Sexy Shrimp?

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by Elliot09, Sep 1, 2009.

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  1. Elliot09

    Elliot09 Bristle Worm

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    So, my LFS had some and I've fallen in love with them! :p

    In my 350G tank, I currently have 2 ocellaris clowns, a coral beauty angelfish, a starry algae blenny (Salarias ramosus - to avoid confusion), 2 peppermint shrimp, a large cleaner shrimp, a colony of star polyps and a leather toadstool (sarcophyton). I also have about 44kg of live rock.

    Do you guys see there being any issues with buying some Sexy Shrimp? If not, how many is an okay number, I was hoping to get two or three?
     
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  3. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    I don't see any issues at all. Get as many as you like. Just try to avoid buying any shrimp eating fish in the future :)
     
  4. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    I would say it will be hit or miss being that the sexy shrimp are not that large to begin with.
     
  5. Elliot09

    Elliot09 Bristle Worm

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    I'm more interested in the inverts than the fish now, to be honest - I imagine that inverts could be just as bad.

    I forgot to mention - I have a few dwarf blue legged hermits.
     
  6. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    I see nothing in your tank that will deliberately eat sexy shrimp.
     
  7. Elliot09

    Elliot09 Bristle Worm

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    Thanks a lot for your help :)
     
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  9. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    If you want them to do their "Sexy" dance with their tails, you need to make sure you get at least one female.
     
  10. zjpeter

    zjpeter Ritteri Anemone

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    how does one "sex" a sexy anemone shrimp?
     
  11. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Put on a little Barry White music and light some candles :lol:
     
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  12. zjpeter

    zjpeter Ritteri Anemone

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    i KNEW it! i KNEW i shouldn't have asked that question. you guys don't let anything slide around here do you? lol