{"product_id":"peppermint-shrimp-aquacultured","title":"Peppermint Shrimp, Aquacultured","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Stats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEasy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef-Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes, with Caution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Purchase Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e0.75-1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Max Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Peppermint Shrimp (\u003cem\u003eLysmata sp.)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ename applies to a variety of Lysmata species that are distributed along the Eastern Seaboard, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. This attractive shrimp is named for the red stripes running the length of its transparent to cream-colored body. It grows to a maximum size of 2 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Peppermint Shrimp is famous for eating the nuisance Aiptasia anemone. In a reef system, the shrimp can control the spread of Aiptasia by eating the small, developing anemones. It is also a scavenger, looking for food and promoting a healthier aquarium. This shrimp will not eat corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the day, the shrimp will generally hide in live rock and come out at night to forage for food. The Peppermint Shrimp is non-aggressive with fish and other invertebrates, and groups of them can cohabitate peacefully in the same reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not uncommon for peppermint shrimp to spawn when kept in groups of 2 or more. The newly hatched shrimp larvae are great food for corals and small fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Image is a representation of what to expect. The animal you receive may vary slightly in appearance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Summit City Coral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51659295686939,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/5100\/5999\/files\/IMG_9205_1.jpg?v=1774554334","url":"https:\/\/www.summitcitycoral.com\/products\/peppermint-shrimp-aquacultured","provider":"Summit City Coral","version":"1.0","type":"link"}