Description
Sexy Shrimp – Thor amboinensis Common name: Sexy Shrimp / Dancing Shrimp Scientific name: Thor amboinensis Origin: Indo-Pacific & Caribbean Adult size: 2–3 cm Temperament: Peaceful Minimum tank size: 30 L+ Reef safe: Yes Overview The Sexy Shrimp ( Thor amboinensis ) is a small, colorful and highly entertaining reef shrimp known for its characteristic “dancing” tail movement. Its translucent body with white spots and contrasting tail coloration makes it a beautiful addition to nano and reef aquariums. Despite its small size, it brings constant activity and personality to the tank. Behavior & Social Structure Very peaceful and best kept in groups. Thrives when kept in small colonies of 3 or more individuals. Often hosts in: • Anemones • Ricordea • Zoanthids • Large-polyp corals Their rhythmic tail movement is normal behavior and gives them their common name. Feeding Omnivorous and opportunistic feeder. Feed: • Fine frozen foods (mysis, artemia) • Small marine pellets • Micro foods for nano species Will also scavenge leftover food in the aquarium. Care Notes • Ideal for nano and small reef systems • Requires stable water parameters • Provide corals or rock crevices for shelter • Avoid housing with large predatory fish A charming, reef-safe nano shrimp that adds movement, color and unique behavior to marine aquariums.
