Fire shrimp

Lysmata debelius

Familia : Hippolytidae

InvertebradoMarinoshrimp

The fire shrimp is a bright red shrimp highly prized for its intense color and shy behavior.

Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Bioma
Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Descripción

Lysmata debelius, commonly known as the fire shrimp or Debelius' shrimp, is a marine shrimp species of the family Hippolytidae. It is distinguished by its uniform bright red color and long white antennae. Unlike the cleaner shrimp, it is shyer and prefers shaded areas of the reef. It is often kept in reef aquariums for its beauty but requires careful acclimation.

Hábitat

Región :

Deep coral reefs

Distribución :

Parámetros recomendados

Temperatura2428 °C
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L

Cuidado

Dificultad
3/5
Dieta
Omnívoro
Tanque mín.
60 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
4 cm
Esperanza de vida
3 años
Temperamento
Shy, peaceful
Propagación

Notas de cuidado

Parameters similar to L. amboinensis: salinity 1.023-1.025, temperature 24-28°C. Provide plenty of hiding places (live rock). Diet: small crustaceans, brine shrimp, mysis. Avoid territorial fish.

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