proper number of shrimp?

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  1. metzeric

    metzeric Astrea Snail

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    im just curious on everyones opinion on the proper number of shrimp to have in a 120 gallon tank. i am thinking on 2 fire 2 cleaner and 2 pepermint.

    is this too many or not enough and should all 3 types get along??


    thanks
    eric
     
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  3. tinnghe

    tinnghe Purple Spiny Lobster

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    right now in my 55g i have 3 fire 1 cleaner, they all fine so if you have a big tank shouldnt be a problem
     
  4. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    the tank is big enough for them to find there own spots
     
  5. luvreefs23

    luvreefs23 Millepora

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    I got 2 cleaner, 1 fire and 1 peppermint in a 10 gallon and they all have their own little areas and get along great. Have been for months now. I plan on getting 3 of each for my 90
     
  6. nemo1991

    nemo1991 Millepora

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    oh yeah that will be fine, i have 2 cleaners, a fire shrimp, and 4 peppermints in my 55 gallon (soon to be 90 :) ) um some times i have to make sure that they get extra food that is fast sinking so the fish wont eat it, but i mean you should in your 120 have enough algae and other things that they eat for it to be fine, um how muhc live rock? i have like 100 pounds so they just each take their own nook or cranny, lol