peppermint shrimp

[d2hpeter]

very difficult to get this shrimp.
Anyone got spare to sell?
want to use it to get rid of aiptasia anemones.

[solonavi]

Peppermint is pretty limited and do note that its one fo the most sensitive shrimp in this hobby.

Gd luck in ur search for it.
JC

[Darylyap]

JC, wat about sexy shrimp's difficulty level in rearing?

[solonavi]

i assume u referring to Anemone Shrimp, Periclimenes brevicarpalis?

Personally, no experience with it. Sorry. Maybe these 2 links will help.
http://www.centralpets.com/animals/f...s/swi1829.html
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...fm?pCatId=1135

"Anemone Shrimp thrive in temperatures between 72 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit (23 to 26 degrees Celsius). The pH value should be 8.3 or 8.4 and specific gravity levels should have measurements of 1.023 to 1.025. It is important that iodine levels in the aquarium remain sufficient, to avoid problems during molts. It is usually best kept singly or in pairs. Some people prefer to feed Anemone Shrimp small bits of frozen or dry foods but this is not actually necessary."

Cheers
JC

[Darylyap]

Thanks JC, for your usual excellent & fast response and advice!

[Darylyap]

my only worry is, it becomes expensive meal for other fishes eg coral beauty or some wrasses (purple or 6 line)

[solonavi]

my only worry is, it becomes expensive meal for other fishes eg coral beauty or some wrasses (purple or 6 line)

The chances are quite high cos they are pretty small.

JC

[mordrake]

you can usually get peppermint shrimps from aquamarin at jln kayu

AquaMarin Aquatic Pets
246 Jalan Kayu
Tel : 64842006

give them a call to check stock.

not really difficult to keep and works wonders agst aiptasia.