Lyretail Anthias (orange) question??

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  1. Jeffrey750

    Jeffrey750 Astrea Snail

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    Hi all, anyone have a lyretail anthias? I'm about to get 4 of them and I just read on a site where they say "monitor with shrimp".. I have a blood red shrimp, 2 cleaner shrimp and a peppermint shrimp. Are they gonna be meals???:confused:
     
    Jeffrey750, Jun 7, 2007
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  2. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    The answer is...maybe :) Shrimp and other zooplankton are a big part of their diet so if the opportunity presents itself, it is possible. Are you prepared for the feeding requirements of your anthias?
     
    amcarrig, Jun 8, 2007
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