Pep. Shrimp not eating Aiptasia

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by Midnight_Madman, Aug 2, 2010.

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  1. Midnight_Madman

    Midnight_Madman Montipora Digitata

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    I have 6 or 7 of them in there and I don't know why but they havent touched the aiptasia since I put them in a month ago! Anyone know what it could be?
     
    Midnight_Madman, Aug 2, 2010
    Midnight_Madman, Aug 2, 2010
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  2. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    In my experience Peppermint Shrimp will feed on small Aiptasia Anemones and leave the big ones alone.
    Plus if they have optimal food sources made available to them, they may not need to feed on Aiptasia...just a possibility!
     
    coral reefer, Aug 2, 2010
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  3. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    It could also be that they're the wrong shrimp, lysmata californica, instead of lysmata wurdemmani.
     
    blackraven1425, Aug 2, 2010
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