Blood Red Fire Shrimp (Lysmata debelius)

Add one of the most striking invertebrates in the saltwater aquarium hobby with the Blood Red Fire Shrimp (Lysmata debelius). Renowned for its brilliant scarlet red body, bright white antennae, and elegant appearance, this premium cleaner shrimp is both a beautiful display animal and a valuable member of your reef cleanup crew.

Like the popular Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, Fire Shrimp establish cleaning stations where willing fish may visit to have parasites, dead tissue, and debris removed. They also actively scavenge leftover food throughout the aquarium, helping maintain a cleaner and healthier reef.

Although somewhat shy during the day, Fire Shrimp become increasingly active at feeding time and often emerge after the lights dim, making them a fascinating addition to any reef aquarium.

Features

• Brilliant deep scarlet red coloration

• Natural cleaner shrimp that services reef fish

• Reef safe with corals and invertebrates

• Active scavenger that consumes leftover food

• Helps remove parasites and dead tissue from fish

• Excellent centerpiece shrimp for reef aquariums

• Long-lived and hardy when properly cared for

Care Information

Scientific Name: Lysmata debelius
Common Name: Blood Red Fire Shrimp, Fire Shrimp, Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Safe: Yes
Difficulty: Easy
Diet: Omnivore (Frozen Mysis, Brine Shrimp, Marine Pellets, Meaty Foods)
Minimum Aquarium Size: 20 Gallons

Water Parameters

• Temperature: 72–78°F

• Salinity: 1.023–1.026

• pH: 8.1–8.4

Compatibility

Blood Red Fire Shrimp are compatible with most peaceful reef fish, corals, shrimp, snails, and other reef-safe invertebrates. They thrive in established reef aquariums with plenty of caves and rockwork where they can retreat during the day.

Avoid housing with predatory fish such as Lionfish, Triggerfish, Puffers, Hawkfish, or large Wrasses that may prey on shrimp.

Fire Shrimp may be kept singly or as a bonded pair. In larger aquariums with ample hiding places, they can also coexist with other cleaner shrimp species.

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• Carefully inspected before shipment

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• Heat or cold packs included when weather requires

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