Peppermint Shrimp Lysmata wurdemanni

Lysmata wurdemanni , Peppermint Shrimp, is the go-to biological solution for controlling Aiptasia—those invasive anemones that are virtually impossible to eliminate otherwise. Its characteristic pale pink, translucent body with red stripes is easily recognizable.

His role in the baccalaureate

Actively and naturally detects and consumes Aiptasia. Also cleans up food scraps and organic debris. Introducing several individuals (3–5) significantly increases effectiveness against Aiptasia.

Recommended conditions

• Temperature: 23–27°C — Salinity: 1.023–1.026
• pH: 7.8–8.4 (normal natural day/night fluctuation in a reef tank)
• Alkalinity: 8–10 dKH — Minimum volume: 80L

Behavior

Primarily nocturnal, hunting Aiptasia anemones. Hermaphroditic – reproduces regularly. Caution: may prey on small ornamental anemones if Aiptasia are scarce.

Compatibility

Pacific waters with corals and standard fish. Avoid areas with large wrasses and crustacean predators.