Sexy Shrimp – Thor amboinensis

Common name: Sexy Shrimp / Dancing Shrimp
Scientific name: Thor amboinensis
Origin: Indo-Pacific & Caribbean
Adult size: 2–3 cm
Temperament: Peaceful
Minimum tank size: 30 L+
Reef safe: Yes

Overview

The Sexy Shrimp (Thor amboinensis) is a small, colorful and highly entertaining reef shrimp known for its characteristic “dancing” tail movement. Its translucent body with white spots and contrasting tail coloration makes it a beautiful addition to nano and reef aquariums.

Despite its small size, it brings constant activity and personality to the tank.

Behavior & Social Structure

Very peaceful and best kept in groups.

Thrives when kept in small colonies of 3 or more individuals.

Often hosts in:
• Anemones
• Ricordea
• Zoanthids
• Large-polyp corals

Their rhythmic tail movement is normal behavior and gives them their common name.

Feeding

Omnivorous and opportunistic feeder.

Feed:
• Fine frozen foods (mysis, artemia)
• Small marine pellets
• Micro foods for nano species

Will also scavenge leftover food in the aquarium.

Care Notes

• Ideal for nano and small reef systems
• Requires stable water parameters
• Provide corals or rock crevices for shelter
• Avoid housing with large predatory fish

A charming, reef-safe nano shrimp that adds movement, color and unique behavior to marine aquariums.