{"id":6985,"date":"2026-02-17T06:49:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/harlequin-shrimp-hymenocera-picta\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T06:49:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:49:10","slug":"harlequin-shrimp-hymenocera-picta","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=harlequin-shrimp-hymenocera-picta","title":{"rendered":"Harlequin Shrimp Hymenocera Picta"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"135\"><strong data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"133\">Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera picta)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"395\"><strong data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"150\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"153\" \/>The Harlequin Shrimp is a striking and highly specialized marine invertebrate, known for its vivid patterns and delicate appearance. It is a captivating addition to reef aquariums, but requires careful husbandry due to its specialized diet.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"492\"><strong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"408\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"411\" \/>Native to the Indo-Pacific, commonly found on coral reefs and rocky substrates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"677\"><strong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"506\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"509\" \/>Specialist carnivore. Feeds exclusively on starfish, often consuming them slowly over time. Requires a steady supply of live starfish in captivity to maintain health.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"876\"><strong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"694\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"697\" \/>Reef-safe with corals and non-predatory fish. Avoid housing with starfish you wish to keep, as it will consume them. Avoid aggressive or predatory tank mates that may stress it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"978\"><strong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"893\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"896\" \/>Non-aggressive toward other species, but may be territorial toward conspecifics.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1146\"><strong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1001\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1004\" \/>Advanced. Requires a mature, well-established reef tank with stable water parameters and a reliable supply of suitable starfish for feeding.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1171\"><strong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1169\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1264\">\n<li data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1208\">\n<p data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1208\">Temperature: 72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201325.5\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1224\">\n<p data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1224\">pH: 8.1\u20138.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1250\">\n<p data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1250\">Salinity: 1.023\u20131.025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1264\">\n<p data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1264\">dKH: 8\u201312<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera picta) Overview:The Harlequin Shrimp is a striking and highly specialized marine invertebrate, known for its vivid patterns and delicate appearance. It is a captivating addition to reef aquariums, but requires careful husbandry due to its specialized diet. Origin:Native to the Indo-Pacific, commonly found on coral reefs and rocky substrates. Feeding:Specialist carnivore. 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