Peppermint Shrimp
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- Arrive alive guarantee
- Overnight, oxygen packed
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- Overnight insulated delivery on fish orders, £19.95, and free collection near Gatwick
- Arrive-alive promise plus our Perfect Health Arrival guarantee
- You choose the delivery day at checkout. We only show days we can genuinely deliver
- £35 minimum on livestock orders. Dry goods ship free alongside fish
Marine Fish Perfect Health Promise
All marine fish have a Perfect Health Arrival guarantee. For the following reasons, we cannot guarantee beyond that.
A number of different reasons can affect why a marine fish does not settle into its new environment. These range from:
- Unsuitable water conditions: incorrect pH, high ammonia and nitrite levels.
- Tank bullies: some marine fish are very passive and will not mix well with more boisterous tank mates.
- Incorrect tank size: please research the fish you are buying, as some will become stressed in a tank that is too small.
If you have any problems on arrival
Please contact us straight away and we will extend your guarantee until the fish is healthy again. You must call on the arrival day to activate this.
01293 749046Credit notes
If any of your aquatic life dies during our guarantees and has been acclimatised in a mature aquarium, please take a photo and email it across and we will send you a credit note.
Please email photographs of the deceased specimens to sales@aquaticstoyourdoor.co.uk.
About this fish
What is its maximum size?
Up to approximately 5 cm in length.
Where is its origin and where is it exported from?
Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni) originate from the Western Atlantic, including the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and coastal regions of Florida.
Is it reef compatible?
Generally yes, although with some caution. Peppermint Shrimp are considered reef-safe in most aquariums and are particularly popular for eating unwanted Aiptasia anemones. However, they may occasionally pick at certain corals or anemones, particularly if food is scarce. They are generally suitable for established reef aquariums.
What should I feed it?
Feed a varied diet of frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped prawns, marine seafood and suitable sinking pellets. They will also scavenge leftover food and organic matter. Peppermint Shrimp may consume Aiptasia anemones, although not all individuals will readily eat them. Feed small portions regularly to ensure they receive adequate nutrition.
How many can I keep?
Peppermint Shrimp can generally be kept singly, in pairs or in small groups, depending on aquarium size. They are relatively peaceful and can sometimes be kept in groups. Provide plenty of live rock and hiding places, particularly around moulting periods.
How compatible is it with other fish?
Generally suitable for peaceful community and reef aquariums. Avoid housing them with predatory fish such as lionfish, hawkfish, triggerfish and larger wrasses that may eat shrimp. They are usually compatible with other peaceful ornamental invertebrates.
Water parameters
Temperature: 23–27°C
pH: 8.1–8.4
Specific gravity (salinity): 1.023–1.025
If it does not arrive alive, you do not pay for it.
Photograph the bag unopened, send it to us within four hours of delivery, and we will put it right with a refund or a replacement.* Our guarantee on marine fish covers their health on arrival. If anything concerns you, please ring us on the day they arrive and we will extend it until the fish is healthy again.
*Whether we refund or replace is our decision and depends on the fish and its cost. A replacement may travel with a future order rather than straight away.