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Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera picta)

Price range: 1200,00 EGP through 1300,00 EGP

VariationStatusPrice
SmallOut of Stock1200,00 EGP
MediumOut of Stock1300,00 EGP
LargeOut of Stock1300,00 EGP
SKU 5318 Categories , , Tags , ,

Fish Description

Facts
Latin NameHymenocera picta
Local NameHarlequin shrimp
FamilyAlpheoidea - Hymenocera
OriginEast Pacific, Central/West Pacific
Max length5 cm (2")
As Aquarium Fish
Minimum volume50 l (13 gal)  ?
"Minimum volume" indicates the size of the tank needed to house this species under optimal conditions.
This is based on a medium size animal, which you want to keep for several years.
It might be possible to keep smaller specimens for a limited period in a smaller tank.
A larger tank might be needed for fully-grown specimens.
HardinessAverage  ?
"Hardiness" indicates how resistant this species is to disease and how well i tolerates bad conditions in general.
Some species doesn't handle transportation very well, but that doesn't mean that the species isn't hardy under the right conditions.
Suitable for AquariumExperience, preparation and extra care required ?
In this case, a "normal" aquarium is a reef aquarium with mixed corals or a fish only aquarium with an approximately salinity of 1.026 (sg) and a temperature close to 26°C.
Species requiring more than a 4000-liter tank are considered not suitable for home aquarium.
Special aquariums may cover tanks with low salinity, sub-tropical temperature, deep sand bed, sea grass etc.
Reef safeReef safe with caution ?
Always reef safe: No sources indicate that this species will harm corals or other invertebrates.
Often reef safe: Only a few aquarists has reported problems keeping this species with corals and other invertebrates.
Reef safe with caution: This species may be a threat to some types of invertebrates.
Reef safe with luck: Most specimens will harm corals and/or other invertebrates, but you might be lucky.
Not reef safe: This species is a threat to most corals and/or other invertebrates.
AggressivenessPeaceful
Feed
RecommendedOther invertebrates

الوصف

Beware of

 

Eats only starfish

This shrimp will only eat starfish, but this can be frozen.
Should be fed a couple of times a week with a small piece of starfish.

They are a good solution for controlling the Asterina starfish who in some cases will damage corals.

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