Advise on a new tank

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  1. newtank1

    newtank1 Plankton

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    Can someone advise what is eating my shrimp at night.

    We have a 90 gal all fish tank with live rock. The tank has been running for 6 months and pretty clean. There is 1 Foxface (6 inch), 2 False Clown (2 inch), 3 chromis (2 inch), 2 Cleaner Shrimp, 1 Fire Shrimp 3 Turbo Snails, 6 Sand Snails, 12 Hermit Crabs.

    In the six months I have put 6 shrimp that have been eaten by somthing in the tank. BTW - Just lost the fire shrimp last night.

    We removed the Wrassel thinking it was attacking the shrimp once the lights went out, but we lost another last night.

    Looks like it might be the Foxface, but want to be sure.

    Need Help
     
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  3. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Doubt if it's the foxface. How about the option of copper in tank or, too much iodine.
     
  4. Crabby Jim

    Crabby Jim Sea Dragon

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    I agree with missionsix I doubt they are being eaten . You should check all levels How do you know they are gone ? maybe they are hiding do you see body parts all over? they could be molting. If you are seeing dead shrimp that are not just molted shells you are losing them for another reason ie water quality problem.
     
  5. Boredm

    Boredm Spaghetti Worm

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    yea dude, shrimp are tough s.o.b.'s and my skunks are probably faster than any fish i'v got. Check crevises and such. They like to wander and be near flow area's. Small side note, I'v seen my butterfly taking shots at some of the snails... might want to be on alert, I don't know if it's a common thing for them, but any info is good info IMO.
     
  6. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    What kind of Wrasse are you talking about?
    Do you have any Sea Stars?! Especially a Brittle Star...
    You may have a big problem regarding a drop in pH levels at night posing a problem.