Saron Shrimp

Saron Shrimp, Saron sp., is a hardy, colorful ornamental shrimp. Sometimes know as the Marbled Shrimp, its carapace is stippled with white and green markings. It is a native of several of the reefs of the Red Sea and Hawaiian regions. This shrimp is a highly effective scavenger, which helps to keep the aquarium clean of uneaten debris. This shrimp is considered reef safe, but it may bother some polyp and Zoanthid corals. Hardy once adjusted, the aquarist can assure best success for a successful transition of the Saron Shrimp by extending the acclimation over a period of a few hours or more. This species must molt in order to grow. Molting generally occurs at night, the shrimp will lay on its back and exit its exoskeleton. A new exoskeleton is excreted and will harden over a period of several hours. The animal is vulnerable at this time and should not be disturbed. The shed exoskeleton will often look complete and may fool you into thinking you gained a new shrimp. Proper iodine levels assist with successful molting.

Notes: Shrimp are sensitive to changes in water conditions such as temperature, pH, and salinity. Acclimation should occur over a period of a few hours to ensure best chances for a successful transition.

Approximate Arrival Size for Saron Shrimp: .5" to .75

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