Red Bee Shrimp are native to Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other parts of East Asia, and belong to the family of shrimp (decapods) in the order Pandalidae. Its vivid body color makes it a very popular shrimp. In this article, we would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the Red Bee Shrimp and how to keep them.
What is Red Bee Shrimp?
The red bee shrimp is a shrimp of the family Pandalidae of the order Pandalidea (decapods). Red Bee Shrimp originate from East Asia, including Hong Kong and Taiwan. The body color of the Red Bee Shrimp is characterized by red and white horizontal stripes.The Red Bee Shrimp is a variety created by breeding the Bee Shrimp, which originally had a transparent body with black and white coloration. The Red Bee Shrimp is the result of a mutation among the Bee Shrimps, in which individuals with a reddish color were immobilized. Among ornamental shrimps, there are many people who keep Red Bee Shrimps because of their vivid body color. The "Tiger," which has a red band near the abdomen that divides into two halves, and the "Mothra," which has no red band on the abdomen and is completely white, are among the new species that have been created.
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水槽の中を縦横無尽に泳ぎまわる、4本の黒い縞と炎のように赤く燃えるヒレ——。スマトラを初めて見たとき、「こんなに個性的な魚がいるのか」と思わず水槽に顔を近づけてしまった、という方も少なくないのではないでしょうか。スマトラは、コイ[…]
水槽の底をちょこちょこと歩き回りながら、コケや食べ残しを次々と掃除していく小さなエビ——その愛らしい働き者の姿に、思わず目を奪われた方も多いのではないでしょうか。それがミナミヌマエビです。ミナミヌマエビは、エビ（十脚）目ヌマエビ[…]
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How to keep Red Bee Shrimp
Red Bee Shrimp can be a bit difficult to keep. The lifespan of the Red Bee Shrimp is about 1 to 2 years. Their body size is about 2 to 3 cm. However, both lifespan and body size vary depending on the environment in which they are kept and the food they are fed. They prefer slightly alkaline to neutral water, with a pH range of 6.0 to 8.0. Red Bee Shrimp, like tropical fish, require a heater in winter because they originally prefer warmer climates.
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Points to keep in mind when mixing swimmers
Regarding mixed swimming, Red Bee Shrimp have a mild temperament. Therefore, if the breed with which they are mixed is territorial or aggressive, the Red Bee Shrimp may be beaten up, resulting in injury or even illness due to stress. Also, because the Red Bee Shrimp itself is small, it may be preyed upon when mixed with some goldfish or tropical fish.Recommended species for mixing with Red Bee Shrimp are killifish in general, neon tetras and other calasin-type fish, and small fish such as red fin fish. If you are unsure of the compatibility of the species you wish to mix with the Red Bee Shrimp, take measures such as adding water plants to create a hiding place for them.
水槽の中を流れるように群れ泳ぐ、青と赤の鮮やかなライン——熱帯魚をはじめて見た方でも、思わず「きれい」と声が出てしまうような魚がいます。それがネオンテトラです。名前の由来にもなったメタリックブルーのネオンのような輝きは、熱帯魚の中でもひ[…]
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背びれと尾びれの付け根を染める、情熱的な赤——。その名のとおり「赤いヒレ」を持つアカヒレは、小さな体に秘めた存在感で、水槽の前に立つたびに思わず目を奪われる魚です。「丈夫で飼いやすい」という評判を聞いて手に取る方も多いのですが、いざ飼い[…]
Points about spawning
Many people who keep Red Bee Shrimp want to breed them. To distinguish male and female Red Bee Shrimps, males are more slender, have longer antennae, and smaller tail openings (tail limbs). In comparison, females have a rounder abdomen, shorter antennae, and larger tail limbs. The most important factors in breeding Red Bee Shrimp are water temperature and water quality. First, the water temperature should be kept between 25°C and 27°C. The ideal water quality is near neutral acidic water, but as long as the water quality is good enough for the Red Bee Shrimp to live in, they will breed.Red Bee Shrimps attach their eggs to spawning beds and aquatic plants, so be sure to keep spawning beds and aquatic plants in your aquarium. It is not necessary to keep the hatched fry in a separate aquarium from the parents (adults), but adult males may attack the fry in rare cases, so be sure to provide a hiding place for them. Also, since Red Bee Shrimp fry are very small, they may be sucked into the suction opening of the filter you are using to stabilize water quality and die because they cannot escape. If this is troublesome, simply wrapping a piece of gauze or other cloth around the inlet port is recommended.
メダカを飼っていると、ある日気づくと小さな卵がお腹にくっついている——そんな場面に出会ったことがある方も多いのではないでしょうか。メダカは比較的繁殖しやすい魚で、適切な環境さえ整えれば、初めての方でも産卵に挑戦することができます。[…]
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What to look for when keeping Red Bee Shrimp
The Red Bee Shrimp is a recommended species because it is easy to mix with other species, although it is a little quirky. One of the most difficult aspects of the Red Bee Shrimp is the change in water temperature. Most Red Bee Shrimps use a heater in the winter. As with tropical fish, the risk of mortality can be reduced by using a heater. However, the season in which Red Bee Shrimp die the most in captivity is summer.This is a point of concern for those who keep red bee shrimp as well as tropical fish. This is because tropical fish rarely die in the summer. One of the reasons why Red Bee Shrimp are vulnerable in the summer is that they do not like high water temperatures. Therefore, it is important to keep the water temperature below 27°C as much as possible, as the heat can cause their numbers to decrease before long. In summer, it is recommended to keep them in a place with low humidity to prevent the water temperature from rising. Shrimps, including Red Bee Shrimps, are very sensitive to chemicals, so care should be taken when adding aquatic plants, since they are rarely killed by pesticides attached to aquatic plants. Despite these difficulties, Red Bee Shrimps are very popular because of their bright body color and cute appearance. If you are interested in Red Bee Shrimps, we recommend that you visit a specialty store.
