{"product_id":"bumblebee-shrimp","title":"Bumblebee Shrimp","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"8yz9up\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"29\"\u003eGnathophyllum americanum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"278\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"47\"\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Striped Bumblebee Shrimp, Bumblebee Shrimp, Striped Harlequin Shrimp\u003cbr data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"119\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"128\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small marine shrimp\u003cbr data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"166\"\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around \u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"186\"\u003e2–2.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, but can be shy\u003cbr data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"233\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"247\"\u003eReef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mostly yes, but with caution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"563\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"308\"\u003eGnathophyllum americanum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tiny, striking marine shrimp with bold dark-and-white banding and orange\/yellow markings on the legs and tail. It is found in tropical marine habitats such as reefs, rocky areas, sandy bottoms, algae zones, seagrass beds, and coral-associated areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"719ij8\" data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"582\"\u003eAquarium Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eBest kept in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"640\"\u003emature nano reef or peaceful reef tank\u003c\/strong\u003e with live rock, caves, and stable water. A tank around \u003cstrong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"715\"\u003e40–50 L minimum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a good practical starting point, although larger tanks are always more stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eAvoid keeping them with aggressive or predatory fish such as hawkfish, puffers, larger wrasses, dottybacks, triggers, or anything likely to eat small shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"jw7b2x\" data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eSuggested Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wkz262\" data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eTemperature: \u003cstrong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003e22–26°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uok0xa\" data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eSalinity: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e1.023–1.025 SG\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rc8d6l\" data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003epH: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003e8.0–8.4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"thloxq\" data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003eKH: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003e8–12 dKH\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iarmw4\" data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eNitrate: Preferably \u003cstrong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eunder 20 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d112tp\" data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eCopper: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eNot safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1tvu7dw\" data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eThis is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003enot an algae-cleaning shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is mainly carnivorous and should be target-fed small meaty foods such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r07l3z\" data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eFrozen mysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ulft8n\" data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eBrine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wtgeqx\" data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eFinely chopped seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c1ns2x\" data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eMussel or cockle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tq3ry4\" data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eMarine carnivore foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eThey may pick at small invertebrates or echinoderms, so care should be taken if the tank contains sea stars, urchins, brittle stars, or clams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1qg0jij\" data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eCompatibility Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eGenerally peaceful with corals and small reef-safe livestock, but keep with caution around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x5kqzc\" data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003eSea stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1545uk0\" data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eUrchins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l14e2n\" data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eBrittle stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kh9zpw\" data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eSea cucumbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16xd8ew\" data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eClams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4v0b6r\" data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003eVery small ornamental inverts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Coastal Aquariums-Saltwater Inverts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48640658473192,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/5752\/2307\/files\/Bumble-Bee-Shrimp-_-Detailed-Guide-Care-Diet-and-Breeding.webp?v=1781272860","url":"https:\/\/coastalpets.co.za\/products\/bumblebee-shrimp","provider":"Coastal Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}