White Spot Anemone

The Invertebrate White Spot Anemone (Periclimenes brevicarpalis) is a peaceful species that is reef-safe with caution, admired for its translucent body adorned with striking white spots, delicate appendages, and symbiotic relationship with host anemones.

Males typically are smaller and less vividly marked, while females/juveniles are slightly larger and often display more prominent spots. They reach about 2 inches and should be housed in aquariums of at least 20 gallons.

Provide a well-established tank with live rock for grazing and hiding, a fine sandbed, and open swimming areas. Maintain stable water parameters (salinity ~1.020-1.025, temperature ~72-79°F, pH ~8.1-8.4), and a secure lid since many shrimp are prone to escaping.

Diet should consist of small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, copepods, and finely chopped seafood, and with proper care, this shrimp makes a striking and fascinating addition to a reef aquarium, especially in anemone-associated displays.

International Aquatics Quarantine & 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.

Several 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.