Showpiece Shrimp

In my 90 I have 2 Skunk Shrimp and a Blood Shrimp, but I would like to have a real showpiece shrimp. I would love either a Coral Banded Shrimp, or a Pistol Shrimp. However, I've heard mixed reviews of these two species reef compatibility. I realize I wouldn't see either much, but I'm happy with every so often. I was thinking maybe a Gold Banded Coral Shrimp who wouldn't get big enough to do any real damage to any fish but would still be a nice shrimp. I have looked around and I haven't found any other interesting shrimp, but I love shrimp and I would be interested in suggestions for less common shrimp that I haven't come across.

 

My dream shrimp is Saron Marmoratus, absolutely stunning animal with some really vibrant colors, just not sure were to get one...

 

I have a pistol shrimp and love him..however I hardly ever see him. He is in his den and only comes out to clean house with his goby.

 

What about a bongo shrimp Drs. Foster and Smith Diver's Den® - Phyllognathia ceratophthalma it is a very cool looking shrimp

 

nice shrimp but look at the diet, don't know if you could supply a steady "stream" of starfish for it. Cool shrimp though.

 

Seems to be like a harlequin shrimp diet wise.... I just though for a show piece that it would be very cool.

 

just buy a starfish a week and toss it in the tank to die....that should be good for the tank ;D

as for the question, i would go for a pistol if you must, they are super kool. i had one, but he was alone i am hesetent to house him with other shrimp. I know that most people have the problems with coral banded shrimp eating one thing or another in their tank. mine was a terror till the powerhead ripped his big claw off...good luck

 

if you like crabs (haha) then check this out little guy out. he rarely comes out but when he does wow, its a pom-pom crab/boxing crab this little guy has lasted longer then i thought he would. sorry the pics are bad

 

I like monkey shrimp in nano's more. They are so small that it's hard to see them.

 

A CBS and your blood shrimp/skunk shrimp are not compatible.