{"product_id":"ora-captive-bred-peppermint-shrimp-3-pack-lysmata-sp","title":"ORA Captive-Bred Peppermint Shrimp – 3 Pack (Lysmata sp.)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eORA Captive-Bred Peppermint Shrimp – 3 Pack (Lysmata sp.)\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a hardworking cleanup crew to your reef with the \u003cstrong\u003eORA Captive-Bred Peppermint Shrimp 3-Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e. These small marine shrimp feature distinctive red striping over a translucent to cream-colored body and can reach approximately 2 inches at maturity. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppermint Shrimp are popular reef inhabitants because they combine interesting behavior with useful scavenging. They forage around rockwork and the aquarium for leftover food and organic material and are also well known for consuming \u003cstrong\u003esmall nuisance Aiptasia anemones\u003c\/strong\u003e. Individual results with Aiptasia can vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes \u003cstrong\u003ethree captive-bred Peppermint Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an easy way to introduce a small group to an established saltwater or reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lysmata sp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peppermint Shrimp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquaculture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive Bred\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeder:\u003c\/strong\u003e ORA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 Shrimp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Purchase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–1 Inch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2 Inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore \/ Scavenger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppermint Shrimp are typically peaceful toward compatible fish and invertebrates and can be kept in groups. 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