LN Butteryfly is a funny guy

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by mabbus, Sep 21, 2011.

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  1. mabbus

    mabbus Bristle Worm

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    I noticed my LNB kept going to the CBS that I have, so I wondered if he mistook it for a cleaner shrimp. Anyway yesterday I bought a cleaner, and the LNB was beside himself with excitement.

    What he seems to do now is swim around the rocks, then he will peck at the rock, then rush back to the cleaner as if he is feeding him, or just getting a mucky face to be cleaned. It's quite funny too watch, but he can't seem to get enough. Normal or weirdo?
     
    mabbus, Sep 21, 2011
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    They are very entertaining to watch. That is what I miss about them, being able to watch the fish/shrimp interactions.

    A lot of shrimp like fire will clean a fish at times. CBS will for sure.
     
    Corailline, Sep 21, 2011
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  3. cdc

    cdc Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I didn't think a coral banded and cleaner shrimp could be kept together. I thought the CBS would kill the cleaner.
     
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  4. mabbus

    mabbus Bristle Worm

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    The CBS sits under a rock and the cleaner above. They don't seem at all bothered by each other and they have crossed paths on a few occasions. Certainly haven't seen any friction. Mind you the cleaner is a little bigger then the CBS
     
    mabbus, Sep 21, 2011
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