Camel Shrimp

Camel shrimp are omnivorous scavengers that feed on detritus, algae, and small organic matter on the substrate. Supplement their natural grazing with high-quality frozen foods like mysis shrimp, small pieces of frozen bloodworms, and quality sinking pellets 2-3 times weekly. They will also consume algae wafers and benefit from occasional vegetable matter like blanched spinach.

Camel shrimp are primarily nocturnal and become most active after lights are dimmed, spending daylight hours hiding in rockwork and crevices. They are peaceful scavengers that spend much of their time foraging along the substrate and rocks with their distinctive movable rostrum. Keeping them in groups of 3 or more encourages natural behavior and creates striking visual displays with their red and white striped coloration.

Breeding Camel shrimp in captivity is extremely difficult and rarely successful in home aquariums. They have a complex larval development that typically requires specific conditions and specialized care difficult to replicate. Most specimens in the hobby are wild-caught, making captive breeding essentially non-existent.