Peppermints are dying?

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by crustytheclown, Oct 11, 2009.

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  1. crustytheclown

    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    hey whats up with these peppermint shrimp? ive put four in my tank over the last month or so, and they all die. I dont even think they are taking care of my aiptasia. Whats the story on these guys?:angry:
     
    crustytheclown, Oct 11, 2009
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  2. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

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    What are your tank params?
     
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  3. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    How often do you top off. Most shrimp are very sensitive to salinity.
     
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  4. crustytheclown

    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    every couple days
     
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  5. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    seriously? Before I got my ATO, I'd top off 3 times a day...

    Test your SG after you top off and test it again X days later right before you top off. See if it's the same...


    Do you have any basslet's or groupers (like a Royal Gramma)? They'll eat them...

    and lastly... you sure you're not seeing shedded exoskeletons?
     
    Peredhil, Oct 12, 2009
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  6. keifer905

    keifer905 Peppermint Shrimp

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    well not all peppermints eat aiptasia
     
    keifer905, Oct 12, 2009
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