peppermint shrimp

[EvilE]

I got one a few days ago to take care of some aiptasia, and I haven't seen him since!! Do they hide all the time? He hasn't touched the aiptasia either.....

 

[ROB2005]

They are usually active during the night, however they will pop out from time to time during feeding to catch any of the food that flits by.

 

[Midnightbreeze]

I got a 12 gallon nano tank a few weeks ago, and in haste, bought FOUR peppermint shrimps for it. I decided that I didn't want them, and that they would probably eat any coral I put in there down the road. To get them out, I had to remove 12 pounds of liverock. I scooped them up, put them in a bucket, and took them back to the LFS. They tossed them into a quarantine tank. They were white as a ghost! Just like ghost shrimp, but otherwise fine. I guess stress will turn a shrimps colors. I'm hoping them get pink again in a few hours:-/

 

[MikeyNYC]

Rob hit the nail on the head. Mostly nocturnal, but always make an appearance for a free meal.

 

[EvilE]

Ihope they meal upon my aiptasia!! I got two more today, for a total of three in my 55 gallon setup....

 

[jake32010]

mine are usaly active all the time... its werd!

 

[bbehring]

mine never touched my aiptasia. They were a worthless pair. Get yourself some Joe's Juice. Much easier than hoping your shrimp will find his life long food match!

 

[EvilE]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11131952#post11131952 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bbehring
mine never touched my aiptasia. They were a worthless pair. Get yourself some Joe's Juice. Much easier than hoping your shrimp will find his life long food match!

I usually use vinegar--I was just hoping the shrimp would do the work for me--so far not

 

[650-IS350]

Its hit or miss with Peps on Aptasia.. just joes juice or kalk paste it. I got 3 and they all don't bother the aptasia since they wait for feeding time.