{"product_id":"harlequin-shrimp-hymenocera-picta-copy","title":"Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeppermint shrimp are a classic reef-safe clean-up crew shrimp, loved for their scavenging behaviour and their potential to help control aiptasia. They spend a lot of time tucked into rockwork during the day, then come out more actively at feeding time. They are hardy, useful, and a great choice for most reef tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelpful scavenger that cleans up leftover food\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften used for aiptasia control (results can vary)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef safe and easy to keep in stable systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuggested parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–26°C (75–79°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.024–1.026 SG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10 dKH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia\/Nitrite:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 20 ppm (stable is best)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (with minor caution)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rockwork and caves (more active at dusk and night)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppermint shrimp are scavengers and usually do well in a stocked tank, but they will appreciate occasional direct feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeftover fish food, pellets, and frozen foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall meaty foods like mysis or finely chopped seafood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed 1 to 3 times per week if your tank is very clean or lightly stocked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful with fish and corals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be targeted by predators like hawkfish, triggers, puffers, and some wrasses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually safe with other shrimp, but may compete for hiding spots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide plenty of caves and overhangs to reduce stress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAiptasia control note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppermint shrimp are often purchased to help with aiptasia, but results vary by individual and tank conditions. Some eat aiptasia quickly, others ignore it, especially if they are being heavily fed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you are buying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize and colour can vary between individuals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all inverts, slow acclimation is recommended, especially for salinity and temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Shop of Coral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53261787693329,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5196\/6737\/files\/PeppermintShrimp_dc12c9c6-1c51-4e1d-b377-9d9fbddee55c.png?v=1773782512","url":"https:\/\/littleshopofcoral.ca\/products\/harlequin-shrimp-hymenocera-picta-copy","provider":"Little Shop of Coral","version":"1.0","type":"link"}