Seed Shrimp (Ostracoda sp.)
Invertebrate in the family Ostracoda. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Ostracods are detritivores that feed on organic debris, biofilm, and decaying matter. They require no supplemental feeding in established aquariums with adequate biological load.
Origin and habitat
Worldwide in marine, brackish, and freshwater environments; found in reef ecosystems throughout tropical and temperate oceans.
Keeper notes
• Minimum 10 gallon tank • Maintain temperature 72–78°F • Keep pH 8.0–8.3 and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Feed microscopic algae, detritus, and organic matter; usually obtain sufficient food naturally from tank biofilm • Thrive in established systems with stable water parameters; rarely require supplemental feeding
Log Seed 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 Seed Shrimp alongside everything else in your reef.
