White Spot Anemone Shrimp – Periclimenes Brevicarpalis

White Spot Anemone Shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis) Care Guide
The White Spot Anemone Shrimp is a small, translucent shrimp adorned with striking white spots on its body and tail. It forms a symbiotic relationship with anemones, using them for protection while providing cleaning services by eating parasites and detritus.

Habitat & Behavior
Naturally found in tropical coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific.
Lives among the tentacles of host anemones, protected from predators.
Peaceful and reef-safe, but best kept with appropriate anemones.
May sometimes accept alternative hiding spots like soft corals.
Aquarium Requirements
Tank Size: 10+ gallons (larger preferred if hosting anemones).
Live Rock & Hiding Spots: Essential for security and foraging.
Water Flow: Low to moderate (strong currents may stress them).
Lighting: Adaptable, but should match the needs of their host anemone.
Water Parameters
Temperature: 74-80°F
Salinity: 1.024-1.026
pH: 8.1-8.4
Ammonia/Nitrites: 0 ppm (very sensitive to poor water quality).
Nitrates: <10 ppm (higher levels can stress them). Compatible Anemones While not all White Spot Anemone Shrimp require anemones, they thrive when paired with suitable hosts, such as: ? Bubble Tip Anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor) – One of the best hosts. ? Carpet Anemone (Stichodactyla spp.) – Requires a larger tank. ? Long Tentacle Anemone (Macrodactyla doreensis) – Compatible but needs a deep sand bed. ?? Avoid aggressive anemones like Condylactis species, which may not tolerate shrimp symbiosis. Diet & Feeding Omnivorous scavenger, consuming detritus, parasites, and leftover food. Supplemental feeding: Offer mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and marine pellets. Can be target-fed using a pipette if housed with a host anemone. Tank Mates & Compatibility ? Reef-safe and peaceful with corals and invertebrates. ? Compatible with small, peaceful fish and shrimp species. ? Avoid large predators like groupers, puffers, triggers, and aggressive wrasses. ? Not ideal with large cleaner shrimp (Lysmata species), as they may outcompete them for food. Acclimation Process Turn off tank lights to reduce stress. Float the sealed bag for 15-20 minutes to equalize temperature. Drip acclimate over 1-2 hours to prevent osmotic shock. Gently introduce shrimp near a host anemone if available. Monitor for the first few days to ensure it finds a host or secure hiding spot. Special Considerations ? Pairs well with anemones but can adapt to other hiding spots. ? Very small and delicate—avoid housing with large or aggressive tankmates. ? Thrives in nano reef tanks with stable water conditions. ? Can be kept in pairs or small groups if space and anemones are available.