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Lysmata debelius
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| Blood Shrimp | |
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| Blood Shrimp | |
| Species | Lysmata debelius |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL 25 US Gallons (94.6L) |
| Size | 5.08 cm
1-2 " (2.5-5.1cm) |
| pH | 8.2 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
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| Life Span |
3-5 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Blood Shrimp, Fire Shrimp, Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp
[edit] Sexing
- These shrimp are hermaphroditic.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- They are best kept in pairs. More can result in territory problems. Less can lead to the shrimp being shy. Do not keep with aggressive fish or invertebrates that may harm it.
[edit] Diet
- These are cleaner shrimp and will remove dead tissue and parasites from fish.
[edit] Feeding regime
- They will clean passing fish.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Needs hiding places. It will not tolerate copper or high levels of nitrates in the aquarium, but will require correct levels of iodine in the water to promote proper molting.
[edit] Behaviour
- A peaceful shrimp, will set up a 'cleaning station' where passing fish will pause to have parasites and dead tissue removed.
[edit] Identification
- Long antennae and a vivid bright red body. The body has several white spots towards the head area and the legs and antennae are tipped with white.
[edit] Pictures
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