Peppermint Shrimp

Lysmata wurdemanni

Identification	Nearly translucent with red and clear striping. Will “dance” or sway back and forth when threatened.
Maximum Length	2 inches
Origin	Caribbean
Minimum Tank Size	10 gallons
Reef Compatibility	Reef safe

Behavior

Peaceful and low-maintenance. Primarily nocturnal. Best known for consuming nuisance Aiptasia anemones. Requires iodine for proper molting. Needs places to hide after molting while its shell re-hardens.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore. Scavenges through substrate. Will actively hunt and consume Aiptasia anemones — a highly valued clean-up crew behavior.

Cautions

Sensitive to copper-based medications and extreme nitrate levels. Acclimate slowly. Do not add during copper treatments.