Peppermint shrimp, or Candy Cane shrimp, are one of the most popular ornamental shrimp within the aquarium trade.In fact, they are so popular that they are intensely harvested, more sothan most other invertebrate species.With them being so popular, and their ease of breeding, we really should be working together as hobbyists to ease up on just how many we collect.These shrimp serve several ecological purposes- from controlling pest anemones, cleaning decaying organic matter from the reef, and even acting as a cleaner shrimp removing dead skin and parasites from fish.If we continue to harvest these little shrimp at the rate we currently are, who knows what kind of impact we could accidentally have on their natural habitat.Thankfully,Peppermints are one of the easier shrimpto breed and tank bred specimens are getting easier and easier to find.And, hobbyists dedicated to breeding set ups are also able to rear young.If you are up for a challenge, this is a fun project to undertake!
The Parents
First, you have to establish your breeding colony.Candy Cane shrimp are notoriously cannibalistic and aggressive towards one another, so do not expect every single one you buy to survive.It is better to start with a few extra and let them work out who is strongest and gets to be part of the colony.Typically, about 2 shrimp per 10 gallons is about where they will level out.So, if you have a 20 gallon tank to breed them in, purchasing 4 to 6 shrimp is recommended.
The Breeding Tank
In the breeding tank, place a heater, gentle filter, sand, andlive rock.Most importantly, do not add any other fish or invertebrates as they will prey on shrimp larvae, which may discourage breeding.Remember to keep parameters in check, and carry out routine maintenance as if this was your main display tank.Many hobbyists who have tried breeding Peppermint shrimp have killed their breeding colony due to poor water parameters or disease when they forgot to perform proper water testing or changes.Plenty of live rock is needed to provide the shrimp territory and places to get away and hide from each other.Right after molting, the adults are vulnerable and can be easily hunted down and injured or killed by another shrimp.Many successful breeders also stress the importance of feeding the parent colony daily with a varied, enriched, and healthy diet and how much it increased their success rate.
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Larvae Hatching
From my research, there is no one answer as to how long shrimp carry their eggs before releasing them.Some have their shrimp carry for 10-20 days, while some have individuals who carry for upwards of 2 months.This is all likely influenced by the size of the colony, predators in the tank, and water parameters.But, when the eggs are ready to hatch, you will notice that they turn a more silvery color.At this point, you will need to decide how you will transfer the free swimming larvae to the larval rearing tank.Some prefer to catch the parent shrimp a day or two before they will release their young and move it to the other tank until then.Others will black out the breeding tank, and use a flashlight to attract all of the larvae to one area, and scoop them out gently with a bowl.And finally, some purchase a "larvae snagger /catcher" device online and use it to catch young for them.Make sure you plan your methods before it is too late!Peppermints release their free swimming larvae after lights go out, with most reporting 10 PM to 2 AM being the most common times.
The Larval Rearing Tank
This should be an empty tank in a darker room, with only a heater and airstone.The stone should be gently releasing air into the tank, not violently releasing a tornado of bubbles that explode everywhere and thrash the babies around.A 5 to 15 gallon aquarium is typically a good tank size to use.Airline tubing will also be needed to preform daily, yes daily, water changes.Baby Peppermint shrimp require a lot of food, and it will quickly foul the water and kill everything if you don't do daily water changes.Airline tubing is recommended so that you can easily maneuver the tank to avoid sucking up any larvae.Water from the parent breeding tank can be used as clean water, which will encourage you to keep up on maintenance in both tanks!
How to Raise the Larvae
For the first few weeks of life, the larvae will be free swimming, unlike their parents.From day 1, you need to have a supply ofbrine shrimpeggs available to hatch continuously.I highly recommend having 3-4 different hatching stations.The babyCandy Cane shrimpwill need to eat roughly 5 times a day, every 2-3 hours.For the first week, very very young babybrine shrimpis required.Basically, you need to have just-hatched brine ready to dump in 5 times a day.For their second week of life, slightly olderbrine shrimpmay be used.Around 2 weeks old, feed the young smallfrozen foods(chopped up mysis, adult brine, krill, plankton, and any other meaty cubes you have).You can also now incorporate crushed flakes.Each of these foods should be enriched, baby brine with phytoplankton and other foods with a vitamin soak.
Larval Stages
To help you keep track of the progression while breeding peppermint shrimp, here are some major stages they will undergo on their journey to adulthood.First, they will be hatched without eye stalks.Between days 3 and 4, they will grow eye stalks and be roughly 50% larger than they were previously.Around days 6 and 7, they undergo a major morph.Long legs with paddle like ends grow at the front of the body.This is a particularly energy draining transition, and mortality rate typically increases around this time.While a few more stages are seen between this and settlement, they are small and barely noticeable aside from the size increases.Between days 40 and 65, the free-swimming larvae settle and metamorphose into actual shrimp.Now, you will see them walking around the bottom and sides of the glass.A few days after this, their white or clear color takes on the red and pink adult coloration.Now, they are ready to grow a little more and then be transferred to your grow out tank!It is important to remove them now, as younger larval shrimp make tasty snacks for their older siblings.Do not move them into the adult breeding tank, many people report that adults will bully and kill young shrimps.Most people set up a few plastic trays with rocks and airstones to allow shrimp to safely grow before being added to your reef tank, sold to other hobbyists, or traded in at the local fish store.
Conclusions
With Peppermint shrimp being such great clean up crew members, and their appetite forAiptasia Anemones, it's easy to understand why this invert is so intensely traded across the globe.Aside from their aggressive tendencies towards each other, there are really no downsides to be said about this shrimp.If you have a couple of spare tanks, breeding peppermint shrimp is definitely a fun, education, and somewhat easy project to work on to further your involvement in this wonderful hobby!
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Sean Beaversays
Awesome read.This is something I couldn't do.
Ellen Apariciosays
Great article.I would never have time to raise these shrimps.
Donna L Holdersays
really neat thing to do.i bet its hard though
N Lsays
I've had good results with Peppermint shrimp eradicating aptasia anemones in the past.I know it's hit or miss for some people, but the trick is to not feed them IME.Hungry shrimp will go after the pest anemones.Once the aptasia are gone, you can feed normally.
Ryansays
There are different types of peppermint shrimp, only one type eats aptasia
Chad Smithsays
Great post!
Chad Smithsays
Definitely might give this a try.
Hugosays
Will like to own one some day!
Mariosays
Interesting
owais Noorzadsays
yeah me either
Juansays
Cool
Aidyn Hillsays
Same I would fail miserably
Davidsays
Never thought about raising shrimp.I may do it.
tarheelborn1982says
Merry Christmas
Nghia Lesays
Merry chritmas
bu.nghia417says
Happy new year
ocjake06says
Happy holidays
Eastonsays
Breeding peppermint shrimp seems cool.Loll
Chris Whalensays
These little guys are so cool.
Kyle Thomassays
I love seeing that more and more of the animals we keep are able to be bred I capitivity.
Sondrasays
Love these guys!
Sondrasays
I love these
Jerry Pearsonsays
I never even thought of breeding them.This is some good info, I may give it a try.
Jensays
Totally going to try this.Great info.
Nicole Douglasssays
I have never tried breeding anything, do you think shrimp would be a good start?
Austin Beachsays
Awesome shrimp
Alex von Hochtrittsays
Awww.Cute shrimp!
Za Fish Guysays
I want 5.
Brian J Vickerssays
I learned alot.THANKS!!!
Ashley Zabelsays
I've never heard of peppermint shrimp!So festive!Happy Holidays!
Adam Lyndakersays
I wonder if an increase in captive breeding will lead to color morphs like we see in freshwater shrimp.
Bensays
My wife calls out peppermint Pierre
bobbyoshisays
Merry christmas and happy new year
Christopher Gilleysays
Like
Za Fish Guysays
I could use some of these.
blas artilessays
Happy Holidays
Darren Sungsays
love captive bred stuff!
Jayda Pattersonsays
I find it so interesting how aquarium hobbyists can use livestock to balance out populations within their systems.The peppermint shrimp should be no exception (:
Jennifer Lyesays
Wow cool!
Johnsays
Is it hard to breed them
Garrett Wingosays
Very informative!
Kristen Mavessays
Thank you so much for the info!I was actually just talking about this!
eric_flynn_8says
If I had room, I would try!
tragikzmdsays
Interesting read on peppermint shrimp.
zenzerheadsays
Merry Christmas
Joe Andolinosays
Great article.Thanks for the detailed info.
Gerot Melosays
Happy Holidays!!
Regina Delphsays
So much I never knew .
DANIEL SCHLAGMANsays
intersting!
Zane Greaysays
Peppermint shrimp are far more interesting then I thought.
michael psays
Interesting read, never thought about breeding them
Josh Stevenssays
Very interesting I want to do this in my tank.
Alexasays
Happy holidays!
Kyle Haggersays
Happy holidays
Kyle Haggersays
Merry Christmas
Sean Simkinssays
Nice
Chris Buswellsays
Never pondered breeding these.Do they have any known detrimental impacts on corals/zoanthids?
BRANDON Douglas STICKELsays
I love these guys.Might have to try breeding
Jarred Tachierasays
Shrimp are a necessity
Paul Cotesays
Good cleaners
Michael Hawcosays
Shramp
Dallas Tippiesays
What a great read.I never knew I could attempt this myself!
Ellasays
Amazing work
Joey Gatlinsays
I've heard somewhere they can pick at your corals so I've never gave a thought about keeping them.
ANTHONY CANDELORAsays
Sweet
Gary Passwaterssays
Unfortunately they'd be food for my wrasse in a matter of seconds
Houstonsays
I don't know that you could does this.
Michael Igelsays
Great for clean up, but not fire shrimp.
ekersdsays
Cannibalistic…never realized.Interesting article!
Derek Covatchsays
Are they beneficial in a reef tank?
Paul Kachirskysays
Thanks for the info.I am glad to hear they eat aptasia.
Felix Roeschertsays
I thought breeding peppermint shrimps were way harder to breed
Leo Minegishisays
Never thought about breeding these either, might be a fun thing to try.
Matt Traylorsays
I've had plenty that had eggs, but never thought of them as anything more than free fish food.
Ansusays
Highly informative.
Ansusays
Nice
Brian Badgesays
I wonder if there is opportunity to make a few dollars doing this?
Josh Gaysays
Happy holidays!
Bladesays
Good info
connorw88says
I want peppermint shrimp.Thanks for the info.
Julianne Morgansays
Baby skwimps ?I have a peppermint shrimp and I absolutely adore him.Ill have to give this a go!
Cole B Presleysays
Probably could breed these to make some money
Jarronsays
Very cool
Nicholas Nevinssays
This would be a great project for students
jason framessays
Would love to give this a go sounds like a fun side project
Josha Mitchellsays
Great read!!
Eric Homansays
Very interesting, if I ever get some room this might be a nice project.
David Heathsays
Cool stuff
Ashlee Smithsays
Wow I never knew all of this awesome and important information
Chrissays
Good information.
Laurie Gilleysays
Great article.It really went in depth and covered everything.
Christopher Burnssays
interesting
Regina Delphsays
So educational.
ceg0002says
Would be a cool project but these guys are usually pretty cheap and wouldn't warrant much for trade-in value.
David DeMarcosays
Great aiptasia eaters
Mike Bsays
Great info, actually want to give it a go!
steveszczepanowskisays
Great read
Catherinesays
Just ordered some of these guys!
maxbears34says
Happy Holidays!
Cynthia Sedlaceksays
Interesting
Joe carsays
Thank you for the info!
Sheila Beachsays
Very interesting info, would like to try this myself
Bryan Tisdalesays
Need to find some.I usually just have cleaner shrimp.I like the motion/activity.
Keith McMillansays
Good read
Hasan Sarsoursays
Very informative.Thanks!
Jose Pachecosays
The best info
David Woolfsays
Great info!
Noah Winnsays
Have to try this!
Chris Tezaksays
Never thought about my peppermint shrimp breeding!
William franklinsays
Great article
William franklinsays
Very interesting
GODLY MoTiOnZsays
I'm a huge fan , and have been into aquariums my whole life, your page with the sump and refridgum is very helpful if only I could own a setup with minimum water changes
Brad ODonnellsays
Amazing cleanup crew for pests
Brad ODonnellsays
Great cleanup crew for pests
Brad ODonnellsays
Great cleanup crew
Allensays
Very informative
Dalbir Singhsays
Good info
John Moylessays
Nice
Rena Waltersays
They look amazing!
Ryan Smithsays
Have had them never been able to breed though
sarah edwardssays
awesome
jose lozanosays
Happy holidays
Richard Varonesays
I'd love to breed them as a food source!
Shaun Smallsays
Wish I were able to keep these in my Tank
Donald Carneysays
Do they taste like Christmas Candy
Jaysays
Do keep in mind that they can steal food from LPS corals.Most shrimp do but these guys are known for it.
Dennis Ashworthsays
Nice!
Jeremy Cartersays
I love shrimp
Kurtissays
Here for the win!
Jennifersays
Very very informative and interesting !
Joshua Wheatsays
I love learning new things i think ill try this
Frank Foderasays
I should try this.Great info, thanks
Matthew Semonishsays
!
Neilsays
This is need to have a lot of knowledge!You guys the best
Johnsays
Nice
caldeasays
Quite interesting
Ricky Dubesays
I've always seen eggs then one day they disappear maybe it would be worth breeding them
dcallahan56789says
This is awesome!!!!Never even thought of it.To bad, tanks needs no fish..I have a 20 gal with only 2 clowns I could easily do this with.manbetx3.0最新Sorry Algae Barn my next order of peppermint Shrimp may be my last order.
Cameronsays
Interesting read
Ansu Abrahamsays
Interesting
Jerry L Thompsonsays
Very interesting, wish I had the room to do this.Be kinda cooll
Omar Pardosays
Will definitely follow step by step and see if I can make this work !
Casey Whittingtonsays
Very interesting, I have some Peppermint shrimp but never tried raising babies however I"D LOVE TO
Jerry L Thompsonsays
Wished I had the room.Be kinda cool to try.
Stevesays
Mine enjoyed aptasia
patburns99says
I can't seem to keep mine alive.
ryanoneill222says
Agreed, we need to be captive breeding these little beasts!
Nicholas Hagstromsays
Peppermint shrimp are always so hard to get maybe I can start breeding them ?
Jordan Simssays
I need some for my nano tank??aptasia x isnt working the best.
artsays
cool
Mike Muzzonesays
interesting
Erick sernasays
Too much work, but great info
Brandon Scottsays
Merry Christmas every one
Drew Rollmansays
I don't know if I have the patients to breed shrimp.I couldn't handle phyto and pods.I do need a peppermint shrimp in my new setup though.Started it with all dry rock and already have an aptasia.Must have snuck in on a frag I got from my wifes office tank.
Ravisays
Great article!
Randy Jenkinssays
Ithat could be interesting
Charles Hambysays
Fantastic write up, thank you!
dakottah7says
Very cool!
Meghan Mulkerinsays
Wow.So much work
Garrett Wingosays
Great information!
Robert Donlonsays
Happy Holidays!
Dan Csays
Tons of personality for these little guys!
Finnian Sheehansays
Merry Christmas!
Briansays
Didn't know they bred in captivity.Great read
conner stumpfsays
i have always wanted to breed some sort of marine invert but its too much work load for me right now
Briansays
Easiest way to stay Aiptasia free.
Richardsays
Cool!
Richardsays
Awesome!
Jorgesays
Awesome read.Very interesting
Corey Graesesays
I always wondered how difficult these were to breed.
Robert Paniaguasays
Thinking about it after reading this
Courtney Hoardsays
I've never really thought about breeding before, but thank you for all the information.Very informative!
Jean Pattisonsays
I remember having shrimp in my reef 15 years ago, and finding babies in the middle of the night.It is amazing how far breeding has come over the years.
Michaelsays
Informative thank you!
Felixsays
Awesome
Michael Quinonessays
Has anyone actually done this and been successful?Sounds like ALOT of work.With that being said if anyone has done it and are selling Peppys in bulk cheap, let me know
tmanrogers95says
Nice
Nealsays
I love peppermint shrimp but they seem pretty pricey in my opinion
ann.wirey1says
I think I will pass on breeding them.I do not have the time or patience required to dedicate at this time.Great info!
Tonysays
Never tried raising them, but always liked having pairs in my large reefs.The babies are good food for picky coral and fish.Indefinitely don't recommend in tanks smaller than 10 gallons as they can start eating corals if not feed and it's hard to feed them enough and not pollute the water in a smaller aquarium.At least that's my opinion.
littlemoma1985says
I we'll have to try
Brian Dolphinssays
God Bless.
Stephanie Smithsays
When I get into my new house, I will be trying to breed these guys!Sounds like a lot of work, but rewarding!
kvirginia24says
I love my cleaner, but I want one of these too!
Jesus Torressays
Cool read.Wish I had the time and resources.
Ashleysays
Would love to breed shrimp
Ashley Msays
Love this.Need me some shrimp
Ashleysays
Love shrimp
brandon.costellosays
Merry Christmas!
Echo Rodetskysays
Looks like a lot of work- I'm glad someone does it!
jessesays
peppa shrimp
Alejandro Rodriguezsays
I first saw how popular shrimp keeping as a hobby at the Aquatic Experience in the Meadowlands NJ Expo this past Fall.I would like to begin breeding them late Summer 2020.
Randysays
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year…
Juliansays
Peppermint shrimp are easy to care for.
Randall Clawsonsays
Interesting information.
Mike Mijarezsays
I would love to breer peppermint shrimp
Edward Rapososays
These were some of the first creatures I added to my tank when I made the leap to saltwater last year.Breeding them sounds a lot like breeding various fish species.
Brandon Carotherssays
Interesting read
Cody W Pressnellsays
Happy Holidays!
Erik Harrisonsays
Happy Holidays
Cory Lakerssays
Awesome!
Seth Stadlersays
would be pretty cool to breed.But i have my hands full already!lol
Madelinesays
I think introducing as many captive bred animals as possible is really important to keeping the aquarium hobby sustainable!
Jim Carnesesays
Might give it a try when things settle down
Bobbysays
I tried keeping a peppermint shrimp but I believe I have a very mean flame hawkish.
Julie Bauknechtsays
Well the first paragraph told me something I didn't know-their cannabalistic nature.I thought something else was offing my shrimp!Thank you-Merry Christmas!
reapersalsasays
Love these shrimp
Elcain Chasesays
I love shrimp!
Bo Kinslandsays
Great Article.It answered every question i had!Very nice.
Bo Kinslandsays
Thanks for the good advice.I have been curious for a while but not anymore!
John Jonessays
Need to get some for them aiptasia babies everywhere in my tank.
Andrewsays
Great article!
Bo Heath Kinslandsays
Very cool
Chris Robertssays
These things are beautiful
Cole Froerersays
I really news to get some of these guys!
Cassia Carvalhosays
Thank you!
Doffreysays
They're so cute and complex, I'd love to own one one day
Cadensays
Pretty cost effective if you ask me, why buy shrimp if you have fun breeding them yourself.
sup3rnicksays
Can't wait to try to breed some of these
Rudy A Garciasays
Great read, but no way in heck would I ever consider breeding shrimp after reading this nightmare of steps you have to go through.I will leave that to the professionals, thank you very much.
Rudy A Garciasays
Okay.Never trying to raise shrimp.
Ben Cameronsays
Very informative
Alexsays
Those shrimp look so cool!
Jaime Quintanillasays
Their actually native where I live so I get them for free
Anthony Sansonesays
These guys get expensive!Hope to breed them soon!
Mahamudul Hasansays
its cute
Bennie Fitzgeraldsays
Wow I new learn something everyday along with my kids.Love it and they love it to
Bennie Fitzgeraldsays
Wow learn so much along with my kids everyday.They love it and I do to
Bennie Fitzgerald ivsays
Wow learn so much along with my kids everyday.They love it and I do to
Bennie Fitzgeraldsays
Love learning new things along with my kids.They love it and I do to
Terry Alcottsays
Fantastic, Merry Christmas all!
Patrick Stephenssays
Def considering doing a tank for this myself!!
gdagod24says
Great information.Thank you.
Carrie Charlessays
This blog post was so helpful thx !
Steve Ssays
One day I'd like to try shrimp
Gregsays
Good read.Marry Christmas
Gregsays
Good read merry Christmas
Brent Grandidiersays
Great article!
David muellersays
Awesome read!I want to try this now.I've always wanted to breed peppermint shrimp!
David muellersays
Awesome read!I want to try this now.I've always wanted to breed peppermint shrimp!
Tristan Smithsays
Understanding how to breed them is pretty sweet.Helps me better understand what they need to survive within my tanks.
Samsays
A pretty shrimp for sure.Great info.
doug perrysays
Definitely guna have to try someday
OGsays
Didnt know about these shrimps!
Shawn R Sticesays
Looks like you certainly need a lot of time and dedication.
reapersalsasays
Cool shrimp
reapersalsasays
Cool shrimp
reapersalsasays
I like these shrimp
Eivind Parnas Schagesays
Happy holidays
aaronsays
Great information for someone looking to breed
Erick Blaissays
Never knew you could breed own shrimp
Tian Sorgsays
Wow!!!Learnwd slot from that read.And I thought raising clownfish was complicated!
Tian Sorgsays
Sounds very intriguing.Clownfish breeding is a breeze compared to these little guys!But, would like to mark that off my bucket list too!
Justin Bishopsays
good read
Benjamin Strongsays
Beautiful for a holiday aquarium!
Nadia Mohandessisays
Very cool
James walkersays
Luckily they breed well in my refugium filled with macro
Barry Sylviasays
Great read!
Jeremy Lombardosays
Happy holidays
Katiesays
I love shrimp!I only have freshwater shrimp right now but thanks for the info!
Joshua Deaversays
Nice
Kyle kegleysays
Happy holidays
Cammey lolsays
wow
Krystal Whittingtonsays
I always have Peppermint Shrimp in my tanks but I would never want to try and raise them.Just dont have the time
kellymhansensays
Love peppermint shrimp
Bethany Souzasays
Ohh….makes me wanna try…
Danielsays
Very good to know about that
Scott Buschesays
Happy Holidays
Matt Blefeldsays
Definitely makes me want to try this.Could be a lucrative business for the right person
bad72novasays
Didn't think it was possible to breed them.I won't have them as my last one ate zoas
jrdandronsays
Good stuff!
Salvadorsays
Very informative
Salvadorsays
Very interesting would like to try
Beausays
Interesting I may have to try this
Jonah Schwarzsays
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Rachael McConnellsays
Happy holidays
Melanie Tavarezsays
Why Buy more shrimp when you can breed your own!Honestly this article was very interesting and informative looking forward to reading tons more articles!Happy Holidays!!!!!!
Melanie Tavarezsays
Why Buy more shrimp when you can breed your own!Honestly this article was very interesting and informative looking forward to reading tons more articles!Happy Holidays!!!!!!
Melanie Tavarezsays
Why Buy Shrimp when you can breed them!!Great read!
samuelwalker1996says
Interesting, never thought about breeding them, hope everyone can ease the strain of wild caught.
Max Humbachsays
Always have wanted to breed never have however.Great article
liesle_memmottsays
Good read thank you!
Not something I can picture myself doing successfully.But I am super supportive of more "captive" bred systems to alleviate the strain on our real reefs!
Happy Holidays
Melanie Tavarezsays
Great
Alice Lewellensays
So cool!
Marlasays
Such a good looking shrimp to have tho
t.joudisays
Are these shrimp safe to keep with groupers?
shirley devera-caldwellsays
great way to get rid of aiptasia!
Jensays
Totally going to try this.Great info.
Tomsays
Thank you for the information
Lucas Pellesays
Awesome!
Dustinsays
Love Peppermint Shrimp!Pesky Aptasia no more!
Courtneysays
My favorite shrimp.Can't wait to try this
Adam Gilbertsays
Great info!
John Louissays
Glad to have come across this information, I will be putting it to good use, Happy Holidays!!
Tony Quangsays
Great read I'm gonna breed now
Kalesays
Gorgeous shrimp!To tine intensive for me at this time, but I hope more people start breeding them.
Lance Barnettsays
Nice read thank you.
Lance Barnettsays
Nice!
Caleighsays
Happy Holidays!
Cameron Williamssays
Definitely doing this in the future
jennifersheasays
Good read!!Thank you for the info!
Samantha sandersays
I love peppermint shrimp!
Karie Mabussays
Learned something new today
Michael Giontasays
Sounds like fun
paul pomeroysays
Happy Holidays
Kim Eberhartsays
Great article!All the things I'd like to do with my new tank!I wish I could do them all!
leyerin31says
I never considered breeding them.Good info!
Christina Bartonsays
I will try this
victoria casellasays
Interesting
Debbiesays
Happy Holidays
Cassie schmicksays
Pretty sure you just answered all my questions, haha!Thank you
kris_jns123says
Going to try this
Timothy Barragansays
Really cool.Way above my capabilities.
Luis Cosmesays
Wow that's cool!!!
Sherrysays
Great read.My favorite shrimp
Sherrysays
Happy New Year!
sherrya62says
Love this shrimp!Great read
Reuben gundersonsays
Happy holidays
Eric Rosnicksays
Great information, just getting started in saltwater
Jackie Lowerysays
Peppermint shrimp are great (for me at least) at keeping asplisia away
Alisa Tejedasays
great article!I'l totally give this a try
Tami Rosesays
I'm gonna get in trouble with all these ideas!
Erick Brandaosays
Never woulda guessed it!
Tina R Ricesays
Im ready to try shrimp hatching
Tina R Ricesays
I have peppermints but never seen them try breeding
Tina R Ricesays
I own peppermint shrimps.I didnt think to breed em
Tina R Ricesays
I own peppermint shrimps.I didnt think to breed em
Michaelsays
LOVED THIS!!
bylerbcsays
I love these shrimp!
Andy Velazquezsays
Excellent information I love it!!
Andres Yakutasays
I never thought breeding shrimp could be interesting
Peyton Howingtonsays
Would love to try this!
Elianesays
Now I just want to start a breeding tank
Jamessays
Happy Holidays This is one of the hottest additions for marine tanks in the last couple of years
chereecartersays
Very cool!I've had cleaner pairs breed many times in my tanks.Of course they always get snarfed down in minutes by the fish but would love to be able to breed them successfully some day!
brandonbaldwin702says
Love peppermint shrimp!!One of my favorite inverts.
tiffanymeyer1987says
These shrimp are the cutest!
Jonathan Dahlsays
These guys are working great on my aptasia.I think they ate most of my amphipods though.
Eric Dickeysays
Wow that's something I could never have the patience to try
Martinsays
Cool!
Lizeth Larasays
Good luck to everyone
Edgar Alvarezsays
Freshwater shrimp are super easy to breed, I've never tried salt water shrimp.
Victoria Brewersays
Very cool might have to try this out sometime.
Victoria Brewersays
Very cool I may have to try this sometime
Victoria Brewersays
Very cool
Felixsays
Awesome!
Eastonsays
Breeding peppermint shrimp seems coolbut I couldn't do it.
Eastonsays
Breeding peppermint shrimp seems cool but I couldn't do it.
Nicholas Steelesays
They look so weird as larvae!Nice write up
chris peterssays
Daily is one day too many water changes lol.
Waizsays
this is the first thing im gonna do this year
Richard Hickssays
Pretty neat and want to try one day.
CTRsays
Happy Holidays!An interesting reed
ainarmsays
Not sure how in the world I would manage 5 times a day feedings and work
neill0027says
Good info
Paul Marvinsays
I use Phytoplankton to feed my rotifer coulter's which I then use to feed my clownfish or shrimp fry
verjinder singherasays
kool !!
Elizabeth Macksays
Love these guys!Great read for my future information.Thanks!
Dennis Bresnahansays
I want to breed these amazing shrimp !
Nicolesays
I have been thinking of getting shrimp for some time now.Thanks for the info!
Dennis Bresnahansays
I'd like to try breeding these interesting shrimo!
Dwsays
I will be trying this
Jesse Richardsonsays
Once my stuff is more established and when I have more in the setup, then I may try this.Great Post!Happy Holidays!
shackelford.jimsays
I have a couple of peppermint shrimps in my cleanse crew, and never realized they could be bred in a tank.
shackelford.jimsays
I have a couple of peppermint shrimps in my cleanse crew, and never realized they could be bred in a tank.
Craig Woodsays
Very informative
Brockton Birkysays
Love this blog post!
Zack Fordsays
Awesome
stylewriter874says
They really do a great job on taking care of my Aiptasia issues
Abigail Bakersays
Happy Holidays!!I would love nothing more than to add some shrimp to my reef tank!I only have a 20 gallon but my dad has always had a 180 that I adore and take care of!Getting my own large system tanks is a dream!
Melaniesays
Awesome read, such beautiful animals
hwarrenfeltzsays
So awesome!
Gracie Scottsays
peppermint shrimp breeding seems cool!
Cdecast36says
Peppermints are awesome!!
Jason Blairsays
I have never heated of peppermint shrimp!
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Dan Meltonsays
cant wait to try this myself!
Kaitysays
I have owned ghost shrimp before but never had heard of the peppermint shrimp!I love shrimps they are so cute!!I actually never thought of breeding these!Awesome read!Happy 2020 everyone!!
Aidansays
This was great info
Anthonysays
JUST GOT 2 peppermint shrimp very excited happy holidays
Darrell Wheelissays
Can't wait to get a couple
megan_kimsays
I am obsessed with breeding shrimp
James Fieldssays
Very cool
Chaz Henrichsays
Sweet article
ddogusmcsays
great information.I would like to give it a try!
Joseph Berniersays
Happy holidays
Charles Brookssays
Very interesting.Makes me want to purchase more shrimp now.
Marvin Ballard Jr.says
Great information!!!!
Chadwick Hornsays
How are they with fish like cowfish?
Colton Smoldtsays
These would be quite a chore the take care of I cant believe they feed 5 times a day and every 3 hours
pinckark11says
Thank you for the information!
Paul Brownsays
Something to try.
bri.dahlbergsays
Peppermint Shrimp are awesome
Tonya Tiptonsays
This would be fun to do, a big challenge for me but a lot of fun, I would hate it though if just one shrimp died.
kathy peasesays
I have never heard of peppermint shrimp
josephine bylsmasays
Awesome information!
josephine bylsmasays
Very informative.
Chicasays
Lovely
abby bakersays
merry christmas
Sharalyn Andersonsays
Cool!
Sharpsays
Cool!
Sharpsays
Very interesting!
Sharpsays
Neat!
Zachsays
I'd be interested in trying
Kameron Hsays
Honestly never thought of using peppermints for invasive anemones, might have to look more into that and apply it to my tank.Should look into if my skunk shrimp and a peppermint to see if they'll get along!
Christopher Gomezsays
Wow awsome
Charles LaBellasays
Happy holidays
Jayson Sissonsays
Someday I might try doing this
Julian Pillanssays
A lot of work for a great cause!
Justinsays
This is worth a try!
oscar101802says
Can wait the get a small tank for breeding this guys
Patricksays
Thank you for the info.
Amber Kolbsays
These shrimp are really neat!I didn't know they removed dead skin and parasites from fish, so I learned something new today.
Judi A Mitzelsays
Can they go in a tank with a fire shrimp?
shawn22vestsays
Peppermints are great but if you dont feed them enough they can eat corals
jessemichaelelliottsays
your favorite oxymoron!jumbo shrimp =)
Huntersays
Merry Christmas!
robertsays
Wow!
Richard Pulmansays
I can see how this shrimp could easily become threatened with whats involved with breeding.
I've been breeding freshwarer shrimp for 10 years but I'll not attempt peppermint due to the involvement, its as bad as trying to breed Amano shrimp.I've just bought 4 to clear up Aiptasia, 2 are berried there's no fish in the tank yet so the young will take their chances in 300ltrs
Ryan Curtissays
Looks like my comment was cut off.I was saying I have bred amano shrimp like those in the above link before.I see breeding these peppermint shrimp would be very similar in process?Much more involved type of breeding when trying to care for them from start to finsh.