Halocaridina rubra are more commonly known as Opae Ula Shrimp (lit. – Tiny red shrimp), Volcano shrimp, Hawaiian red shrimp, Supershrimp, and Anchialine shrimp. They are known for being bright,...
Category: Shrimps
What Is The Difference Between Crab, Crayfish, Lobster, and Dwarf Shrimp?
When it comes to identifying sea creatures, there are plenty of them that seem incredibly similar. Crustaceans are known for their collection of specific traits, but they do actually offer a wide...
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...
Peppermint Shrimp – Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding
The peppermint shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni) is a nocturnal, omnivorous, saltwater invertebrate that lives in the shallow waters of the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, the East Atlantic Ocean,...