Invert nano

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  1. Coastie Reefer

    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    So I have a 10g nano that is probably a little past the midway point of its cycle. I was planning on making it a zoa/ricordea garden. Now I'm thinking of making it a totally invert nano because I love those little sexy shrimp. Do any of you have suggestions on what other shrimp (possibly crabs) to add? I'm open to anything really as long as it is reef safe and compatible.

    TIA
     
    Coastie Reefer, Jun 8, 2011
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  2. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    porcelin crabs, arrow crabs, skunk cleaner shrimp jst a few I thought of
     
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  3. khowst

    khowst Bangghai Cardinal

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    Arrow crabs are like drugs..... JUST SAY NO! They can get quite large and very aggressive. While they are said to be reef safe they are also said to go crazy & start eating anything. I myself have never had one but read enough to change my mind.

    porcelein crabs are filter feeders and totally fine.
     
    khowst, Jun 9, 2011
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  4. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    You are right about that! Mine just sat around and tried to kill my mandarin multiple times,
     
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  5. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    +1,

    porcelain carbs, nem crabs, SPS crabs, nem shrimp. all are cool
     
    Va Reef, Jun 11, 2011
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  6. Magnett2

    Magnett2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Pom pom?
     
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  7. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    most small snails will work. and small hermits,pistol shrimp,blue coral banded shrimp,periclimenes shrimp(spelling?),bumble bee shrimp,harlequin shrimp(both eat seastars),acro crabs,squat lobster,sally lightfoots,flame scallops,and fan worms will work.
     
    1.0reef, Jun 13, 2011
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  8. wasitgreen

    wasitgreen Feather Duster

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    Coral Banded Shrimp are ok, some/most get very aggressive towards other inverts and small fish (not sure about corals). I know my LFS has to keep theirs in 1 gallon tanks by themselves and some rock for this reason. Just something to think about.
     
    wasitgreen, Jun 13, 2011
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  9. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    I'm talking about the blue ones(smaller and peaceful). liveaquaria has them ...:)
     
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  10. wasitgreen

    wasitgreen Feather Duster

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    Ok, didn't see the 'blue', I have no experience with them so good luck!
     
    wasitgreen, Jun 13, 2011
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