Pederson Cleaner Shrimp Ancylomenes Pedersoni

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Pederson Cleaner Shrimp (Ancylomenes pedersoni)

Overview:
The Pederson Cleaner Shrimp is a small, strikingly colorful reef shrimp known for its symbiotic cleaning behavior. It actively removes parasites and dead tissue from fish, making it both functional and visually appealing in reef aquariums.

Origin:
Native to the Caribbean and Western Atlantic, commonly found in coral reefs and associated with sea anemones.

Feeding:
Omnivorous. Feeds on parasites, detritus, and leftover food. In captivity, will accept finely chopped seafood, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and high-quality prepared foods.

Tank Mates:
Peaceful and reef-safe. Compatible with all reef fish and invertebrates. Its cleaning behavior benefits tank mates rather than causing stress.

Aggression:
Completely peaceful; may exhibit minor territorial behavior near its host anemone.

Experience Level:
Beginner to intermediate. Hardy and adaptable, suitable for established reef tanks with stable water parameters and suitable host anemones or coral.

Water Parameters:

• Temperature: 72–78°F (22–25.5°C)

• pH: 8.1–8.4

• Salinity: 1.023–1.025

• dKH: 8–12

Above images for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.

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