Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera picta)
$69.99
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Livestock shipping: $59.99 per applicable shipment; no free-shipping threshold. Contiguous 48 states and DC only. Ships Monday–Wednesday by overnight service after preparation. Select fish require up to seven business days before dispatch. DOA claims and photos are due within 12 hours of delivery; replacement shipping is extra.
Shipping & Delivery
Delivery area: Contiguous 48 United States and Washington, DC only. No Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, other U.S. territories, APO/FPO/DPO, PO boxes, or international delivery. These restrictions also apply through Shopify Collective retailers.
Live animal shipping: $59.99. No free livestock-shipping threshold applies. Livestock travels separately from frozen foods and dry goods; separate shipping groups or fulfillment locations may have separate charges shown at checkout.
Shipping days: Monday–Wednesday via Priority Overnight or an equivalent overnight service, subject to livestock readiness and safe weather/carrier conditions. Overnight transit starts after dispatch, subject to livestock availability and safe shipping conditions.
DOA claims: Contact us immediately and submit clear photographs within 12 hours of carrier-confirmed delivery. Original shipping is nonrefundable; approved replacements require payment of applicable shipping, packaging, and handling. See the Shipping & Live Arrival Policy for documentation, exclusions, and claim review.
Review the Shipping & Live Arrival Policy and final charges at checkout. Livestock delivery is limited to the contiguous 48 states and Washington, DC.
The Harlequin Shrimp is one of the most striking and fascinating invertebrates available for saltwater aquariums. Its creamy white body, colorful markings and oversized paddle-shaped claws make it a true showpiece.
Harlequin Shrimp are also highly effective hunters of pest Asterina starfish. However, they have an extremely specialized diet and should only be purchased by aquarists who can provide a consistent supply of starfish.
Important Feeding Requirement
Harlequin Shrimp feed almost exclusively on starfish and cannot survive on pellets, flakes, frozen foods or standard shrimp diets.
A reliable supply of Asterina, Chocolate Chip or other appropriate feeder starfish must be available before purchasing. They may also attack ornamental starfish and sea urchins kept in the aquarium.
Care Information
- Care Level: Expert due to specialized diet
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Reef Safe: Coral safe
- Minimum Aquarium Size: 10 gallons
- Diet: Starfish
- Temperature: 75–82°F
- Specific Gravity: 1.023–1.025
- pH: 8.1–8.4
- Placement: Rockwork with caves and hiding spaces
Avoid housing with triggerfish, puffers, large wrasses or other fish that may prey on ornamental shrimp.
Acclimation
Harlequin Shrimp are sensitive to rapid changes in salinity and water chemistry. Slow drip acclimation for approximately 60–90 minutes is strongly recommended.
Livestock Disclaimer
The animal pictured is representative of the species you will receive. Natural variations in size, coloration and markings may occur.
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