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.