fire shrimp

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  1. MTips18

    MTips18 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    just got a new fire shrimp he hides most of the time but he has stuck his head out once or twice what i really need to know is feeding and care for him what should i do
     
    MTips18, Oct 31, 2008
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  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I wouldn't do anything except get a pic and post. They are pretty self sufficient.;)
     
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  3. MTips18

    MTips18 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    its to hard for a pic yet i have one of when i got it from the store but as for one from in my tank its impossible
     
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  4. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Just giving you a hard time. Really no extra special care required. They will scavenge leftover food. Some fireshrimp will go after polyps.
     
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  5. sean_p_f

    sean_p_f Sea Dragon

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    mine hides all day and comes out out night so i wouldnt worry when he is hungry he will come out and scavenge some food.
     
    sean_p_f, Oct 31, 2008
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  6. Hackem688

    Hackem688 Millepora

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    He will come around they are shy at first and the more you have the better mine will run to your hand when you put in in the water I have 4 of them
     
    Hackem688, Oct 31, 2008
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