| Among the shrimp family, the many common | | | | Besides parasites, they also eat a wide variety of |
| varieties in the hobby is none other than the scarlet | | | | meaty foods. Both frozen in addition to dry foods |
| cleaner shrimp. They are a staple in the saltwater | | | | for example flakes plus pellets are consumed by |
| aquarium hobby that sees constant collection from all | | | | them. If it manages to catch any amphipods or |
| over the Indo-Pacific. The scientific name of this | | | | munnid isopods they turn into tasty treats. |
| shrimp is Lysmata Amboinensis. | | | | As far as sinking pellets go, new life spectrum is an |
| Extremely popular with hobbyists, many have had | | | | outstanding choice. But this might not be essential as |
| them in the past and probably have a few in their | | | | the scarlet cleaner shrimp tends to get by even with |
| tanks right now. They are reasonably priced | | | | cheaper brands. Ensure it is fed a good blend of food |
| essentially because they are easily collected in | | | | for diversity. |
| numbers. It adapts without difficulty to captive | | | | The scarlet cleaner shrimp has been tank bred many |
| conditions. | | | | times in captivity. Pairing the scarlet cleaner shrimp is |
| It is their roles in the wild that give them the name | | | | extremely easy. Just introduce two specimens into |
| scarlet cleaner shrimp. Just like their shy cousins, the | | | | the same tank in addition to wait. They are |
| fire shrimp, they enthusiastically examine the bodies | | | | hermaphrodites, meaning they can change their |
| of fishes for parasites to consume. Because of this, | | | | gender according to the situation. This enables two |
| most bigger predators do not consume these shrimp. | | | | specimens to pair up at any time. A great trick from |
| There are always some exceptions to this rule | | | | mother nature that will ensure any two cleaner |
| however. Fish that will prey on them include groupers, | | | | shrimp in any part of the world can breed. |
| lionfish, sharks as well as triggerfish. Fortunately, most | | | | Spawning takes place extremely frequently in |
| fish understand the function of this shrimp and would | | | | captivity. Raising the larvae is tough and requires |
| rather approach them with a clean up in mind instead. | | | | good water quality and the proper larval foods which |
| This service is offered in the tank as well, making this | | | | probably include copepods, wild plankton, rotifers and |
| particular shrimp a great addition to any marine | | | | newly hatched artemia nauplii. |
| aquarium. | | | | |