Sexy Shrimp - Thor amboinensis
- In stock, ready to ship
- Backordered, shipping soon
The Sexy Shrimp (Thor amboinensis) is a small, colorful, and active marine invertebrate, admired for its distinctive white-spotted body and characteristic tail-wiggling behavior. This peaceful shrimp is a charming addition to reef aquariums, adding movement and personality to crevices and coral surfaces.
Common Name: Sexy Shrimp
Scientific Name: Thor amboinensis
Family: Hymenoceridae
Size: Up to 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Easy
Reef Safe: Yes
Native Region: Found throughout the Indo-Pacific, commonly inhabiting coral reefs, crevices, and the surfaces of large sessile invertebrates like anemones and soft corals.
Tank Size: Minimum of 10 gallons
Temperature: 74–80°F (23–27°C)
pH: 8.0–8.4
Salinity: 1.023–1.025
Substrate: Live rock with crevices and coral surfaces for hiding and grazing.
• Behavior: Often seen “dancing” by rapidly wiggling its abdomen; enjoys small crevices and coral surfaces.
• Diet: Omnivorous—feeds on detritus, microplankton, and small food particles.
• Tankmates: Compatible with most peaceful reef fish and invertebrates; avoid large predatory species.
• Care: Thrives in mature tanks with stable water parameters and plenty of hiding spaces.