Saltwater Grass Shrimp

Saltwater Grass Shrimp (Palaemonetes sp.)

Hardy, active, and incredibly versatile! Saltwater Grass Shrimp serve as both clean-up crew and nutritious live food for predatory fish such as frogfish, lionfish, and pipefish.

These shrimp are excellent scavengers, feeding on detritus, leftover food, and microalgae while helping maintain tank cleanliness. When used as feeders, they provide a natural, high-protein diet that encourages natural hunting behavior and keeps your fish engaged and healthy.

Care Information:
Diet: Detritus, leftover food, and microalgae; can also be fed pellets or frozen food in holding tanks
Size: Approx. 1 inch
Tank Size: Suitable for any system - from nano tanks and vases to large reefs
Habitat: Prefers rockwork, macroalgae, and gentle to moderate flow
Temperament: Peaceful scavenger; reef-safe
Experience Level: Beginner-friendly
Tank Type: Reef, macroalgae, or species-only setups; can also be used as live feeder shrimp

💡 Additional Info:

• Price is for 5 shrimp.

• May reproduce in your tank if kept in a peaceful environment without predators.

• Excellent as both clean-up crew and live feeders for species such as frogfish, pipefish, and seahorses.

• Completely reef-safe - won’t harm corals or other invertebrates.