Saron/Marble Shrimp

Shrimp are active, entertaining and easy to keep. They shed their shells as they grow, and afterwards need to hide in the rock until their new shell hardens. Shrimp are highly excitable when food is present, and will do anything to get it. Some species may pester corals by attempting to reach food the coral has eaten. In this situation the shrimp should be provided food first. Large individuals may catch and consume smaller species.

The Saron shrimp is covered in attractive spots and has large claws, but is quite peaceful towards fish. It does however prey on coral polyps, mainly zoanthids, star polyps and the like. It grows up to 4 inches. It is mainly nocturnal, and makes a terrific scavenger.