[Reinhold]

Two weeks ago, I acclimatized and introduced two Peppermint Shrimp to my tank. They scurried into the LR structures, and I haven't seen them since.

Is this normal behavior for Peppermint Shrimp? Is there any way to lure them out into the open so I can see if they are alive?

(I have a Brittle Starfish who disappeared for four months, and then appeared one night looking much larger.)

[fishguy_8]

mine come out during the day time but just everynow and then.....one hour after lights go out....check your tank they will deffinitely be out and about at night from my experience i have never not seen them out when the lights had been out for a while.
good luck
Jon

[Ninong]

They're naturally nocturnal but usually they will begin coming out in the daytime after they get used to the tank.

Ninong

[Mikeman]

also it may take months for them to get used to your tank, my peppermints have finally started coming out, 5 months after their aclimation

[DukeDog]

I added 2 in my 55 and never seen them again. I think its my coral banded shrimp having dinner. When I moved my stuff to the 125 they were never found.
Jeff

[golfish]

You don't have a sally lightfoot crab do ya? Feed the tank at night and see if they come out...

Mark

[jmick01]

My 5 peppY's only come out when its feeding time and at night.
If you have a coral banded you can bet hes involved. I had one take out a cleaner and two peppy's in less than 10 minutes. Those "kung Fu" lookin pinchers are very sharp.

JMM