One of the tiniest ornamental shrimps, the sex shrimp is a mainstay of the saltwater aquarium hobby. Named the sexy shrimp because of the way its body moves as though it is continually dancing. In their usual habitats they are commonly found hosting an anemone.
They can be housed in the tiniest aquariums due to their size. Expect fully matured adults to reach no more than half an inch in length. Sexy shrimp are caught from around the Indo Pacific where they are a common. They are inexpensive when compared to other ornamental shrimp.
The fishes you decide on as tank mates is critical. Due to their very small size, they can be consumed or harassed. Big carnivore tank mates are a terrible mixture]. Dwarf angelfish on the other hand seldom pose a danger. Larger angelfish that can easily consume them are to be watched for.
They are inexpensive to feed because they are so small. Sinking pellets seem be the common diet for most hobbyists. These pellets can be from a assortment of brands. You can go not expensive and pick up reasonably priced pellets for a few bucks or offer them a high quality pellet product like New Life Spectrum. As usual, assortment is crucial so go ahead a feed them some frozen mysis shrimp once in a while.
Sadly, sexy shrimp do have their moments where their not reef safe. This is because they have been known to feast on zoas. This behavior is seen in the wild with groups of sexy shrimp occasionally devouring their anemone host itself. So it is important to keep them well fed. One feeding per day.
The sexy shrimp has been bred in captivity by various hobbyists. However, larger commercial breeders tend to pay no attention to this shrimp because of profit margins. Males are thinner and not as full bodied. A solitary white stripe on their backs ordinarily signifies a male. Females are more full bodied and rounder in appearance as well as being larger. The white stripe on females are typically two broken stripes. - 29953
They can be housed in the tiniest aquariums due to their size. Expect fully matured adults to reach no more than half an inch in length. Sexy shrimp are caught from around the Indo Pacific where they are a common. They are inexpensive when compared to other ornamental shrimp.
The fishes you decide on as tank mates is critical. Due to their very small size, they can be consumed or harassed. Big carnivore tank mates are a terrible mixture]. Dwarf angelfish on the other hand seldom pose a danger. Larger angelfish that can easily consume them are to be watched for.
They are inexpensive to feed because they are so small. Sinking pellets seem be the common diet for most hobbyists. These pellets can be from a assortment of brands. You can go not expensive and pick up reasonably priced pellets for a few bucks or offer them a high quality pellet product like New Life Spectrum. As usual, assortment is crucial so go ahead a feed them some frozen mysis shrimp once in a while.
Sadly, sexy shrimp do have their moments where their not reef safe. This is because they have been known to feast on zoas. This behavior is seen in the wild with groups of sexy shrimp occasionally devouring their anemone host itself. So it is important to keep them well fed. One feeding per day.
The sexy shrimp has been bred in captivity by various hobbyists. However, larger commercial breeders tend to pay no attention to this shrimp because of profit margins. Males are thinner and not as full bodied. A solitary white stripe on their backs ordinarily signifies a male. Females are more full bodied and rounder in appearance as well as being larger. The white stripe on females are typically two broken stripes. - 29953
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