Shipping is $55, one charge per order even with fish and coral together. During the Vice Reef sale, through Nov 30, free shipping is paused and Florida addresses pay $39.99, and we confirm your delivery day with you before anything ships.
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Description
Fire Shrimp (Medium)
Care level
Beginner
Temperament
Peaceful
Reef safe
Yes
Typical for this species. Ask us if you're unsure.
Transform Your Tank with a Living Jewel in Red
Looking for a true showstopper in your reef tank? The Fire Shrimp — Lysmata debelius — is one of the most visually striking specimens in the saltwater aquarium hobby. Its deep crimson body, punctuated by brilliant white spots and long white antennae, commands attention in any aquascape. Relatively rare in well-curated home aquariums, this exotic marine species brings an unmistakable sense of luxury to your setup.
At medium size, this specimen is well-established and confident — ready to settle into its new environment and begin exploring every crevice of your rockwork. Fire Shrimp are renowned for their "cleaner" behavior, setting up stations where they'll groom tankmates of parasites and debris, making them as functional as they are beautiful. Peaceful and personable, they reward patient aquarists by gradually becoming bolder and more active over time.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
Common Name: Fire Shrimp, Blood Red Cleaner Shrimp
Current Size: Medium (approx. 1.5–2 inches)
Care Level: Easy (consistent water parameters are key)
Temperament: Peaceful (ideal for community reef tanks)
Diet: Omnivore — accepts meaty foods, pellets, and scavenges detritus
Reef Safe: Yes (will not bother corals or invertebrates)
Every Fire Shrimp at The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and confirmed eating before it ever ships to you. When you buy Fire Shrimp online through us, you're getting a conditioned, healthy specimen — not a specimen fresh off a holding rack.
Photo: Haplochromis, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Fish Health
Our fish are selected with appearance, behavior, and feeding response in mind before being listed. We aim to offer healthy, alert specimens for established saltwater systems.
Compatibility
Please confirm this fish is compatible with your tank size, current livestock, temperament needs, and reef goals before ordering. If you are unsure, contact us before checkout and we’ll help you choose responsibly.
Shipping & Pickup
Livestock ships Monday through Wednesday. We confirm a delivery day with you before your order goes out, and we will hold it if the weather is bad or an animal needs more time in quarantine.
Free shipping is paused during the Vice Reef sale, through Nov 30. Florida addresses ship for $39.99. Free same-day Miami pickup is available at 46 NW 36th St and is usually ready in 1–2 hours.
Live Arrival Guarantee
Eligible livestock orders are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee. Photograph the animal in its sealed bag before you open anything, then email that photo with your order number within two hours of delivery. Our team reviews every claim and gets you an answer within one business day. Failed delivery attempts, refused packages, or missed delivery windows may void coverage.
Acclimation
Acclimate fish carefully and introduce them into a stable, established saltwater aquarium. Match temperature and salinity slowly, keep lights low during introduction, and monitor behavior closely after release.
Photography
We photograph our fish in house to show their coloration and patterning as clearly as we can. Colors can look different under your own lights.
When a fish in our WYSIWYG collection has one in stock, the photo is the exact fish you receive. Other fish listings use a representative photo of the species and the quality you can expect. Every fish is carefully selected for health, coloration, and temperament before shipping.
Every fish is selected with color, behavior, and compatibility in mind. We focus on livestock that makes sense for real reef systems, not just impulse purchases.
If you have questions about temperament, tank size, or reef compatibility, contact us before ordering.
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How ordering and shipping work
Ship days, shipping, the Live Arrival Guarantee and shipping protection in just over a minute.
Watch before you order
How ordering and shipping work
Ship days, shipping, the Live Arrival Guarantee and shipping protection in just over a minute.
Scheduled Shipping
Fish ship Monday through Wednesday only to avoid weekend delays.
Simple Claim Window
Sealed bag photo, emailed within 2 hours of delivery. Natural or white light.
Free Miami Pickup
Pick up locally from our NW 36th St showroom.
INTRODUCTION MATTERS
Give New Fish a Stable Start.
Successful fish introductions depend on stable water parameters, proper acclimation, compatible tankmates, and low-stress handling. Take your time, keep lights low, and observe behavior closely after release.