Why don't I see my Fire Shrimp during the day?

They're naturally reclusive under bright lighting and tend to shelter in caves during the day, becoming much more visible after lights-out or under dimmer actinic lighting.

Are Blood Red Fire Shrimp reef safe?

Yes, they're considered reef safe with most corals and invertebrates, though there are occasional reports of them nibbling LPS or SPS coral polyps, so monitor behaviour in coral-heavy systems.

Can I keep more than one Fire Shrimp together?

Yes, ideally as a pair, though multiple unrelated Fire Shrimp may fight unless the tank is spacious enough to divide territory.

Are Blood Red Fire Shrimp beginner friendly?

Yes, they're generally considered easy to keep once properly acclimated, though the acclimation process itself should be slow and careful.

Will Blood Red Fire Shrimp clean my fish?

Yes, they establish cleaning stations that many fish will visit to have parasites and debris removed, similar to Skunk Cleaner Shrimp.

🦐 Blood Red Fire Shrimp (Lysmata debelius)

Name: 🦐 Blood Red Fire Shrimp (Lysmata debelius)
Brand: Fisheee

From ฿999.75

🦐 Blood Red Fire Shrimp (Lysmata debelius)
Marine Reef-Safe Cleaner Shrimp • Vivid Deep-Red Nocturnal Invertebrate • Peaceful Cave-Dwelling Species • Beginner-Friendly Reef Invertebrate
 
📋 The Blood Red Fire Shrimp (Lysmata debelius), also known as the Fire Shrimp or Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp, is one of the most visually striking invertebrates in the marine hobby, boasting a deep, saturated blood-red body scattered with brilliant white spots and long, elegant white antennae.
Native to coral reef caves, overhangs, and crevices across the Indo-Pacific, including Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Bali, and the Philippines, Fire Shrimp are typically found at depths of 20–30 metres, where they establish cleaning stations that visiting fish return to again and again.
Naturally reclusive during bright daytime lighting, Fire Shrimp spend much of the day tucked into caves and rocky overhangs, becoming noticeably more active and visible after lights-out or under dimmer viewing conditions. Their striking colouration against dark rockwork, combined with a genuinely useful cleaning role, has made them one of the most sought-after reef invertebrates — though their vivid colour is most easily appreciated with actinic or blue lighting, which helps counter their natural shyness under bright white light.
With adequate cave structure and stable water parameters, they thrive as a Striking Nocturnal Cleaner Reef Display Invertebrate.
 
💡 Highlights
🔴 Vivid Blood-Red Colouration: Deep red body with brilliant white spots and antennae
🦐 Natural Cleaner: Sets up cleaning stations that fish return to for parasite removal
🌙 Nocturnal Behaviour: Most active after lights-out or under dimmer reef lighting
🌿 Reef Safe: Fully compatible with corals and other reef invertebrates
🧠 Beginner Friendly: Hardy once acclimated, with straightforward care requirements