500 Opae Ula | Halocaridina rubra | Volcano Red Shrimp

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500 Opae Ula | Halocaridina rubra | Volcano Red ShrimpOpae ula, also known as Hawaiian red shrimp or volcanic shrimp, are a species of small shrimp that are native to Hawaii. They are typically found in the shallow tidal pools of the Hawaiian Islands, where they thrive in the brackish water that results from the mixing of freshwater and seawater. Opae ula have a distinctive red coloration, which is a result of their high levels of hemocyanin, a copper containing protein that helps carry oxygen in their

with some individuals living up to 20 years in the wild

and plants

They are also capable of reproducing asexually

providing both the saline and ecological conditions it requires

Perfect for aquariums

where there is a mixture of saltwater and freshwater

also known as Hawaiian red shrimp or volcanic shrimp

often with a pale body coloration

helping it blend into its environment

They do not require feeding

This species plays an important ecological role in the food web of these pools

self-contained ecosystems called "pico reefs