Camel shrimp

Camelback shrimp are easily recognizable by their distinctive “hump,” after which they are named. They are occasionally mistaken for similarly colored peppermint shrimp. They feature elaborate patterns on their bodies and huge reflective eyes. Their eye size indicates their inherent ability to operate in low-light circumstances. Despite their beauty, they may cause absolute chaos in reef tanks.

The Indo-Pacific region, including South Africa, the Ryuku Islands, the Philippines, and Indonesia, is home to this species, which has a circum-tropical distribution. The Camel shrimp is a species of shrimp that has been found in Indian waters along the coasts of Karnataka, the Gulf of Mannar, and the Andaman Islands. It lives and thrives at depths of 1-2 meters in coral crevices and among submerged rocks, where it forms communities of dozens of individuals.

II. You would love the fish because…

There are various distinguishing characteristics on camel shrimp’s bodies, making them simple to recognize. The Camel shrimp is normally bright red with white dots and stripes running down its body. Their bodies feature distinguishing red and white colorings.

The rostrum, or movable beak, of camel shrimp, is usually angled upwards. Its alternate name, “Hinge beak shrimp,” refers to the upward-facing hinge of their beak or rostrum.

III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

Peaceful

IV. Species compatibility

Tangs or clownfish.

V. How to feed this species?

They take up nutrients from the water and eat waste produced by symbiotic clownfish species. It should be fed chopped silversides, shrimp, worms, krill, mussels, fresh chopped fish, and frozen carnivore preparations while it is in captivity.

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