How many shrimp?

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by Urban_s, Mar 15, 2007.

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  1. Urban_s

    Urban_s Sea Dragon

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    I have a well unhealthy up session with cleaner shrimp. Right now I have 3 in my 75. How many would be too many?
     
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  3. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    I can't really say as every tank is going to be different wit regards to set-up and inhabitants. I also have 3 Cleaner shrimp, 2 Fire and 3 Peppermint shrimp with more being introduced in the near future! As long as they have food and communal, peaceful tank mates you should be fine with more IMO. They aren't aggressive or boisterous and are definitely beneficial to a reef tank, so having a large number of shrimp should be very nice and entertaining!
     
  4. sberczyk

    sberczyk Astrea Snail

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    can never have too many its like you very own medical staff. I had 5 in a 30 gal. at one time they were probably the coolest to watch at night in the blue moon lights.
     
  5. nemo79

    nemo79 Zoanthid

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    I have 2 pepperment shrimps and 2 cleaners. They get along fine and not only do they act as a medical team they are also great at keeping your tank clean.
     
  6. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    The more the merrier!!!! How many shrimp make up a shrimp cocktail? Hahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!joking...