Banded cleaner shrimp
Lysmata grabhami
Familia : Hippolytidae
Cleaner shrimp with red and white bands, very active and useful for parasite control. It cleans fish and corals.
Descripción
The banded cleaner shrimp is an elegant species with a translucent body adorned with longitudinal red and white bands. It has long antennae and fine claws. It is a professional cleaner that sets up cleaning stations where fish come to have their parasites removed. In an aquarium, it is highly appreciated for its active behavior and ability to reduce diseases. It is hermaphroditic and can reproduce in captivity.
Hábitat
Región :
Rocky reefs, shipwrecks, underwater caves
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Cuidado
Notas de cuidado
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 or shrimp predators.