Anemone Shrimp
Periclimenes brevicarpalis
Although it may be difficult to spot, the Anemone Shrimp is an interesting creature to observe in an aquarium.
anemone shrimp (Periclimenes sp.)
arrow crab (Stenorhynchus setrcornis)
blood shrimp (Lysmata debelius)
blue-legged hermit crab (Clibanarius tricolor)
camelback shrimp (Rhynchocinetes uritai)
cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinesis) ...
False clowns are also often found living in harmony with anemone shrimp (such as Periclimenes holthuisi).
False clowns are bred artificially in Florida for the aquarium trade. Has been reared in captivity.
References & Further Research ...
Macrobrachium rosenbergii - Freshwater prawn
Periclimenes pedersoni - Anemone shrimp
Family Hippolytidae
Lysmata wurdemanni - Peppermint shrimp ...
 See also: Coral, Purple, Shrimp, Hermit Crab, Spiny lobster
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