Harlequin Shrimp

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  1. coldshot

    coldshot Blue Ringed Angel

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    I have an over abundance of Asterina. If I get a Harlequin to qwork the population down will it have problems with my other shrimp?
    I have a peppermint and a Fire Shrimp that does a good job at cleaning the fish. Will they live together? And one star that is the same color as the asterina has only 4 legs, is it an asterina or bad news? I pitched him but have seen others. thnx
    Danny
     
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  2. Powerman

    Powerman Giant Squid

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    Nothing bothers mine. My Cleaner shrimp pays it no mind. Fish don't even seem to care. He just eats Asterinas. I was worried because he was tiny... crabs don't even bother him.
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Asterinas propagate through division. If you have any other stars the harlequin will eat them. They only eat stars and will starve without any.
     
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  4. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    if you ge.tthe shrimp either plan to buy star fish to feed it or a big tank full of asterinas lol ....i guess u cud return it after too.
     
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