🦐 Blood Red Fire Shrimp (Lysmata debelius)
🔥🦐 Blood Red Fire Shrimp Lysmata debelius
Deep Crimson Color • Peaceful • Reef Safe Scavenger
The Blood Red Fire Shrimp (Lysmata debelius) is one of the most vibrant and elegant invertebrates you can add to your reef tank. Its deep crimson body, brilliant white antennae, and shy yet active behavior make it a favorite among saltwater aquarists.
Fire Shrimp are not only visually stunning but also serve as natural tank janitors, scavenging leftover food and debris. Like cleaner shrimp, they may even offer parasite removal services to willing fish.
They thrive in peaceful community aquariums with plenty of live rock for hiding, especially during molting. Though shy at first, once settled, they often emerge during feeding times.
This species is 100% reef safe and does well singly or in peaceful pairs when housed in tanks with enough space and cover.
💡 Highlights
🔥 Striking Blood-Red Coloration
– Bold and elegant centerpiece shrimp🧼 Natural Cleaner
– Helps with tank cleanliness and leftover food🐚 Reef Safe & Invert Friendly
– Will not harm corals, inverts, or fish🪸 Loves Rockwork & Crevices
– Needs caves for shelter, especially during molting🦐 Shy But Social
– May clean fish and often emerges at feeding time🏡 Perfect for Peaceful Tanks
– Best with calm tank mates
🧾 Overview
🍽️ Feeding & 🛠️ Care Guide
📏 Retail Size Guide
❓ FAQ Guide
🧾 A Quick Look at the Blood Red Fire Shrimp
📛 Common Name: Blood Red Fire Shrimp
🔬 Scientific Name: Lysmata debelius
👨👩👧 Family: Hippolytidae
🌍 Origin: Indo-Pacific
📏 Max Size: 5 cm (2 inches)
💧 pH Range: 8.1 – 8.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24 – 27°C (75 – 81°F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
👥 Reef Safe: ✅ Yes
🏠 Min Tank Size: 50 Ltrs (13+ US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Rockwork
🧬 Captive Bred: No
🌿 Wild Caught: Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 3 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore
🐣 Reproduction: Hermaphroditic