Shrimp – Sexy

Sexy Shrimp Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size: 5 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 2.cm (0.8″)

Diet: Omnivore

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 3 years

Scientific Name: Thor amboinensis

Other Names: Anemone Shrimp, Dancing shrimp, Pikmin shrimp

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Sexy shrimp are one of the most popular shrimps in the hobby, sexy shrimp are considered delicate. Their scientific name is Thor Amboinensis but they are often referred to as the sexy shrimp, the anemone shrimp, the dancing shrimp or the pikmin shrimp. These shrimps come from the Hippolytidae family. Their maximum size is 0.8”and they can live up to 3 years. Sexy shrimp are omnivores that will scavenge food from the tank, they will often be seen picking algae off of coral, helping keep them clean. Their minimum tank size is 5 gallons and they are extremely peaceful. These shrimps are social creatures and are best kept in groups or pairs. Sexy shrimp will most often be seen close to anemones if there are anemones present in the tank, if there is already clownfish living in the anemones the sexy shrimp will most likely look for refuge within the coral. Due to the delicate nature of these shrimp, they should be kept with peaceful tank mates only.