Peppermint shrimp care
Lysmata wurdemanni
Peppermint shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni) grows to about 5 cm (2 in) and needs a tank of at least 75 liters (20 US gallons). Keep it at 24–27 °C (75–81 °F) with a pH of 8.1–8.4.
SaltwaterEasyPeaceful
Adult size5 cm · 2 in
Smallest tank75 L · 20 gal
Temperature24–27 °C · 75–81 °F
pH8.1–8.4
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsBottom
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Ocellaris clownfishRoyal grammaFirefish gobyYellow tangBlue-green chromisBanggai cardinalfishMandarin dragonetYellow watchman gobyCoral beauty angelfishSkunk cleaner shrimpTurbo snailBlue-leg hermit crab
Avoid with
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
Camarón mentaCamarão-mentaCrevette peppermintPfefferminzgarneleGamberetto peppermintNane karides