驼虾

驼虾的基本数据

饲养难度

适合新手

寿命

资料缺乏

体型

体长 最大4厘米（SeaLifeBase）

适宜温度

18〜25℃

饮食

杂食

水温和水质

水温18-25℃，比重1.023-1.025（LiveAquaria）。

容器和水槽

准备多个隐蔽处，如岩石缝隙、突出部下方、珊瑚碎片之间等。蜕皮时特别需要隐蔽处。可群居饲养。

混养和相容性

基本上可以与其他虾类共存。

珊瑚和无脊椎动物相容性

有时会啄食小指纹珊瑚、盘珊瑚、蘑菇珊瑚等软珊瑚，在造礁缸中属于"条件限制"。通常不会触碰刺胞能力强的海葵或柳珊瑚属珊瑚。

饲料和投饲

喜食冷冻丰年虫、冷冻或干燥浮游生物、薄片饲料等。

健康和注意事项

为了蜕皮，需要保持钙、镁、碘的水平（LiveAquaria）。由于容易与近缘种混淆，需要确认甲壳前部的Y字形白色花纹。

关于驼虾

Camel shrimp: a translucent, red-and-white striped shrimp up to 4 cm that lives in groups among rocks. Beginner-friendly. Traits and what to know before you bring one home.

迎接驼虾前需要了解的7件事

1. 1Small: up to 4 cm

   This is a small shrimp that grows to a maximum of 4 cm, so it is easy to fit into a range of tank sizes. Because it naturally lives in groups, though, plan for rockwork and hiding places as well as water volume.

2. 2Best kept in a group

   In the wild they live in groups of dozens among rock crevices. In an aquarium they tend to settle in and show themselves more readily when kept with several companions rather than alone. Plan to bring home a group rather than a single shrimp.

3. 3Provide rock crevices

   Because they live in rock crevices in nature, provide live rock or similar structures where they can hide. Good hiding places help them feel secure, including around molting.

4. 4Watch your soft corals

   Camel shrimp may pick at soft corals. If you keep them in a reef tank, watch them closely for a while after introduction and check whether any of your corals are being bothered.

5. 5Choose tank mates

   As a shrimp of up to 4 cm, it can be preyed on by large or big-mouthed fish, so it is safer to avoid housing them together. Consider peaceful tank mates and introduce them gradually while watching how they get along.

6. 6Stable water, slow acclimation

   Although rated beginner-friendly, crustaceans such as shrimp and crabs are generally considered sensitive to sudden changes in water quality and salinity. Acclimate them slowly and carefully, and add them only once the tank is stable. If you plan to use fish medications, check beforehand how they may affect crustaceans.

7. 7Lifespan and daily checks

   Little reliable information on lifespan is available, so no clear estimate can be given. Getting into the habit of watching their movement, appetite, and color each day helps you notice changes early and care for them over the long term.

驼虾的常见问题

Q.Is it suitable for beginners?

A.Its care difficulty is listed as beginner-friendly. Still, sudden water changes can be a concern, so add it only to a stable tank and acclimate it carefully.

Q.How many should I keep together?

A.In nature they live in groups of dozens, so keeping several together is generally better than keeping one alone. Choose a number that suits your tank size and the hiding places you can provide.

Q.Can I keep it in a reef tank?

A.It may pick at soft corals, so some care is needed. If you keep soft corals, watch the shrimp closely after introduction and think ahead about what you would do if the corals are being bothered.

Q.Which fish can live with it?

A.Avoid large or big-mouthed fish that eat shrimp, and consider peaceful, small fish instead. Compatibility varies with the individuals and the tank setup, so observe them closely at first.

Q.How long does it live?

A.Little reliable information on lifespan is available, so a specific number of years cannot be given. To enjoy them for as long as possible, keep the water stable and observe them daily.

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