Tank setup
A minimum 20L aquarium suits Sexy Shrimp. Provide hiding spots and stable water — this species thrives in a well-filtered community setup.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Sexy Shrimp are tiny, captivating invertebrates named for their unique behavior of constantly waving their tails back and forth. They have a reddish-brown body covered in large, white, electric-blue-ringed spots. These are 'nano' shrimp, perfect for small tanks, and should be kept in groups of three or more, where they will often cluster together. They are peaceful and reef-safe, often forming a symbiotic relationship with anemones or 'mini-maxi' carpet anemones. Their small size makes them vulnerable, so they should not be kept with any fish large or aggressive enough to eat them.
Key traits
peaceful
reef safe
nano
easy
scavenger
omnivore
shrimp
breeds in captivity
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Sexy Shrimp healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Sexy Shrimp is scavenger. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Sexy Shrimp is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Sexy Shrimp vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Keeping shrimp?
Shrimp forgive less than fish do — stable hardness and clean water are the whole game.
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