Sexy Shrimp

Color: Black, Red, Tan, White
Maximum Size: 1½"
Origin: Indo-Pacific, Indonesia

Family: Hippolytidae
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Supplements: Calcium, Iodine, Magnesium, Trace Elements
Diet: Scavenger; supplemented with shrimp
Approximate Purchase Size: Small ½" to ¾"

Thor amboinensis, commonly known as the squat shrimp or sexy shrimp, is a species of shrimp found across the Indo-West Pacific and in parts of the Atlantic Ocean. It lives symbiotically on corals, sea anemones and other marine invertebrates in shallow reef communities.

Sexy shrimp are a popular species for marine aquaria. They are often kept in groups of three or more, due to their small size, a quality that also makes them popular nano reef inhabitants. They will readily host in any anemones present in the aquarium and if an anemone is not available, may host in certain types of coral. Sexy shrimp will scavenge for meaty food scraps, like mysis shrimp, clam, and other prepared fish foods.