Peperment Shrimp And Cleaner Shrimp

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  1. AaaRr

    AaaRr Spaghetti Worm

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    I really like both shrimp and want to keep them both in my 90G tank but not sure that I can. I heard that they do not mix well together does anyone know if this is true or if it is possible too keep them both in the same tank?
     
    AaaRr, Apr 29, 2009
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  2. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    I kept both in my 40 with no problems. But you will have to make sure there is enough food for them all.
     
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  3. kdub

    kdub Plankton

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    I have both in an 80 gallon tank and have started to notice a little aggression from the cleaner. Packleader, what do you feed yours?
     
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  4. acemow

    acemow Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Just to pipe in here, I have 4 peppermint and 2 skunk cleaners in 75 they don't mess with each other. I do hand feed the skunk a small piece of shrimp (how ironic) a small piece of algae wafer or a piece of nori occasionally, mostly when I need to keep them occupied while I feed the fish and whatnot.
     
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  5. Triplemom

    Triplemom Pajama Cardinal

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    I have both with no problems. They pretty much ignore each other. The skunk cleaner will run over anybody in his path at feeding time, though!
     
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  6. medhatreefguy

    medhatreefguy Fire Worm

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    I have 2 Peppermint, 1 Cleaner, and 1 Fire Shrimp in my 110 and they all get along fine.
     
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  7. dufresne

    dufresne Feather Duster

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    2 cleaner, 4 peppermint, 1 fire in a 65g - no problems at all.
     
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  8. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    i have both in a 58, 24 and 90g with no issues between them they just tend to stay away from each other
     
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  9. MC Genghis

    MC Genghis Astrea Snail

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    I kept them both in a 55 gal for several months. They were very peaceful and even shared space at times. The majority of the time they both defended an area under a rock but it would not be uncommon to see them both in the same cave. The peppermint was recently eaten by my golden dwarf eel. :-/
     
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  10. AaaRr

    AaaRr Spaghetti Worm

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    Awww. I am sorry about that.
    Thanks for all the feed back I am really happy that I can keep them in the same thank. :cheesy:
     
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