Kuekenthals shrimp (Lysmata kuekenthali)

[Keoki18]

I was wondering if anyone has kept this species in a reef tank. I have a 30 gallon system with mostly NPS corals. I am having a problem with aptasia due to all the food I have to feed out. I can kill the guys I see, but I have many shelves that I cannot reach. Someone suggested this species.

I know many will say go with peppermint shrimp, but here's the kicker. The species must be from the pacific. Better if its localized around the Philippians.

Thanks!

 

[Calappidae]

It's worth a try as no damage should be done regardless of it's introduction, but I can't say or guarantee whether or not it'll effectively handle aiptasia. Even peppermints have a rare occurency of ignoring aiptasia. (like mine)