{"product_id":"blood-red-fire-shrimp","title":"Blood Red Fire Shrimp","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlood Red Fire Shrimp (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLysmata debelius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adds a splash of deep scarlet to a reef aquarium. Its bright white spots and long white antennae stand out against the rockwork, especially when it perches under a ledge or steps out at feeding time. Also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlood Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it’s a peaceful, reef-safe marine invertebrate for an established saltwater aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFire Shrimp often settle beneath an overhang or inside a cave. Give yours a sheltered spot near the front of the tank so you can watch it without disturbing its retreat. Some individuals set up a cleaning station and pick debris from fish that stop nearby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick care guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Around 5 cm, excluding antennae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Peaceful and often shy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Reef safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Established saltwater aquarium with stable salinity and plenty of caves, ledges and crevices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Small pieces of frozen mysis and other meaty marine foods, or suitably sized sinking pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTankmates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Choose fish that are unlikely to prey on ornamental shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply Fish recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild a shaded overhang you can see from the front glass and drop a small piece of food nearby at feeding time. This gives your Fire Shrimp a chance to eat before quicker tankmates grab it. Keep salinity stable and use a separate treatment tank if your fish need copper medication, as shrimp are sensitive to copper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the Blood Red Fire Shrimp reef safe?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It’s suitable for established reef aquariums with live corals and compatible tankmates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill my Fire Shrimp clean fish?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt may clean fish that approach its perch. How often you see this depends on the individual shrimp and its tankmates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy is my Fire Shrimp hiding?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFire Shrimp often spend time under ledges or in caves, especially after being introduced or after moulting. You may see yours more often once it settles into a regular feeding routine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the clear shrimp-shaped shell in my tank?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s likely a shed exoskeleton. Shrimp moult as they grow and may stay tucked away while their new shell hardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67943168835661,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/BloodRedFireShrimp.webp?v=1794390499","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/blood-red-fire-shrimp","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}