Female then carries the eggs until the first larval stage (your miniature shrimp). We then encourage aquarists to add a few peppermint shrimp once the Aiptasia has been decimated to ensure new infestations do not reoccur. When the female shrimp molts it sends out pheromones to attract a male and the eggs get fertilized. For large infestations of Aiptasia where polyps are greater than a half inch in diameter and cover a majority of the aquarium, we recommend adding our captive bred Berghia Nudibranch species to help begin eradication of the Aiptasia. The peppermint shrimp is found primarily in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico where Aiptasia species are found. It is often confused by novice aquarists with the camelback shrimp, (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) which will not consume Aiptasia, has a more erratic pattern of white and red, and is found in the Pacific. The peppermint shrimp gets its name due to the red stripes that run horizontally down the body. As they become more accustomed to aquarium life, they will likely be more active during the day. Aiptasia anemones can overrun an aquarium or refugium, and no amount of picking and cleaning will get rid of. Peppermint shrimp are most commonly used to control Aiptasia anemones (Pale Anemones) in reef tanks and refugiums. Due to their nocturnal nature, they will likely hide in the rockwork during the day and forage during the night on anemones and leftover food. Peppermint Shrimp, Lysmata wurdemanni and other species, are a very popular shrimp from the Florida Keys. These shrimp grow to around 3 inches in length and consume large amounts of the troublesome pest anemones. The peppermint shrimp, Lysmata wurdemanni, is a great addition to saltwater aquariums experiencing problems with Aiptasia anemones.
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