Red Shrimp
Description
of the Red Shrimp
The Red Shrimp is a very popular
freshwater aquarium shrimp. Unfortunately the Red
Shrimp is prey for a variety of other fish, especially angel
fish. They are Omnivores so eat both meat and plant material. It is vital they are kept with small less aggressive fish
such as Tetras. The Red Shrimp sheds its skin (exoskeleton)
occasionally, it is important to leave this 'ghost skin' in the aquarium
as the shrimp will obtain valuable vitamins by eating it!
Profile of
the Red Shrimp
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Red Shrimp species.
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Fish Tank
conditions:
PH:6.5 to 8.0. Temp: 14-30 Degrees
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Diet / Feeding:
Algae Wafers, Fresh or Frozen Fish Food
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Temperament:
Active, not aggressive - prey for many other fish
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Range: South
East Asia
Scientific
Classification of the Red 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 Red 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 are Red Shrimp slimy?
Red Shrimp secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Red Shrimp to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Red Shrimp have gills?
Gills enable the Red 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 Red 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
Red Shrimp
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