{"product_id":"tiger-shrimp-s-m","title":"Tiger Shrimp S\/M","description":"\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eSpecies Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name: \u003cem\u003ePenaeus monodon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Tiger Shrimp, Black Tiger Shrimp, Giant Tiger Prawn\u003cbr\u003eSize: Can reach up to approximately 12 inches (30 cm) as an adult; \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eS\/M specimens are juveniles or subadults\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cbr\u003eLife Expectancy: Typically around 1–2 years in aquaculture, with lifespan varying considerably depending on conditions\u003cbr\u003eHabitat: Tropical coastal marine and brackish environments, including estuaries, lagoons, mangroves, sandy\/muddy bottoms, and offshore waters. Adults can occur down to about 110 m. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x1yc453h x1c3i2sq x1gtpwm6 x7amdea x1i21sxh xladpa3 x1iykcro xma8rkl x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x1a024ua x14l7nz5 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eLarge aquarium recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e because this species grows substantially; S\/M animals should be housed with their eventual adult size in mind\u003cbr\u003eIdeal Temperature: \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e77–91°F (25–33°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with optimal growth generally around 82–91°F (28–33°C). \u003cbr\u003eSalinity: Approximately \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e25–35 ppt\u003c\/strong\u003e for typical marine conditions; the species can tolerate considerably broader salinity ranges. \u003cbr\u003epH Range: Approximately \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e7.5–8.4\u003c\/strong\u003e in marine systems\u003cbr\u003eWater Hardness: Naturally adapted to mineral-rich marine\/brackish water\u003cbr\u003eWater Quality: Excellent filtration, strong oxygenation, stable salinity, and low ammonia\/nitrite are important\u003cbr\u003eSubstrate: Fine sand or soft substrate is preferred because Tiger Shrimp are bottom-dwelling and may burrow\u003cbr\u003eTemperament: Generally peaceful toward similarly sized animals but \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003epredatory\/opportunistic\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x1yc453h x1c3i2sq x1gtpwm6 x7amdea x1i21sxh xladpa3 x1iykcro xma8rkl x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x1a024ua x14l7nz5 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOmnivorous\/Opportunistic: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTiger Shrimp are active bottom-feeders and consume a wide variety of organic material, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"xonam98 x1epdd7z xemmon1 xn020vs xfl32do xluzp7q x1yc453h x38giro xat24cr x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r xrxpjvj x1bxe5rh\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMarine pellets and shrimp foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFish or seafood-based foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSmall crustaceans and other invertebrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDetritus and organic matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWorms and other small benthic organisms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAlgae and plant material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"2\"\u003eThey are more predatory than small ornamental aquarium shrimp and should not be treated as a typical algae-cleanup shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x1yc453h x1c3i2sq x1gtpwm6 x7amdea x1i21sxh xladpa3 x1iykcro xma8rkl x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x1a024ua x14l7nz5 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eColor: Brown, gray-brown, or greenish-brown body with distinctive \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003edark and light transverse bands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: Long, robust body with a prominent rostrum, muscular abdomen, and well-developed swimming legs\u003cbr\u003ePattern: Characteristic tiger-like striping across the body and tail\u003cbr\u003eLegs: Often show yellowish or bluish coloration around the bases of the swimming legs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x1yc453h x1c3i2sq x1gtpwm6 x7amdea x1i21sxh xladpa3 x1iykcro xma8rkl x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x1a024ua x14l7nz5 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDistinctive Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"xonam98 x1epdd7z xemmon1 xn020vs xfl32do xluzp7q x1yc453h x38giro xat24cr x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r xrxpjvj x1bxe5rh\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStrong \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eblack\/brown and light banding\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the species its “Tiger Shrimp” name\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLarge-bodied compared with ornamental dwarf shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRapid-growing species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJuveniles commonly occupy \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eestuaries, lagoons, mangroves, and shallow coastal waters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAdults move toward deeper marine environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCan reach approximately \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e30 cm \/ 12 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFemales generally grow larger than males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eS\/M specimens are \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eyoung Tiger Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a separate species or variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fiora Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50575639904514,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"QAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3208\/1666\/files\/TigerShrimp.webp?v=1790886771","url":"https:\/\/www.fiorapets.qa\/products\/tiger-shrimp-s-m","provider":"Fiora Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}