Known to scientists everywhere as Odontodactylus scyallarus, this facinating crustaceans is one of the 500 species of stomatopods recognized today. They are predatory crustaceans native to the Indo-Pacific region where they can be found on sandy, gravelly or shelly bottoms often near reefs at depths of 3–40 m. This voracious predator uses sight when hunting, waiting quietly, for its prey to come within reach, then striking using its powerful, clublike second pair of legs with immense speed.

Scientific name: Lysmata wurdemanni
Common names: Peppermint Shrimp, Veined or Caribbean Cleaner Shrimp
Maximum Lench: 2″
Minimum tank size: 5 gallon
Hardiness: Easy
Reef Safe: Yes
Agressiveness: Low

Scientific name: Lysmata amboinensis
Common names: Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Maximum Lench: 2″
Minimum tank size: 15 gallon
Hardiness: Easy
Reef Safe: Yes
Agressiveness: Low
Water Parameters: 72-78° F, sg 1.023-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12

Scientific name: Lysmata debelius
Common names: Deep Red or Blood Fire Shrimp
Maximum Lench: 2″
Minimum tank size: 30 gallon
Hardiness: Easy
Reef Safe: Yes
Agressiveness: Low
Water Parameters: 72-78° F, sg 1.023-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12

Scientific name: Stenopus hispidus
Common names: Coral Banded Shrimp or Boxing Shrimp
Maximum Lench: 2.5″
Minimum tank size: 30 gallon
Hardiness: Easy
Reef Safe: Yes
Agressiveness: Low
Water Parameters: 72-78° F, sg 1.023-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12