Having a Peacock Tail Anemone Shrimp (also known as Periclimenes brevicarpalis) in a home aquarium can be a great addition for several reasons—here’s why hobbyists love keeping them:
These shrimps are gorgeous with their translucent bodies, bright white spots, and sometimes a blue or purple hue on their tails.
Their “peacock tail” markings make them stand out in any reef tank.
They often live in symbiosis with sea anemones, clownfish-style!
Watching this natural behavior—where the shrimp gets protection and the anemone gets cleaned—is fascinating.
They may help clean parasites or dead tissue off fish, which can be beneficial for overall tank health.
They’re non-aggressive and generally get along well with other tank mates.
Safe for reef aquariums, meaning they won’t harm corals or other inverts.
Once settled in a healthy, stable tank, they are not hard to care for.
They eat leftover food, detritus, and sometimes even flake foods or pellets.
Remember
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They prefer tanks with anemones like Entacmaea quadricolor (Bubble Tip) or Heteractis spp. to form a bond.
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Need stable water parameters and good salinity control (typical reef tank conditions: 76–82°F, salinity 1.023–1.025).
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Can be sensitive to copper-based medications.
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| Weight | 1 kg |
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| Dimensions | 15 × 20 × 30 cm |
| Family | Rhynchocinetidae |
| Classification | Malacostraca |
| Scientific name | Rhynchocinetes uritai |
| Common name | Camelback shrimp, hinge beak shrimp, dancing shrimp, candy shrimp, humpback shrimp, and peppermint shrimp (erroneously) |
| Origin | Indo-Pacific oceansc |
| Max size | 2’ |
| Special diet: | brine shrimp, frozen or freeze-dried plankton, and flaked food. |
| Water Type | Saltwater |
| Salinity | 64 °F – 77 °F |
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