life span

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  1. nuge

    nuge Plankton

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    what is the life span for a fire shrimp
     
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  2. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    bump
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Probably one to two years.
     
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  4. footballdude2k3

    footballdude2k3 Bristle Worm

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    Depends on how big it is when you get it, but they can last quite awhile, I have heard of people having them for 3-5 years.
     
    footballdude2k3, May 18, 2010
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  5. pagojoe

    pagojoe Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    I don't know about fire shrimp specifically, but the rule of thumb is that small, mobile reef inverts normally have life spans between 3 and 5 years, as footballdude said. There are always exceptions to the rule, and the slow-moving hiders and larger animals may live longer.

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  6. Anthos312

    Anthos312 Millepora

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    does this imply that people must purchase a whole new CuC 3 years after the tanks been setup?
     
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  7. Crimson Ghost

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    Crimson Ghost, May 19, 2010
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  8. Crimson Ghost

    Crimson Ghost Blue Ringed Angel

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    I add to my clean up crew every 1.5 years or so. But no, you do not replace the whole clean up crew. You will find as time goes by there is die off and natural predatory instances of course.
     
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  9. Rem

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    I've had my fire shrimp for over 2 years now.. I really enjoy the guy, I hope he lasts the 5 year mark.
     
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  10. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    I wonder what reefcleaners would have to say on that particular question.
     
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