Mysid Shrimp (Mysidopsis bahia)
Invertebrate in the family Mysidae. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Omnivorous scavengers feeding on detritus, biofilm, and small food particles. Supplement with quality flake food, spirulina, and occasional frozen micro foods.
Origin and habitat
Western Atlantic, including the Gulf of Mexico and coastal waters from Florida to Texas.
Keeper notes
• Minimum 10 gallon tank • Hardy in stable reef conditions with temperature 72–78 °F • Prefer low light and plenty of shelter among rockwork and rubble • Feed small amounts of quality flake food, spirulina, and occasional zooplankton • Do not expose to copper-based medications or sudden environmental changes
Log Mysid Shrimp in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Mysid Shrimp alongside everything else in your reef.
