Peppermint Shrimp

This Peppermint Shrimp listing identifies Lysmata wurdemanni in the catalog. Species identification matters: several similar-looking shrimp are sold under peppermint or camel shrimp names, and their suitability for a reef aquarium is not interchangeable.

Lysmata wurdemanni is kept as a scavenger and for its ability to eat Aiptasia anemones. Treat pest consumption as a behaviour to confirm rather than a promise that every individual will clear every anemone. Continue to provide suitable food while observing how it behaves in your system.

Before ordering, mention any predatory fish and delicate colonial polyps in the aquarium. Some shrimp can bother ornamental polyps, and large fish may treat them as prey. Our team can help check the intended combination and confirm the shrimp currently available.