The Blood Fire Shrimp, also known as the Fire Shrimp or Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp, is one of the most striking and desirable invertebrates in the saltwater aquarium hobby. With its brilliant deep-red body, bright white spots, and elegant white antennae, this stunning shrimp adds both beauty and utility to reef aquariums.
Blood Fire Shrimp are known for their peaceful nature and fascinating cleaning behavior. They may establish cleaning stations where fish will voluntarily stop to have parasites and dead tissue removed. While often shy when first introduced, these shrimp typically become more visible as they acclimate to their environment.
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Care Information –
Scientific Name: Lysmata debelius
Common Name: Blood Fire Shrimp, Fire Shrimp, Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Reef Safe: Yes
Adult Size: Up to 3 inches
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
Temperature: 75–80°F
Salinity: 1.023–1.026
Care Tips –
– Provide plenty of live rock, caves, and overhangs where your shrimp can hide and feel secure.
– Blood Fire Shrimp thrive in stable reef aquariums with good water quality and consistent parameters.
– Feed a varied diet including mysis shrimp, finely chopped seafood, pellets, and other meaty marine foods.
– Avoid housing with aggressive fish that may harass or prey upon shrimp.
– These shrimp are reef-safe and generally coexist well with corals, anemones, and other peaceful invertebrates.
– Regular iodine levels and stable salinity can help support healthy molting.
Fun Fact –
Blood Fire Shrimp are natural cleaners and may establish “cleaning stations” in the aquarium, where fish willingly visit to have parasites and debris removed. Their vivid red coloration and elegant white antennae make them one of the most eye-catching shrimp available for reef tanks.
Why You’ll Love Them –
– Brilliant deep-red coloration
– Reef-safe and peaceful
– Helps clean fish naturally
– Excellent addition to community reef aquariums
– Hardy and suitable for most established reef systems
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