WMAS Discussion Forum : Learning the hard way http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:48:17 +0000 Tue, 07 Mar 2006 19:00:00 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10809 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Learning the hard way : When I had 6 peppermints in my...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10809&PID=101346&title=learning-the-hard-way#101346 Author: Jamison
Subject: 10809
Posted: March 07 2006 at 7:00pm

When I had 6 peppermints in my tank and they had finally dessimated the aiptasia, they did gnaw on some Xenia and healthy woods polyps. If they are hungry, they will find alternatives. I ended this by feeding them krill once in a while. ]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2006 19:00:00 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10809&PID=101346&title=learning-the-hard-way#101346 <![CDATA[Learning the hard way : Yep. Dieing Xenia + hungry shrimp...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10809&PID=100778&title=learning-the-hard-way#100778 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 10809
Posted: March 04 2006 at 10:31pm

Yep. Dieing Xenia + hungry shrimp = dinner.

If you want to try another bit of Xenia, there is a lot of it here on the MB just for the asking.

Alkalinity is one of the three most important water parameters. Read the 3rd post down from the top of this thread to get a better understanding:

http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244

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Subject: 10809
Posted: March 04 2006 at 6:00pm

Here is the shrimp, looks like peppermint to me

I do not think he was super hungry, but the xenia was looking kind of rough after travel and aclimation. It was only in the tank for about 15 minutes before the shrimp found it. Tank has been up for about 6 months. Tests are amonia=0 nitrites=0 nitrates=0 ph=8.2 i do not have a alk test kit right now.

]]> Sat, 04 Mar 2006 18:00:13 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10809&PID=100728&title=learning-the-hard-way#100728 <![CDATA[Learning the hard way : Noodlz makes a good point. There...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10809&PID=100699&title=learning-the-hard-way#100699 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 10809
Posted: March 04 2006 at 1:35pm

Noodlz makes a good point.

There are other things to consider as well. It could be that the shrimp is extremely hungry. It could be that the Xenia did not do well in transport or that in your tank it was starting to die. Shrimp are opportunistic feeders, eating anything that tastes good. Dieing things taste good to shrimp.

Please tell us about your tank. How long it's been going, size, filtration, Alkalinity level, etc, etc. Discussing this with us will help keep you from going more broke and being more addicted than you already are.



Edited by Mark Peterson]]> Sat, 04 Mar 2006 13:35:54 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10809&PID=100699&title=learning-the-hard-way#100699 <![CDATA[Learning the hard way : Peppermint shrimp is sometimes...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10809&PID=100685&title=learning-the-hard-way#100685 Author: n o o d l z
Subject: 10809
Posted: March 04 2006 at 12:45pm

Peppermint shrimp is sometimes confused with Camelback shrimp, which WILL eat coral...you may want to confirm its actually a peppermint shrimp before getting another one.  The easiest way to tell a difference...camelbacks have a more pronounced hump on their backs.

Camelback:


Peppermint:

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Subject: 10809
Posted: March 04 2006 at 8:58am

There might be some people that would like something that would prunetheir xenia for them.  Maybe you can rent out the shrimp to clubmembers for xenia maintenance ]]> Sat, 04 Mar 2006 08:58:14 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10809&PID=100643&title=learning-the-hard-way#100643 <![CDATA[Learning the hard way : I&#039;ve had a pep turn on mushrooms...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10809&PID=100619&title=learning-the-hard-way#100619 Author: shaggydoo
Subject: 10809
Posted: March 03 2006 at 11:26pm

I've had a pep turn on mushrooms before but not xenia... in fact I wouldn't mind if my pep took a liking to the xenia.  I have read others experience with peps can sometimes get sketchy as they have been reported to have a taste for all types of corals.

If you want some xenia let me know.  I'm always throwing the stuff out.

]]> Fri, 03 Mar 2006 23:26:21 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10809&PID=100619&title=learning-the-hard-way#100619 <![CDATA[Learning the hard way : I have read a few threads tonight...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10809&PID=100609&title=learning-the-hard-way#100609 Author: BrokeFishAddict
Subject: 10809
Posted: March 03 2006 at 10:17pm

I have read a few threads tonight on other web sites and have found a few stories like mine. I think it is rare for a peppermint shrimp to do this. But I guess there are always exceptions. Maybe it was the small size of the frag. It was only 3/4 of an inch tall or so with maybe 6 or 7 closing hands.]]> Fri, 03 Mar 2006 22:17:52 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10809&PID=100609&title=learning-the-hard-way#100609 <![CDATA[Learning the hard way : I have 4 peppermint shrimp and...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10809&PID=100608&title=learning-the-hard-way#100608 Author: Mike Savage
Subject: 10809
Posted: March 03 2006 at 10:08pm

I have 4 peppermint shrimp and pom pom xenia. Never had a problem. I'd try again with a different peppermint shrimp.]]> Fri, 03 Mar 2006 22:08:57 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10809&PID=100608&title=learning-the-hard-way#100608 <![CDATA[Learning the hard way : That sucks! Sorry about your xenia,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10809&PID=100606&title=learning-the-hard-way#100606 Author: aaaj
Subject: 10809
Posted: March 03 2006 at 10:02pm

That sucks!  Sorry about your xenia, I have 4 peppermint shrimp (2 in each tank) and none of them have touched my xenia.

If you want to try xenia again tons of people have some on here, me included. 

 

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