Lifespan of Peppermint

ChilisREasy · 02-21-2007, 08:39 AM

What is the normal tank & natural lifespan of the Peppermint shrimp
& how long has anyone kept them alive in the tank system ?

Geoff · 02-21-2007, 11:06 AM

i have had some over a year old. they can also get fairly large. i have one right now that is close to 3" in length.

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ChilisREasy · 02-21-2007, 02:41 PM

Cool ! got pics of him ?

Geoff · 02-21-2007, 03:07 PM

i will try, but they tend to hide near the back of the tank. they are doing their job though. no aiptasia in the display. there are a few in the overflow though.

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pballer · 02-21-2007, 05:19 PM

i just got one myself but i hope its really short like another day or two because my eel hasn't been eating much.

pastina · 02-21-2007, 05:20 PM

i have one for a year and a half now

Brent Cone · 02-21-2007, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoff

i will try, but they tend to hide near the back of the tank. they are doing their job though. no aiptasia in the display. there are a few in the overflow though.

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Me To! LOL!!!
Brent.

Geoff · 02-21-2007, 09:26 PM

at least you know that the peps are actually doing their job.

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