Lysmata debelius
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| Lysmata debelius Bruce, 1983 |
Lysmata debelius (known as the fire shrimp, blood red shrimp or scarlet cleaner shrimp) is a arthropod that grows to a maximum size of 5 cm (2 in) and is indigenous to the Indo-Pacific.
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[edit] Uses
They are known for their effective cleaning of debris or detritus in the water of aquariums. L. debelius has also been known to eat dead tissue or parasites off of a fish. L. debelius is hardy and requires little upkeep or attention.
[edit] Compatibility
L. debelius can be self-assertive, militant, and become territorial if more than two are placed inside an aquarium. It will however become depressed and less active[1] if not placed with a mate.
[edit] Reproduction
L. debelius is a hermaphrodite and therefore any two individuals may mate. The hatching of eggs, moulting, and copulation cycle is identical to that of L. wurdemanni, yielding weekly batches of zoeae from each pair[2].
[edit] References
- ^ Fire shrimp. CentralPets.
- ^ Porter Betts (2004). Captive Observations of Fire Shrimp Larvae. Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine.
