Cleaner Shrimp

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  1. NU-2reef

    NU-2reef Montipora Digitata

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    getting two? they may fight.... in a 29g make sure they are the same size and plenty of hiding places. overhangs caves etc..
     
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  3. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    I haven't experienced 2 cleaner shrimp fight in a tank before, but there is a first for everything. I had 2 in my 20g tank and they ended up spawning. I couldn't keep them alive, they became good tank food. It sure was funny seeing 1,000 tiny baby shrimp swimming everywhere in the tank.
     
  4. Anthos312

    Anthos312 Millepora

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    What do you mean when they clean your hand it stings???
     
  5. nuge

    nuge Plankton

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    I just put a cleaner in my tank about a week ago but have not seen him yet. I hope he is just molting and hiding away for a couple of days. He is only small probably 1" and I also have a fire shrimp which is about 2.5 to 3" , will they get along alright?
     
  6. phongt86

    phongt86 Bristle Worm

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    do you guys think having two cleaner shrimp with two peppermint shrimp be a problem in a 75 gallon tank?
     
  7. skiergd011013

    skiergd011013 Peppermint Shrimp

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