Lysmata amboinensis is one of the most difficult ornamental shrimp to raise,only second to Stenopus hispidus IME.Main problem in both cases is the very long duration of the larval phase,Larvae(also called zoea) die before attaining last stage when they would settle.
This is a newly hatched larva,zoea1.Eyes are sessile,tail fin is a single piece and it has one pair of walking legs and two pairs of swimming legs.
