Can I put shrimp

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  1. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    I have snails and hermit crabs in my tank amonia nitate and nitrite are at 0 only 1 snail and 1 redleg hermit crab has died idk why but all the other snails and hermit crabs are happy and eating like crazy I also have a chromus in there from day 3 the tank is 2 weeks old can I put cleaner shrimp
     
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  3. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    your tank is too young to be putting anything in really - Shrimp are sensitive, so i personally wouldnt, just my opinoin tho.
     
  4. accentstencil

    accentstencil Bristle Worm

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    I totally agree, it is too soon. If there is one thing I have learned with this hobby, it's patience.
     
  5. ReefSparky

    ReefSparky Super Moderator

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    You have to finish your cycle before adding livestock. This applies doubly so to invertebrates like shrimp.
     
  6. mattheuw1

    mattheuw1 Montipora Capricornis

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    Please dont put a cleaner in. its going to die. Just hang out for a couple more weeks and start off with some peppermints or something similar. Dont waste $40 on a cleaner just to watch it die. They are very sensitive.