Peppermint Shrimp

SKU: 
769
Scientific Name: 
Lysmata wurdemanni
Care Level: 
Diet: 
Max Size: 
2.00 inches
Water: 
72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg
Reef Compatible: 

It reaches 7 centimetres (2.8 in) in length, and is named for the bright red stripes on its otherwise translucent body, which are reminiscent of peppermint candies such as a candy cane. Its eggs, by contrast, are bright green.