🦐 Blood Red Fire Shrimp (Lysmata debelius)
Cleaner Shrimp • Reef-Safe Invertebrate • Nocturnal Show Shrimp • Marine Cleanup Crew
 
📋 The Blood Red Fire Shrimp (Lysmata debelius) is a stunning reef invertebrate prized for its deep crimson body and crisp white spotting. As a Reef-Safe Cleaner Shrimp, it helps support aquarium hygiene by scavenging leftover food while adding bold color to live rock displays. Known for its shy, cave-dwelling habits, it’s most often seen during low light—making it a true Nocturnal Display Shrimp in established marine and reef tanks. With stable water quality and peaceful tankmates, it thrives as a High-Value Feature Shrimp for coral reef aquariums.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Deep Crimson Coloration: Iconic red body with bright white spotting
🧼 Reef-Safe Cleaner Shrimp: Excellent scavenger for leftover food and detritus
🌙 Nocturnal Display Shrimp: More active at dusk and in shaded rockwork
🪨 Rockwork-Loving Hider: Prefers caves, ledges, and sheltered reef zones
🤝 Peaceful Reef Invertebrate: Best with calm fish and non-aggressive tankmates