Description
The Saltwater Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni) is also known as Veined Shrimp and Caribbean Cleaner Shrimp. It is a natural predator of the nuisance anemone- aiptasia, while some peppermint shrimp may have more of a taste for the anemone than others. It is a peaceful shrimp toward other tank mates, and can be kept with several of its kind successfully.
| COMMON NAME: | Peppermint Shrimp | ||
| SCIENTIFIC NAME: | Lysmata wurdemanni | ||
| SIZE AVAILABLE: | ~1-1.5 inch | ||
| MINIMUM TANK SIZE: | 30 gallons | ||
| FOOD/DIET: | Carnivore | ||
| CARE LEVEL: | Moderately Easy | ||
| REEF SAFE: | Yes | ||
| AVAILABILITY: | Most always available - 99% |
