Shrimps

Shrimps are a fascinating and diverse group of invertebrates that make excellent additions to a saltwater aquarium. Known for their vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and interesting behaviors, shrimps not only add aesthetic value to your tank but also contribute to its overall health by performing essential cleaning tasks.

One of the most popular types of shrimp in the reefkeeping hobby is the Lysmata amboinensis, which is renowned for its symbiotic relationship with fish, cleaning them of parasites and dead tissue. Another favorite is the Lysmata wurdemanni, often used for its ability to control pest anemones like Aiptasia. Additionally, the Hymenocera picta is admired for its striking appearance, although it has specialized feeding requirements, primarily preying on starfish.

Shrimps are generally hardy and can adapt to a range of water conditions, but they do require stable parameters and a well-established tank to thrive. They are also sensitive to copper-based medications, so it's crucial to avoid using such treatments in a tank housing shrimps. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced aquarist, shrimps offer both beauty and functionality, making them a valuable addition to any marine aquarium.

1. 
   Common name: brown snapping shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus armatus
2. Common name: Beautiful goby shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus bellulus
3. 
   Common name: red snapping shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus bisincisus
4. 
   Common name: Djeddah snapping shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus djeddensis
5. Common name: Immaculate Pistol Shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus immaculatus
6. Common name: fine-striped snapping shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus ochrostriatus
7. Common name: Pacific Pistol Shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus pacificus
8. 
   Common name: Randall's Pistol Shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus randalli
9. Common name: Red-spotted Pistol Shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus rubromaculatus
10. Common name: Twin Snapping Shrimp

    Scientific name: Alpheus soror
11. 
    Common name: Holthuis' Shrimp

    Scientific name: Ancylomenes holthuisi
12. 
    Common name: Sarasvati Anemone Shrimp

    Scientific name: Ancylomenes sarasvati
13. Common name: Henderson's hinge-beak shrimp

    Scientific name: Cinetorhynchus hendersoni
14. 
    Common name: Manning hingebeak

    Scientific name: Cinetorhynchus manningi
15. 
    Common name: reticulated hingebeak

    Scientific name: Cinetorhynchus reticulatus
16. 
    Common name: Horned Sea Pen Shrimp

    Scientific name: Dasycaris ceratops
17. 
    Common name: Zanzibar Whip Coral Shrimp

    Scientific name: Dasycaris zanzibarica
18. Common name: St. Joseph's Cardinalfish

    Scientific name: Eurato sanctijosephi
19. 
    Common name: Striped Bumblebee Shrimp

    Scientific name: Gnathophyllum americanum
20. 
    Common name: Peacock Mantis Shrimp

    Scientific name: Gonodactylus chiragra
21. 
    Common name: Peacock Mantis Shrimp

    Scientific name: Gonodactylus smithii
22. 
    Common name: coral shrimp

    Scientific name: Hamodactylus boschmai
23. 
    Common name: Sexy Shrimp

    Scientific name: Hamodactylus noumeae
24. 
    Common name: Mushroom coral shrimp

    Scientific name: Hamopontonia corallicola
25. 
    Common name: Peacock Mantis Shrimp

    Scientific name: Haptosquilla pulchella
26. 
    Common name: Mantis Shrimp

    Scientific name: Hemisquilla ensigera
27. 
    Common name: harlequin shrimp

    Scientific name: Hymenocera picta
28. Common name: Variable crinoid shrimp

    Scientific name: Laomenes ceratophthalmus
29. 
    Common name: Harlequin Shrimp

    Scientific name: Laomenes cornutus
30. 
    Common name: Plume shrimp

    Scientific name: Leander plumosus
31. 
    Common name: golden mantis shrimp

    Scientific name: Lysiosquilla tredecimdentata
32. 
    Common name: Skunk Cleaner Shrimp

    Scientific name: Lysmata amboinensis
33. Common name: Anker's Pistol Shrimp

    Scientific name: Lysmata ankeri
34. Common name: Peppermint Shrimp

    Scientific name: Lysmata bahia
35. 
    Common name: Peppermint Shrimp

    Scientific name: Lysmata boggessi
36. 
    Common name: lined shrimp

    Scientific name: Lysmata californica
37. 
    Common name: scarlet cleaner shrimp

    Scientific name: Lysmata debelius
38. 
    Common name: cleaner shrimp

    Scientific name: Lysmata grabhami
39. 
    Common name: peppermint shrimp

    Scientific name: Lysmata wurdemanni
40. 
    Common name: Dragon shrimp

    Scientific name: Miropandalus hardingi
41. 
    Common name: Mysis Shrimp

    Scientific name: Mysis relicta
42. 
    Common name: An opossum shrimp

    Scientific name: Neomysis integer
43. 
    Common name: pink tail mantis shrimp

    Scientific name: Odontodactylus latirostris
44. 
    Common name: Peacock Mantis Shrimp

    Scientific name: Odontodactylus scyllarus
45. 
    Common name: sugarcane shrimp

    Scientific name: Parhippolyte uveae
46. 
    Common name: sculptured mitten lobster

    Scientific name: Parribacus antarcticus
47. 
    Common name: ambon crinoid shrimp

    Scientific name: Periclimenes amboinensis
48. 
    Common name: pacific clown anemone shrimp

    Scientific name: Periclimenes brevicarpalis
49. Common name: Brock's Anemone Shrimp

    Scientific name: Periclimenes brockii
50. 
    Common name: Coleman Shrimp

    Scientific name: Periclimenes colemani
51. 
    Common name: hydroid shrimp

    Scientific name: Periclimenes galene
52. 
    Common name: Holthuis' Shrimp

    Scientific name: Periclimenes holthuisi
53. 
    Common name: emperor shrimp

    Scientific name: Periclimenes imperator
54. 
    Common name: Koror Anemone Shrimp

    Scientific name: Periclimenes kororensis
55. 
    Common name: Harlequin Shrimp

    Scientific name: Periclimenes lanipes
56. 
    Common name: Long-arm Cleaner Shrimp

    Scientific name: Periclimenes longicarpus
57. 
    Common name: Magnificent Shrimp

    Scientific name: Periclimenes magnificus
58. 
    Common name: Pederson cleaner shrimp

    Scientific name: Periclimenes pedersoni
59. 
    Common name: translucent gorgonian shrimp

    Scientific name: Periclimenes psamathe
60. 
    Common name: Emperor Shrimp

    Scientific name: Periclimenes rex
61. 
    Common name: Sea Star Shrimp

    Scientific name: Periclimenes soror
62. 
    Common name: Glass shrimp

    Scientific name: Periclimenes tenuipes
63. 
    Common name: Glass Anemone Shrimp

    Scientific name: Periclimenes tenuis
64. 
    Common name: Periclimenes sarasvati

    Scientific name: Periclimenes tosaensis
65. 
    Common name: graceful anemone shrimp

    Scientific name: Periclimenes venustus
66. 
    Common name: spotted cleaner shrimp

    Scientific name: Periclimenes yucatanicus
67. Common name: Gulf flashlightfish

    Scientific name: Phthanophaneron harveyi
68. 
    Common name: bongo shrimp

    Scientific name: Phyllognathia ceratophthalma
69. 
    Common name: Pliopontonia furtiva

    Scientific name: Pliopontonia furtiva
70. 
    Common name: wire coral shrimp

    Scientific name: Pontonides unciger
71. Common name: common mantis shrimp

    Scientific name: Pseudosquilla ciliata
72. 
    Common name: Durban Hinge-Beak Shrimp

    Scientific name: Rhynchocinetes durbanensis
73. 
    Common name: Red Camel Shrimp

    Scientific name: Rhynchocinetes uritai
74. Common name: Hairy Urchin Shrimp

    Scientific name: Sandimenes hirsutus
75. Common name: Shorttailed snake moray

    Scientific name: Scuticaria okinawae
76. 
    Common name: Faxonia Shrimp

    Scientific name: Solenocera faxoni
77. Common name: Sea Grasshopper

    Scientific name: Squilla mantis
78. 
    Common name: whitestripe urchin shrimp

    Scientific name: Stegopontonia commensalis
79. Common name: Blue-legged boxer shrimp

    Scientific name: Stenopus cyanoscelis
80. 
    Common name: banded coral shrimp

    Scientific name: Stenopus hispidus
81. Common name: Flameback Coral Shrimp

    Scientific name: Stenopus pyrsonotus
82. Common name: Blue Boxing Shrimp

    Scientific name: Stenopus tenuirostris
83. 
    Common name: Zanzibar Whip Coral Shrimp

    Scientific name: Stenopus zanzibaricus
84. 
    Common name: Carinate Snapping Shrimp

    Scientific name: Synalpheus carinatus
85. 
    Common name: Modest Snapping Shrimp

    Scientific name: Synalpheus demani
86. 
    Common name: Stimpson's Pistol Shrimp

    Scientific name: Synalpheus stimpsonii
87. 
    Common name: squat anemone shrimp

    Scientific name: Thor amboinensis
88. 
    Common name: Banded Tozeuma Shrimp

    Scientific name: Tozeuma armatum
89. 
    Common name: clear cleaner shrimp

    Scientific name: Urocaridella antonbrunii
90. 
    Common name: Bubble Coral Shrimp

    Scientific name: Vir philippinensis