Galapagensis Shrimp

(Lysmata galapagensis)

Lysmata Shrimp should be added to well established aquariums with plenty of rockwork with ledges, cracks, caves and crevices for perching, grazing and hiding. Generally found perching on ledges. Provide a diet rich in small pieces of meaty foods. Invertebrates do not tolerate copper medications. Lysmata Shrimp are great for beginner hobbyists as they are easy to care for, peaceful and reef safe.

Galapagensis Shrimp may help to eliminate nuisance aiptasia anemone's. Not often seen in the aquarium trade. The Galapagensis Shrimp are opaque or clear with irregularly shaped tan stripes. Galapagensis Shrimp can grow to 2".

Water conditions: Salinity 1.023 - 1.025 Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Hardness 8 - 12 dKH

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