Lysmata wurdemanni

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Peppermint Shrimp
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)
pH	8.1 - 8.4
Temp.	295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K 25.556 °C 537.67 °R72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)
Water Hardness	8-12
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	3-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Peppermint Shrimp, Veined Shrimp, Caribbean Cleaner Shrimp

[edit] Sexing

These shrimp are hermaphrodites.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Bottom feeder. A nocturnal shrimp, they are shy during the day and will hide. Peaceful with most fish, but may be agressive to 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 Anenomes! However, make sure the anenomes are no larger than 1 inch, or else the shrimp will ignore it.

[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 shedding.

[edit] Behaviour

Peaceful.

[edit] Identification

Creamy-clear in color 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