{"product_id":"peppermint-shrimp","title":"Peppermint Shrimp","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePeppermint Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e is a popular and useful addition to marine aquariums, best known for its ability to prey on \u003cstrong\u003eAiptasia anemones\u003c\/strong\u003e. With its attractive red-and-white striped body and peaceful nature, it can be both an effective clean-up crew member and an interesting addition to a reef system.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppermint Shrimp are primarily nocturnal and will often spend the day hiding within rockwork before becoming active after lights out. They are generally peaceful and can be kept individually or in groups, with groups often being more effective when targeting Aiptasia outbreaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide plenty of caves and rockwork for shelter and supplement their natural scavenging with a varied diet of frozen marine foods and quality sinking foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLysmata wurdemanni\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.024–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aiptasia, algae, detritus, frozen foods and sinking pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40L+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rockwork, caves and shaded areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally reef safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily nocturnal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Peppermint Shrimp eat Aiptasia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Peppermint Shrimp are widely used as a biological control for smaller Aiptasia anemones. Results can vary between individual shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep multiple Peppermint Shrimp together?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally social and can be kept in groups, provided the aquarium has sufficient hiding places and food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Peppermint Shrimp reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally yes, although individual behaviour can vary. They are commonly kept in reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Peppermint Shrimp active during the day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are primarily nocturnal and may spend much of the daylight period hiding in rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpecting them to remove every Aiptasia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual shrimp vary in their willingness to eat Aiptasia, and larger infestations may require additional control methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping them with predators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge wrasses, groupers and other predatory fish may view Peppermint Shrimp as food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot providing hiding places\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaves and crevices are important, particularly when the shrimp are first introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssuming they don't need additional food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven when eating Aiptasia, provide supplementary food when natural food sources are limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAcclimating too quickly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrimp can be sensitive to sudden changes in salinity. 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