Poseidon's Realm Camel Shrimp

Camel Shrimp
Rhynchocinetes uritai

Identification: Reddish-pink with white lined pattern on the carapace.

Maximum Length: The Camel Shrimp may grow to 2 inches"

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Minimum tank size: 10 Gallon

Behavior: The Rhynchocinetes uritai is generally peaceful toward other tankmates. Many consider the Rhynchocinetes uritai a low-maintenance specimen. Not venomous. Best to keep in community. Scavenger that likes to sift through sand. Requires iodine for proper molting. Keep water quality high (SG 1.023 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F).

Feeding and diet: Carnivore

Reef Compatibility: Keep with caution in a reef aquarium; will nip at colonial anemones, disc anemones & soft leather corals.

Cautions: Be careful with copper-based medication and extreme nitrate levels.

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