🦐 Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera picta)
Marine Ornamental Shrimp • Starfish Specialist Feeder • Reef-Safe (Conditional) • Display Invertebrate
 
📋 The Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera picta) is one of the most visually striking marine invertebrates, instantly recognizable by its bold blue, purple, and white patterning.
It is a true Starfish Specialist Feeder, with a highly unique diet that consists almost exclusively of starfish tube feet.
In reef aquariums, it is considered Reef-Safe (Conditional)—safe with corals and fish, but incompatible with starfish.
Often kept singly or as a bonded pair, it is a premium Marine Ornamental Shrimp best suited for experienced reef keepers who can meet its specialized feeding needs.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Iconic Harlequin Pattern: Bold blue, purple, and white coloration
⭐ Starfish Specialist Feeder: Feeds almost exclusively on starfish
🪸 Reef-Safe (Conditional): Safe with corals, not with starfish
🦐 Unique Display Invertebrate: Eye-catching and rare behavior
🧠 Advanced Care Species: Best for experienced aquarists