Orange Bee Shrimp
Description
of the Orange Bee Shrimp
The Orange Bee Shrimp is also commonly known as the Golden Bee
Shrimp and can be identified by its clear outer shell and orange
or golden colored body. The Orange Bee Shrimp is a peaceful
species and makes a beautiful addition to the tropical aquarium.
They are however moderately difficult to keep and not
recommended for beginners as they are very sensitive to water
conditions.
Profile of
the Orange Bee Shrimp
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Orange Bee Shrimp species.
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Size: Up to 3cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
PH 6.2 to 7.2 Temp 20 to 24 Degrees
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Diet / Feeding:
Algae Wafers, Dried Food
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Temperament:
Peaceful
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Habitat: Lakes
and Rivers, Asia
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Behaviour: Good
addition to community tank
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Range: Southern
China, Asia
Scientific
Classification of the Orange Bee Shrimp
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Orange Bee Shrimp?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Orange Bee Shrimp have gills?
Gills enable the Orange Bee Shrimp to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why is the Cleaner Shrimp called an Arthropod?
An Arthropod is an invertebrate
animal (without a backbone) that has a segmented body with
jointed limbs (appendages). True crabs are Decapod
Crustaceans. Some species such as
Hermit crabs, Porcelain crabs King crabs and Horseshoe crabs are
not true crabs! Decapod Crustaceans have five pairs of
legs, the first three are used for feeding. At the end of the
limbs are the chelae which is the correct term for pincers or
claws.
Interesting Facts and Information about
Orange Bee Shrimp
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