Peppermint Shrimp
(Lysmata wurdemanni)

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Peppermint Shrimp: Your Reef’s Natural Cleaner!

Add this captivating invertebrate to your saltwater aquarium for a unique display and an invaluable member of your cleanup crew. Watch them diligently scavenge and help maintain a pristine environment.

Overview

The Peppermint Shrimp (*Lysmata wurdemanni*) is a fascinating marine invertebrate, recognizable by its translucent body adorned with distinct red stripes, giving it a charming candy-cane appearance. These active scavengers are primarily nocturnal, often seen exploring live rock and substrate under dimmer lights, though they can become bolder during the day in a settled aquarium. They use their long antennae to navigate and discover detritus, uneaten food, and sometimes even nuisance Aiptasia anemones, contributing significantly to your tank’s health.

Care Level

Peppermint Shrimp are considered easy to care for, making them suitable for aquarists of all experience levels. They possess a generally peaceful temperament, compatible with most small, peaceful fish and invertebrates. While typically social with their own kind, overcrowding can lead to territorial disputes, so ensure adequate space for these valuable reef cleanup crew members.

Tank Essentials

A minimum tank size of 38 litres (10 gallons) is recommended for a single Peppermint Shrimp, with an additional 19 litres (5 gallons) per extra shrimp to ensure ample space. Provide plenty of live rock with nooks and crevices for hiding and foraging. Maintain stable water parameters: temperature 22-28°C and pH 8.1-8.4.

Diet

These omnivorous scavengers thrive on detritus, uneaten food, and algae found in your aquarium. Supplement their diet with high-quality sinking pellets, flakes, or frozen meaty foods like mysis and brine shrimp to ensure optimal nutrition and healthy aquarium fish.

Why Buy From Us

When you choose to buy Peppermint Shrimp online from us, you’re investing in healthy, responsibly sourced invertebrates. We prioritize stringent quarantine protocols and humane shipping to ensure your new arrivals are robust and ready to thrive in your marine ecosystem. Enhance your tank with these diligent and beautiful additions today!

• Scientific Name: Lysmata wurdemanni
• Common Name / Variant: Peppermint Shrimp
• Maximum Size: 5 cm
• Origin: Western Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 22–28°C
• Lifespan: 2–3 years
• Swimming Zone: Bottom | Mid

Add a Peppermint Shrimp to your reef cleanup crew now!