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Lysmata wurdemanni
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| Peppermint Shrimp | |
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| Peppermint Shrimp | |
| Species | Lysmata wurdemanni |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L) |
| Size | 5.08 cm
1.5-2 " (3.8-5.1cm) |
| sg | 1.015 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.1 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Availability | Common |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-8 years |
| Habitat | |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Peppermint Shrimp, Veined Shrimp, Caribbean Cleaner Shrimp
[edit] Sexing
- These shrimp are hermaphrodites.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Peaceful with most fish, but may be aggressive towards Coral Banded Shrimp.
[edit] Diet
- Scavenges the bottom, and sifts sand looking for food. Will accept most flake food, live food, and frozen food.
- Will also eat those pesky Aiptasia Anemones. However, make sure the anemones are no larger than one inch, or else the shrimp will ignore them.
- Known to pick dead tissue off of fish and other invertebrates, as well as the dead skin around the cuticles of human hands reaching into the tank.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once per day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Keep ammonia and nitrite at 0. Nitrate should be under 10 ppm. Cannot tolerate copper-based medications. Supplement iodine to help aid in moulting.
[edit] Behaviour
- A generally peaceful nocturnal shrimp, they are shy during the day and will hide.
[edit] Identification
- Creamy-clear in colour with red stripes running down length of body. Can be confused with Camel Shrimp.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
- Live Aquaria
- Aqua Hobby
- Fish Lore
- Reefkeeping.com - Breeding Peppermint Shrimp
