Common Name:Peppermint Shrimp
Scientific Name:Lysmata wurdemanni
Family:Hippolytidae
Origin:Caribbean
Diet:Omnivore
Temperament: Peaceful
Average Size:2 inches
Gender: They are hermaphroditic so any two shrimp can reproduce fertile eggs.
Perferred Water Conditions: A very hardy little shrimp, can be acclimated to most aquariums.
Care: This shrimp is considered the king scavenger compared to other shrimp, this shrimp can live for years in your tank without needing to be fed, they are great for eating aptasia anemones. This shrimp is in the cleaner family but generally does not clean fish.
Author:BlueAmbist
Image Credit:BlueAmbist
