Consumes aiptasia and waste for natural aquarium cleaning
Brightly colored with red bands for visual appeal
Social and less territorial than other shrimp species
Thrives in live rock environments with ample hiding and open spaces
Helps maintain a clean and healthy aquarium ecosystem
Peppermint Shrimp are very popular within the saltwater aquarium hobby as they consume aiptasia and are excellent scavengers. These shrimp do best in a home aquarium that has plenty of live rock with ample hiding places as well as open spaces for them to scavenge for food. These ornamental shrimp are brightly colored with a clear or sligh
Type
Ornamental shrimp
Color
Clear body with thin red bands
Diet
Consumes aiptasia and organic waste
Habitat
Live rock with ample hiding and open spaces
Territoriality
Less territorial than other shrimp
Compatibility
Not suitable for aggressive fish like triggers, hawkfish, or lionfish
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Received all peppermint, shrimp, good size very healthy put in my tank right away. They’re doing very well.
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Anonymous · Yesterday
Came in healthy and swimming, doing great so far.
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Dennis · October 15, 2026
Shrimp order arrives in great shape. Very pleased.