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Fire Shrimp
Lysmata debelius
A deep blood-red cleaner shrimp that treats fish at a personal cleaning station. More shy and nocturnal than its cousins and noticeably pricey; needs a stable, mature reef and is extremely sensitive to copper - remove it before any copper-based treatment.
Care Parameters
Water type
Saltwater
Adult size
5 cm
Temperature
24–28°C
pH
8.1–8.4
Diet
Omnivore
Group
shrimp
Temperament
Peaceful
Difficulty
Beginner
Common Problems
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Dropsy
Abdomen swells and scales stand out like a pinecone — usually a bacterial infection.
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Old Tank Syndrome
Water quality slowly worsens over months or years despite regular small water changes.
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Temperature Shock
Sudden temperature swings after water changes, heater failure or power cuts stress fish.
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