This time was going to be different, you said. South Western Florida Keys - L.Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata boggessi) The Aiptasia Destroyers All of the following species make ideal scavengers and prey on the pest anemone Aiptasia pallida.įlorida Bay and Gulf of Mexico - L. The exact species you receive will vary based on the time of year, weather conditions, freight space, and inventory levels.
The exact species that will be shipped to your door is one of the following listed below. Differences in exact collection location often dictates what species we have in stock. Rhyne and he has confirmed that all species of peppermint shrimp he has tested in the laboratory consume Aiptasia. We occasionally receive other species from the Lysmata wurdemanni complex. Our peppermint shrimp are from either the Florida Keys or the Gulf of Mexico and are most often Lysmata boggessi, a species proven to consume Aiptaisa (Rhyne et al. In general, peppermint shrimp from different regions can easily be identified to species level by their color patterns. Rhyne and Junda Lin based on their morphology and color pattern. The Western Atlantic Peppermint Shrimp complex Lysmata wurdemanni has been reclassified in 2006 by Andrew L. Rearing the larvae requires specialized feeds and care outside of the display aquarium. The Peppermint Shrimp has been successfully bred by commercial fish farms, and can be bred in the home aquarium. In addition to what it obtains from scavenging, the diet of the Peppermint Shrimp should consist of most types of prepared foods and the occasional pieces of fresh fish. It also requires supplemental iodine to encourage proper molting of its carapace. Like other invertebrates, the Peppermint Shrimp cannot tolerate copper-based medications or high nitrate levels. Peppermint Shrimp are very social and peaceful towards most reef inhabitants. The Peppermint Shrimp does best in home aquariums with live rock, ample places to hide, as well as open areas to scavenge. Some even take up residence in the core of pipe sponges. In the wild, Peppermint Shrimp are usually found in the vertical shafts of the reef. However, that shrimp has a pointed nose and inter-spaced white stripes over its body. This ornamental member of the Hippolytidae family is brightly colored with a creamy white body striped with several thin and distinct longitudinal red bands.Īlso known as the Veined or Caribbean Cleaner Shrimp, the Peppermint Shrimp is sometimes confused with its Pacific cousin, Rhynchocinetes durbanensis. The Peppermint Shrimp picks its way around your aquarium and live rock to consume detritus, uneaten food, and decomposing organic material.
Though considered part of the "cleaner" grouping of shrimp, Lysmata wurdemanni is more of a scavenger. Keep in mind that some individual Peppermint Shrimp are better at managing aiptasia while others may not be interested in aiptasia at all. The Peppermint Shrimp is best known for its natural ability to manage nuisance Aiptasia, or glass anemones. Size: 2" Color Form: Red, White, Yellow Diet: Carnivore Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Iodine, Trace Elements Compatibility: View Chart Origin: Florida Keys, Gulf of Mexico, Western Atlantic Family: Hippolytidae What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here overview Care Level: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Reef Compatible: Yes Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025 Max.
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