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A cold-water North Pacific shrimp (Lebbeus grandimanus) recognized by vivid red-and-white striped patterning, found at moderate depths from Alaska to California.
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What is the scientific name of the Candy Stripe Shrimp?
The Candy Stripe Shrimp is Lebbeus grandimanus, a marine shrimp of the North Pacific. It is also called the clown shrimp in some aquarium and marine-life references.
Where does the Candy Stripe Shrimp live?
Its documented range includes the Bering Sea and Puget Sound, with records extending along the northeastern Pacific coast. One aquarium reference lists it at depths from about 20 to 590 feet.
What anemone is associated with Candy Stripe Shrimp?
Lebbeus grandimanus is commonly associated with the crimson anemone, Cribrinopsis fernaldi. Its vivid red-and-white striping makes it conspicuous among the anemone's tentacles.
Can Candy Stripe Shrimp live in a freshwater or tropical aquarium?
No, it is a cold-water marine shrimp from the North Pacific, not a freshwater shrimp like Neocaridina davidi. Its care would require a cold marine system rather than a typical tropical reef or nano freshwater tank.
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