Red Cherry Shrimp
Description
of the Red Cherry Shrimp
The Red Cherry Shrimp is a popular
freshwater aquarium shrimp. They are Omnivores so eat both meat
and plant material particularly algae but is prey for a variety of other fish, particularly angel
fish. It is vital these shrimps are kept with small less aggressive fish
such as Tetras. The red cherry shrimp will shed 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 Cherry Shrimp
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Red Cherry Shrimp species.
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Fish Tank
conditions:
Temp: 14-30 Degrees PH:6.5-8.0
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Diet / Feeding:
Algae, Fresh or Frozen Fish Food
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Temperament:
Active, non aggressive animal - prey for many other fish
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Range: South
East Asia
Scientific
Classification of the Red Cherry 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 Cherry 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 Cherry Shrimp slimy?
Red Cherry Shrimp secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Red Cherry 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 Cherry Shrimp have gills?
Gills enable the Red Cherry 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 do the Red Cherry Shrimp have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Red Cherry Shrimp
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Red Cherry Shrimp
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Red Cherry Shrimp
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Red Cherry Shrimp
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Red Cherry Shrimp
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