This is most probably a Spotted Cleaner Shrimp.I say "most probably" because there are a number of species so close in appearance that only examination under a microscope let's you know for sure.
The body is transparent, there are three or four white and tan saddle markings across the back, the legs and claws are banded with white, purple, red or lavender and there are two pairs of long white, hair like antennae with dark bands. Occasionally, you will even see them with a row of pinkish eggs attached to their belly.
They live in association with various anemones. Perched on the tentacles of the anemone, they sway their bodies and wave their antennae to attract the fish that they will clean.
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