Cleaner shrimp, fire shrimp, peppermint shrimp – they eat parasites and leftovers. But they’re sensitive to salinity swings and can be bullied by fish. I cover acclimation and safe tank mates here.
Even though Periclimenes yucatanicus, commonly known as the Spotted anemone shrimp, is quite common in the Caribbean basin, they are still considered relatively rare finds in the aquarium trade. It is actually a bit surprising, given their striking colors and ease of care, which could
Urocaridella Antonbruunii, generally known as the Red-white cleaner shrimp are fascinating small shrimp and a great albeit somewhat uncommon addition to a marine aquarium. The Red-white cleaner shrimp are considered cleaning animals in a saltwater aquarium due to their “medical” skills to prevent infections and
Saron Shrimp (Saron marmoratus) is one of the most colorful and weird-looking shrimp species in the marine aquarium trade. These shrimp are also commonly known as Marbled shrimp, Long Arms Marbled Shrimp, Monkey Shrimp, Eyespot Shrimp, Carid Shrimp, and Buffalo Shrimp. Saron Shrimp are hardy
Update June 2026 Quick Answer: Shrimp have curved bodies, plate-like gills, and claws on their first two pairs of legs. Prawns have straighter bodies, branching gills, and claws on three pairs of legs. In aquariums, we generally keep shrimp (Neocaridina/Caridina). Prawns (Macrobrachium) are too large
If you are looking for something unique to add to your small reef aquarium other than fishes, and snails then the Bumble Bee Shrimp (Gnathophyllum americanum and Gnathophyllum elegans) can be an interesting choice for you. Bumble Bee Shrimp are a good choice for many
Updated: June 2026 What is a Pistol Shrimp? A Pistol shrimp (or Snapping shrimp) is a marine crustacean famous for its asymmetrical claw. When snapped shut at 100 km/h, it creates a cavitation bubble that produces a 210-decibel shockwave. This bubble briefly reaches temperatures of
Although Pederson Cleaner Shrimps (Ancylomenes Pedersoni) are not that common in the aquarium trade, they will certainly add some variety to your marine habitat. So, if you have you been thinking about keeping these shrimp, but you aren’t sure how to care for them or