The ‘Sexy’ Shrimp (Thor amboinensis) enjoy a level of popularity in the aquarium hobby that borders on fanaticism. This is one of the most strange, beautiful and recognizable species of...
Category: Saltwater shrimp
Camel shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) or Dancing shrimp has gained a lot of nicknames over time and popularity within the aquarium hobby, because of its striking color, weird shape and...
Mantis shrimp are aggressive, burrowing crustaceans that hunt using one of the fastest movements in the natural world. Although Mantis shrimp can be interesting augmentations to certain saltwater...
Lysmata amboinensis – Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding
Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis), also known as the Red Skunk Cleaner Shrimp or Doctor shrimp, are amongst the most popular marine ornamentals and are of high retail value. Therefore,...
Coral Banded Shrimp – Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding
Coral banded shrimp (Stenopus hispidus), commonly known as “Cleaner shrimp”, “Boxer shrimp”, “Barber pole shrimp”, and “Clown shrimp”, is one of the most popular decapods in the...
The Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera Picta) is becoming a much more common sight in domestic aquariums. These wonderful little invertebrates are interesting to watch and are relatively low...