Camelback Shrimp Information - ReefSome Invertebrate Index

Camelback Shrimp

Rhynchocienetes uritai

Other Names: Dancing Shrimp, Humpback Shrimp

Origin: Indian Ocean

Reef Safe: May eat polyps or soft corals if underfed.

Whether or not a invertebrate is "Reef Safe" simply refers to the fish's likelihood of eating corals clams, or invertebrates. If you're not keeping any of those than having a fish that is not reef safe might be perfectly fine for you! For those that do however should watch out, any fish marked as not being reef safe might end up eating all your corals.

Jumper: No

A fish referred to as a "jumper" is one which might take large leaps out of the surface of your water on occasion. In order to house a fish known for jumping you need to ensure that your tank is completely covered or else your fish might go "carpet surfing" and be out of luck.

Max Size: 2"

Reccomended Tank Size: 10 gallon minimum.

Temperature range: 72-86F

Description:
The camelback shrimp has a titular large hump on it's back decorated with red and white stripes. The shrimp is similar in coloration to a Peppermint shrimp though they are quite different in reef safe compatibility. The shrimp has very large blue/green eyes that brightly stick out from it's all red and white body.

Diet:
This shrimp will accept most prepared foods readily. No special requirements.

Temperament:
Camelback shrimps are generally friendly and unlikely to take issue with any fish or other invertebrates in your tank. They may eat zoanthid polyps or other soft corals in some aquariums though. These shrimp can be easily kept in groups with sex usually determined by the claw size, larger usually being male.

Special Notes:
Exercise caution before adding this shrimp to a reef tank, do not introduce it to a tank where you value your zoanthids and would be unable to easily remove the shrimp.

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Camelback Shrimp

Rhynchocienetes uritai