Peppermint shrimp and Anemones

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  1. cnewman

    cnewman Astrea Snail

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    Will the shrimp eat the anemone cause it just looked like my shrimp just did thanks for any help
     
    cnewman, Apr 15, 2012
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  2. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    It depends on the type and size of the nem. I had a peppermint shrimp kill and eat a small rock flower nem; however, a larger nem will eventually catch and eat the shrimp if he continues his assault. (had that happen more than once, as well.)
     
    Mr. Bill, Apr 19, 2012
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  3. cnewman

    cnewman Astrea Snail

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    Thanks I think the nem is dead now havent seen it in awhile
     
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  4. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    peppermint shrimp are schetchy.
     
    ingtar_shinowa, Apr 19, 2012
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