White Spot Anemone Shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis)

The White Spot Anemone Shrimp is a stunning, small invertebrate with translucent body covered in distinctive white spots and bright purple accents on its legs and tail. This shrimp is often found living in a symbiotic relationship with anemones, where it receives protection among the stinging tentacles while helping to keep its host clean by feeding on detritus. Known for its hardy nature and peaceful temperament, the White Spot Anemone Shrimp is a favorite addition to reef tanks with anemones or similar host species.

Care Information

• Maximum Size: Up to 1.5 inches.
• Tank Size: 10 gallons minimum; suitable for nano tanks or larger setups, with anemones or other hosts providing natural shelter.
• Diet: Omnivorous; feeds on detritus, plankton, and small meaty foods. Supplemental feedings of mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or fine marine pellets are beneficial if natural food sources are limited.
• Water Temp: 72-78°F.
• Salinity: 1.020-1.025.
• Aggression: Peaceful; non-aggressive and compatible with a wide variety of tankmates, including fish, corals, and other invertebrates.
• Skill Level: Beginner; hardy and easy to care for, making it suitable for aquarists of all experience levels.
• Reef Compatibility: Reef-safe; does not harm corals or other invertebrates, making it an ideal addition to peaceful reef setups.

Special Feature - Symbiotic Relationship with Anemones
The White Spot Anemone Shrimp forms a symbiotic relationship with host anemones, where it gains protection from predators by living among the stinging tentacles. In return, it keeps the anemone clean by consuming small particles and detritus. This shrimp may also live with large soft corals if anemones are unavailable, though anemones are preferred.

Compatibility
This shrimp is peaceful and highly compatible with a variety of tankmates, including other reef-safe fish and invertebrates. It does best in tanks with a host anemone but can adapt to living among other types of large polyps or soft corals.

Coloration

• Indo-Pacific Region: The White Spot Anemone Shrimp has a translucent body decorated with distinct white spots, along with purple accents on its legs and tail. Its delicate yet striking appearance makes it a visually captivating addition to the tank​.

Typical Habitat

• Distribution: Native to the Indo-Pacific, this shrimp is commonly found living in symbiosis with anemones on coral reefs. In aquariums, it thrives when provided with an anemone or similar host species.