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05/17/2005, 07:50 AM
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Shrimp compatibility
I really enjoy my shrimp, and I want more but I'm concerned about compatibility.
My setup is 50 gal (35 lbs live rock)(Will add more soon enough) 2 ocellaris 1 3 stripe damsel (a real bullly but he doesn't bother shrimp) 1 peppermint shrimp 1 cleaner shrimp 2 turbo snails various small snails 7 blue leg hermits 1 blue knuckle hermit 1 scarlet reef hermit I don't care if i get another peppermint or cleaner, I'd just like to get another of some species if I could. Does anyone have a suggestion of what type (if any) would be happy in my aquarium.
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05/17/2005, 08:33 AM
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Fire (blood) shrimp are really nice, but pretty shy. Coral banded can get very aggresive as they get larger, so steer clear of those. Personally, I'd go with another cleaner or a fire shrimp.
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05/17/2005, 08:41 AM
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Anything should be suitable, I couldnt foresee a problem. One or two more shrimp would fit in nicely. And eventhough Magnolia says to stay clear of a CBS, Id think you wont have many issues. Your fish are fast enough to get away from him (they move kinda slow). Im not sure if they'd prey on your snail or crabs through.
happy reefin'
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05/17/2005, 10:38 AM
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Cleaner shrimp do well in pairs. Maybe a few sexy shrimp? They're really cool and keep to themselves. The only downside is their size. They only get about an inch and a half.
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05/17/2005, 11:01 AM
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CBS = untrustworthy predator IME. Banacle Blennie makes great snack for CBS
 If you can picture Mr Choppers (was his name) perched over the top of the barnacles hole waiting for him to stick his head out and WHAM Gotcha!
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05/17/2005, 11:55 AM
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I personally like the Peterson shrimp...
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05/17/2005, 12:55 PM
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Thanks for all the great input
I'm going to go for a blood shrimp if no one posts any objections to that type.
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05/17/2005, 02:43 PM
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Stay away from the CBS I just had to remove one from my tank because he kept trying to attack my 2 cleaners. I would go with the. fire shrimp or maybe some crabs? Boxing crabs are great and fun to watch.
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05/17/2005, 03:46 PM
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I have a Camel shrimp in my tank.I also have a cleaner and a peppermint.All three shrimp get along fine.Infact there is little interaction between them.The camel is a bit shy at first but i really enjoy him now.
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05/17/2005, 07:50 PM
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Ive never had a problem with my CB in with two cleaners(Luck?) also have a pair of harlequins that make a nice addition to the tank ,the only drawback is their diet of seastars. Not too sure about sexy shrimp with your clowns I added half a dozen to my tank and within a couple seconds they were lunch. Didnt have to feed that night though.
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05/18/2005, 02:28 AM
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There are different kinds of coral banded shrimps. Some stay small and are not aggressive at all. Like this one I have:
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...atId=1134&cc=1 |
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