Redfronted Shrimp (6 Freshwater Shrimp)

Redfronted Shrimp (6 Freshwater Shrimp)

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Palaemon scarletti

A small shrimp, getting no larger than 3/4".  A decent algae eater. Interestingly, the red markings you see in the photo are not easily evident on the shrimp under normal lighting.   

Survive in aquariums: Yes
Survive in warm ponds: No
Survive in cold ponds: No
Plant eating capacity: Low
Algae eating capacity: Moderate to High

I bought three "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Shrimp" from my local fish store on 12/27/02 for my 20 gallon tank. They are clear with a long pointy red "thing" sticking out of their heads. I believe they are red-fronted shrimp, Palaemon scarletti. They will grow to about an inch long. One was found dead on 2/23/03 of unknown causes
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Survive in aquariums: Yes
Survive in warm ponds: No
Survive in cold ponds: No
Plant eating capacity: Low
Algae eating capacity: Moderate to High

I bought three "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Shrimp" from my local fish store on 12/27/02 for my 20 gallon tank. They are clear with a long pointy red "thing" sticking out of their heads. I believe they are red-fronted shrimp, Palaemon scarletti. They will grow to about an inch long. One was found dead on 2/23/03 of unknown causes
Information used with permission from Robyn

Live animal shipping cannot be combined with any aquarium plant or aquarium supply shipping