Peppermint Shrimp - Lysmata wurdemanni Marine Lenses

Peppermint Shrimp - Lysmata wurdemanni Marine LensesPeppermint Shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni) The Peppermint Shrimp is a small, attractive marine shrimp known for its translucent body and fine red striping. It is popular in reef aquaria for its peaceful nature, scavenging habits and usefulness in established clean up crews. Native to the western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico region, it tends to stay close to rockwork and shaded crevices, becoming bolder once settled. In a stable marine aquarium it is

The McCosker’s Flasher Wrasse is a vibrant

with larger aquariums strongly preferred

but males can be bold and may dominate quieter fairy wrasses

Ease of use with automatic dosing

It is generally compatible with established cleaner shrimps

this species brings constant movement and natural algae-grazing behaviour to large mature reef aquariums

It thrives in low to moderate light conditions with gentle water flow

crustaceans and sea urchins

While it can adapt to a range of tank conditions

especially given its adult size

East Indies

Red Firefish (Nemateleotris magnifica)