Cleaner Shrimp

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by Bruce, Jan 10, 2006.

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  1. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    i just got 2 more little guys, i think im going to stop at 5 total...its a nice number and its odd!
     
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  3. rickzter

    rickzter Torch Coral

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    If they get along, I dont think there is any limit, but what if they dont? They will surely run out of territory.
     
  4. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    yup, well if they do, there is plenty of room in one of the tanks in the lab...of ya i forgot to mention we got a small black tipped reef shark in the 900 gal...i know thats a bit small but...we are under alot of pressure from the school and parents...he is prettly small and plenty of room to turn around and swimm easily :)
     
  5. corebond

    corebond Astrea Snail

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    Have you thought about pepermint shrimp? I've heard that they are particularly fun to watch in small groups. They are also a lot smaller than cleaners and will take up less room in the tank.
     
  6. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    yes i have...er...had? one i havent seen him in a while...they are cool but really hide alot...im going on a hunt for weird little inverts :)
     
  7. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    I have 2 Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Fire Shrimp, and a Peppermint Shrimp all living in perfect harmony. My 2 Cleaners stay on one side of the tank and the 2 Fire Shrimp stay on the other side of the tank though . The two of them always stay together in pairs though. They are awesome!!!!!