{"product_id":"xl-wild-caught-peppermint-shrimp-lysmata-boggessi-reef-safe-aiptasia-control","title":"XL Wild-Caught Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata boggessi) | Reef-Safe Aiptasia Control","description":"\u003cp\u003eShips directly from our partner’s facility. Separate shipping is calculated at checkout, and it doesn’t qualify for TCR’s free-shipping offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003eXL Wild-Caught Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata boggessi)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a natural solution to nuisance Aiptasia anemones? The XL Wild-Caught Peppermint Shrimp (\u003cem\u003eLysmata boggessi\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most effective reef-safe predators available. These active scavengers spend their days searching for uneaten food, detritus, and nuisance Aiptasia, making them an excellent addition to nearly any saltwater aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-selected for their larger size, XL Peppermint Shrimp are hardy, established specimens capable of tackling larger Aiptasia while adding constant activity and personality to your reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural Aiptasia predator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent reef-safe clean-up crew member\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActively scavenges leftover food and detritus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful with most reef fish and invertebrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger XL specimens for greater effectiveness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat addition to reef and nano reef aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLysmata boggessi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL Peppermint Shrimp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore (Aiptasia, meaty foods, pellets, frozen foods)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 72–78°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalinity: 1.023–1.026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppermint Shrimp are peaceful and thrive alongside most reef-safe fish, corals, snails, crabs, and other invertebrates. They are best known for helping control nuisance Aiptasia anemones while also cleaning up leftover food throughout the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid housing with predators such as Lionfish, Hawkfish, Triggerfish, Puffers, or large Wrasses, as these species may prey on shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Animal Shipping Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipment may be delayed if temperatures are unsafe for livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Infinity and Beyond Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67644329591063,"sku":"sku-53252351557941","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/9740\/2903\/files\/peppermint-large__02517.jpg?v=1791235099","url":"https:\/\/texascoralranch.com\/products\/xl-wild-caught-peppermint-shrimp-lysmata-boggessi-reef-safe-aiptasia-control","provider":"Texas Coral Ranch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}