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Saltwater Harlequin Shrimp
Harlequin Shrimp
Hymenocera picta
| COMMON NAME: |
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Harlequin Shrimp |
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| SCIENTIFIC NAME: |
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Hymenocera picta |
| SIZE AVAILABLE: |
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~1-1.5 inch |
| MINIMUM TANK SIZE: |
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30 gallons |
| FOOD/DIET: |
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Carnivore |
| CARE LEVEL: |
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Moderate |
| REEF SAFE: |
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Yes |
| AVAILABILITY: |
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Most always available - 99% |
- Also known as Clown Shrimp.
- While beautiful and alluring in coloration and markings, the harlequin shrimp is a carnivore.
- Aquarists choosing to purchase this animal must be aware of its food of choice, the sucker feet from live starfish.
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