ORA Peppermint Shrimp (Qty 12)

Fast Stats

• Care Degree: Straightforward
• Weight-reduction plan: Carnivore
• Temperament: Peaceable
• Reef-Secure: Sure
• Supply: Captive Bred
• Approximate Buy Measurement: 0.75-1″
• Approximate Max Measurement: 2″

Overview

Introducing the ORA Peppermint Shrimp, shipped with utmost care and high-quality packaging designed particularly for reside animals from our companion, ORA. Licensed by the Mr. Chili Sustainability Alliance, these shrimp are sustainably bred and raised with distinctive husbandry practices. A portion of internet proceeds (2%) is devoted to supporting Ocean Conservation.

The Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata sp.) encompasses a wide range of species discovered alongside the Japanese Seaboard, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. Recognizable by its putting purple stripes in opposition to a clear to cream-colored physique, this shrimp reaches a most measurement of two inches.

Identified for its urge for food for the troublesome Aiptasia anemone, the Peppermint Shrimp performs an important position in controlling the unfold of those pests in reef programs. It additionally scavenges for meals, contributing to a more healthy aquarium surroundings with out harming corals.

By day, these shrimp favor to cover amongst reside rock, rising at evening to forage. They’re non-aggressive and may cohabitate peacefully in teams inside the identical reef aquarium. When saved in pairs or extra, peppermint shrimp could even spawn, offering meals for corals and small fish within the type of newly hatched larvae.

Notice: The picture is a illustration of what to anticipate; the looks of the animal you obtain could differ barely.

Water Parameters

Sustaining optimum water circumstances is important for the well being of your Peppermint Shrimp. Whereas they’re hardy members of the cleanup crew, a secure surroundings permits them to thrive.

• Temperature: 75-78°F (preserve stability with minimal swings of +/- 1°F)
• pH Degree: 7.7 to eight.5
• Salinity: Particular gravity of 1.023-1.026 (27-35ppt) – monitor with a refractometer
• Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate: Ammonia and nitrite ought to be undetectable; nitrate ought to stay beneath 20 ppm. Common water adjustments and efficient filtration are key.

Weight-reduction plan

Peppermint Shrimp are carnivores that serve a twin objective in your reef tank: scavenging leftover meals and controlling nuisance pests. Their notable trait is their urge for food for Aiptasia anemones, which might quickly proliferate in a reef system. By consuming these small anemones, they assist preserve a wholesome stability within the aquarium.

Along with Aiptasia management, Peppermint Shrimp will readily eat uneaten meals that settles within the tank.

Feeding Frequency

In well-established tanks with enough leftover meals, they don’t require extra feeding. Nevertheless, if obligatory, small parts of meaty meals could be provided a few occasions per week.

Compatibility

Peppermint Shrimp are appropriate with peaceable fish and don’t pose a risk to corals. Keep away from bigger wrasse species or fish recognized for choosing on shrimp. When feeding corals, be cautious as these shrimp could steal meals immediately from them. To forestall this, distract the shrimp with some meals earlier than coral feeding.

Frequent Tank Mates

Splendid Fish:

• Clownfish
• Cardinalfish
• Small Wrasse
• Firefish
• Tangs
• Dwarf Angelfish
• Different peaceable fish

Invertebrates:

• Peppermint Shrimp can coexist with different invertebrates and even with different Peppermint Shrimp in the identical aquarium.

Coral:

• Thought of Reef Secure and could be saved with Smooth, LPS, or SPS corals.