Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp (small/medium)The Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) is successful in environments with dim light, plenty of rock cover, and a good sandy substrate. Similar to most other cleaning shrimp, the Scarlet Cleaning Shrimp are intolerant of copper or high nitrate levels, but need a correct level of iodine in the water to promote proper molting. As far as what they will eat, they will accept any freeze dried or frozen foods and also bottom feeder tablets.

mature reef aquariums with a well-established sand bed

An aquarium of 50 gallons or larger will provide a suitable environment

as it will eat just about anything that it can catch and fit into its mouth

It’s very adaptable and readily accepts a wide variety of foods

Its durability and manageable size make it a great choice for both beginner and experienced hobbyists

and vivid coloration make it a popular choice for aquarists with some experience

this fish quickly becomes a centerpiece in aquariums large enough to accommodate its size and activity level

and engaging personality make it a great choice for experienced hobbyists with larger fish-only or FOWLR aquariums

It is reef safe with caution

Chopped up meaty seafood will help they grow and be healthy

Its distinctive blue

it uses its beak-like mouth to scrape algae and may disturb corals or sessile invertebrates in the process