Atlantic cleaner shrimp
Lysmata wurdemanni
Family : Hippolytidae
Very popular cleaner shrimp in reef aquariums, recognizable by its red and white bands. It actively cleans fish.
Description
The Atlantic cleaner shrimp is a small shrimp with an elongated, translucent body crossed by red and white bands. Its antennae are long and thin. It is known for its cleaning behavior: it climbs onto fish and removes parasites and dead skin. It is a hardy and easy-to-keep species that adapts well to aquarium life. It is hermaphroditic and can reproduce in captivity if conditions are favorable.
Habitat
Region :
Coral reefs, rocky areas, seagrass beds
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Care
Care notes
Temperature 24-28°C, salinity 1.023-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4. Reef aquarium with live rock and hiding places. Feed with frozen meaty foods, brine shrimp and mysis. Avoid aggressive fish.
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