Common Name: Sugar Cane Shrimp
Species Name: Parhippolyte uveae (Borradaille, 1899)
Range: Entire Indo-Pacific Ocean
Natural Environment: Coral reef environments
General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 72 to 81°F (22 - 27°C). Those imported from Hawaii prefer shade, and those from East Africa prefer highly illuminated areas. Will take a variety of meaty foods and should be fed daily. Rarely seen in the trade, yet a real beauty! If you have a better photo, please send it to me.
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