{"product_id":"kuekenthals-peppermint-shrimp","title":"Kuekenthal's Peppermint Shrimp","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"177\"\u003eKuekenthal’s Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata kuekenthali)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"195\"\u003epeaceful\u003c\/strong\u003e species that is \u003cstrong data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"225\"\u003ereef-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e, admired for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"315\"\u003ebright red striping, translucent body, and natural cleaning behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e. Males typically resemble females in appearance, though females\/juveniles may appear slightly smaller and less robust in body size. They reach about \u003cstrong data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"477\"\u003e2 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e as adults and should be housed in aquariums of at least \u003cstrong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"548\"\u003e10 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eProvide \u003cstrong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eplenty of live rock and hiding spots\u003c\/strong\u003e to help them feel secure, along with stable water parameters (salinity ~1.020–1.025, temp ~72–79°F, pH ~8.1–8.4). A secure lid is recommended, as shrimp can climb and occasionally escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eDiet should consist of \u003cstrong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"906\"\u003emysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, high-quality pellets, and detritus\u003c\/strong\u003e. They may also help control nuisance Aiptasia anemones. With proper care, this shrimp makes a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003estandout and useful addition\u003c\/strong\u003e to the reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Aquatics Quarantine \u0026amp; Guarantee: All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. On request, we also send photos\/videos after arrival at IA. Some species are import-to-order (3-10 business days). Many common species are already cleared or near the end of QT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral species will be import-to-order and may take anywhere from 3-10 business days to secure. Once your fish is secured, you will be notified, and the quarantine process will then begin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"International Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57476490723631,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/3532\/6511\/files\/Kuekenthal_sPeppermintShrimp.png?v=1777528697","url":"https:\/\/internationalaquatics.com\/products\/kuekenthals-peppermint-shrimp","provider":"International Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}