{"product_id":"peppermint-shrimp","title":"Peppermint Shrimp","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeppermint Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a popular reef aquarium invertebrate known for its red-and-white striped appearance, active scavenging behavior, and reputation for helping control \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAiptasia pest anemones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Small, hardy, and useful, Peppermint Shrimp make an excellent addition to many saltwater aquarium clean-up crews.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the day, Peppermint Shrimp may spend time hiding within caves and rockwork. As they become comfortable—or when food enters the aquarium—they often emerge to explore the reef and scavenge for leftover food and organic material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeppermint Shrimp Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLysmata wurdemanni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species complex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peppermint Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Marine Shrimp \/ Clean-Up Crew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore \/ Scavenger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Area:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rockwork \u0026amp; Caves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 74–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended pH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo Peppermint Shrimp Eat Aiptasia?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeppermint Shrimp are commonly added to reef aquariums as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural method of controlling Aiptasia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a fast-spreading pest anemone that can sting corals and become difficult to manage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany genuine Peppermint Shrimp will consume smaller Aiptasia, although results can vary between individual shrimp. They should not be considered a guaranteed solution for every Aiptasia infestation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrect identification is also important, as several similar-looking shrimp are sometimes sold under the Peppermint Shrimp name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Aquarium Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeppermint Shrimp are opportunistic omnivores and scavengers. 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