{"id":2222,"date":"2026-02-16T23:07:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/big-eye-shrimp-metapenaeopsis-lamellata\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:07:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:07:37","slug":"big-eye-shrimp-metapenaeopsis-lamellata","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=big-eye-shrimp-metapenaeopsis-lamellata","title":{"rendered":"Big Eye Shrimp Metapenaeopsis Lamellata"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"147\"><strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"145\">Big Eye Shrimp (Metapenaeopsis lamellata)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"381\"><strong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"162\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"165\" \/>The Big Eye Shrimp is a small, peaceful marine shrimp with distinctive large eyes and subtle coloration. It is an active forager and adds natural movement and interest to sandy or rubble areas of the reef aquarium.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"489\"><strong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"394\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"397\" \/>Native to the Indo-Pacific, typically found on sandy or muddy substrates near coral reefs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"676\"><strong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"503\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"506\" \/>Omnivorous. Feeds on detritus, microfauna, and leftover food. In captivity, accepts finely chopped seafood, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and high-quality prepared foods.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"842\"><strong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"693\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"696\" \/>Peaceful and reef-safe. Compatible with small, non-aggressive fish and invertebrates. Avoid housing with aggressive species that may disturb it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"904\"><strong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"859\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"862\" \/>Completely peaceful and non-territorial.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1059\"><strong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"927\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"930\" \/>Intermediate. Requires a mature aquarium with sandy substrate, stable water parameters, and plenty of hiding or foraging areas.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1084\"><strong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1082\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1177\">\n<li data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1121\">\n<p data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1121\">Temperature: 72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201325.5\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1137\">\n<p data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1137\">pH: 8.1\u20138.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1163\">\n<p data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1163\">Salinity: 1.023\u20131.025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1177\">\n<p data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1177\">dKH: 8\u201312<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Big Eye Shrimp (Metapenaeopsis lamellata) Overview:The Big Eye Shrimp is a small, peaceful marine shrimp with distinctive large eyes and subtle coloration. 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