Marine species

Saltwater shrimp are some of the most popular invertebrates in the global Aquarium industry market. Wild collection is the major method use for collection marine ornamental shrimp species. Various colors and body shapes can be seen in the marine ornamental shrimp species. Some marine ornamental species are maintaining symbiosis relationship with fish where the shrimp clean parasites from the fish. Marine water shrimps are carnivores as well as omnivorous. Average life span of these species about 2-4 but it can be increased up to 9 years in some conditions. The two groups of saltwater cleaner shrimp that are easiest to care for and feed are from the Lysmata and Stenopus Genera.