{"product_id":"reef-janitor-shrimp-pack","title":"Reef Janitor Shrimp Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\" name=\"viewport\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReef Janitor Shrimp Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef Janitor Shrimp Pack are small but relentlessly hardworking members of the marine cleanup crew — constantly foraging, grazing, and tidying up the places most other animals ignore. \u003cstrong\u003eNearly transparent and completely reef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e, these active little shrimp work around the clock picking off algae, consuming detritus, breaking down decaying matter, and scavenging uneaten food before it can foul your water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a refugium or macroalgae display, Reef Janitor Shrimp are particularly valuable — navigating through rockwork, substrate, and macroalgae branches to clean areas that snails and crabs simply cannot reach. They are also a natural and highly nutritious live food source for finicky reef fish including mandarins, seahorses, pipefish, and dragonets — making them one of the most versatile and useful animals you can add to any saltwater system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall, peaceful, and endlessly active, these shrimp add natural movement and biological function to any tank they inhabit — quietly improving water quality and ecosystem health just by doing what they do naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a5a61;\"\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg,#f6fbf8 0%, #edf7f2 100%); border: 1px solid #d4e6e3; border-radius: 12px; padding: 13px 15px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #1a5a61; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Janitor Shrimp — Pack of 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 live Reef Janitor Shrimp, active and healthy on arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for nano tanks, small refugiums, or supplementing an existing cleanup crew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great starting point for establishing a natural cleanup presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg,#f6fbf8 0%, #edf7f2 100%); border: 1px solid #d4e6e3; border-radius: 12px; padding: 13px 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #1a5a61; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Janitor Shrimp — Pack of 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 live Reef Janitor Shrimp, active and healthy on arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest value — ideal for larger systems, refugiums, or as a live food colony starter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnough to make an immediate and visible impact on tank cleanliness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #184f69;\"\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 10px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e68–82°F — highly adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🧂 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.022–1.026 — drip acclimate on arrival\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeaceful — reef safe with all corals and macroalgae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e⚙️ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasy — extremely hardy and adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOmnivore — algae, detritus, uneaten food, decaying matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🏠 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNano tanks, refugiums, macroalgae displays, live food culture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #6a6b58;\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #faf8ee; border: 1px solid #e6e1c9; border-left: 4px solid #b7ad78; border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 15px; color: #22323a;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Janitor Shrimp are small and will be eaten by most predatory fish — keep this in mind when adding to display tanks.\u003c\/strong\u003e They thrive best in refugiums, macroalgae systems, or nano tanks without aggressive predators. If using as live food for mandarins or seahorses, introduce a few at a time to maintain a sustainable population. Related species to Marine Glass \/ Grass \/ Ghost Shrimp (\u003cem\u003ePalaemonetes sp.\u003c\/em\u003e). They will reproduce in saltwater systems under stable conditions, potentially establishing a self-sustaining colony over time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #123844;\"\u003e🔍 Aquarium Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef Janitor Shrimp punch well above their weight as a cleanup crew addition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess areas of the tank that snails and crabs cannot — getting into tight spaces in rockwork, substrate, and macroalgae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA natural live food source for some of the most difficult-to-feed reef fish in the hobby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan establish a self-sustaining breeding colony in refugiums — a free, renewable cleanup crew and live food source in one\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #123844;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eFor detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/pages\/species-library\" style=\"color: #1d5c78;\"\u003eSpecies Library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f6f8f9; border: 1px solid #dde4e7; border-left: 4px solid #8a98a0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 15px; font-size: 13px; color: #607078; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #46545b;\"\u003eLivestock Disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 10px;\"\u003eLive animals are shipped with care but may vary slightly in size. Pack counts are exact — we always include the quantity stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eIndividual behavior and survival may vary depending on tank conditions, predator presence, and acclimation care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eAs with all live animals, proper drip acclimation and a suitable environment are essential for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macroalgae Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Glass Cleaner Shrimp","offer_id":47944970961155,"sku":"T9, H3, S7, S8, S10, S12, T6U, S5, YT, S4","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Glass Cleaner Shrimp","offer_id":47854639284483,"sku":"T9, H3, S7, S8, S10, S12, T6U, S5, YT, S4","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7151\/7699\/files\/7fbe711e-1524-4e32-a2f9-845632cdb2a5.png?v=1776397382","url":"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/products\/reef-janitor-shrimp-pack","provider":"Macroalgae Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}