The Harlequin Shrimp was first scientifically described in 1852. Around the Pacific Ocean, many of these shrimp will have red spots while the Indian Ocean shrimp typically have purple spots and the males are slightly smaller than the females. It ... ...More

Scientific Name : Hymenocera Elegans, Hymenocera Picta Origin : Indo-Pacific, Hawaii Difficulty : Fairly Tough (Due to Diet) Minimum Size Tank : 10 Gallons Temperament : Peaceful Temperature : 72 - 82°F Reef Safe : Yes Maximum Size : 4-5cm Diet : Starfishes Only There are two known ... ...More