Blood Red Fire Shrimp (Lysmata debelius)
Invertebrate in the family Hippolytidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Scientific nameLysmata debelius
FamilyHippolytidae
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyReef Safe
TemperamentPeaceful
Adult size2 in
Minimum tank size20 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
Diet and feeding
Omnivorous scavenger; feeds on leftover food, detritus, and small organisms. Supplement with quality flake food, pellets, and occasional frozen foods like mysis shrimp.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, ranging from the western Indian Ocean through Indonesia, Philippines, and into Micronesia.
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