QuoteReplyTopic: Cleaner shrimp Posted: April 08 2008 at 7:58pm
I have a skunk cleaner shrimp that just set up a cleaning station and was working over my Tail Spot. Is that something that they always do or only rare individuals? I was under the impression that it wasn't that common in aquariums.
I'm not sure it is most but it is a good percentage. Sometimes it is the fish that don't cooperate. My cleanershrimp and peppermint shrimp climb on my hand to clean it as soon as I put it in the tank.
My cleaner shrimp will "ride" the fish around the tank until it is done cleaning. It is quite the sight.
Josh
I would love to see that one in person. Or even a vidio, Heck a quick snapshot will do.
Jeff, I don't have class tonight so I'm sure I can sit in front of the tank and try to at least get a picture. Granted it won't be of Mike's calibur of work, but I should be able to get something if the shrimp and fish will cooperate.
29 Gallon Bow Front
55 Gallon with 25 gallon sump
24 Gallon Nano
Pond
2 dogs + 2 cats + fish + 1 year old daughter = zoo. Welcome to my house.
Josh
While we are on the topic, I am looking to get a peppermint shrimp. Never had one before, is there anything I need to know? How likely is my condy going to make a quick snack of him? If my neon gobie doesn't make an appearance soon I will be looking for a cleaner shrimp as well. What kind do you all prefer?
My peppermints both disappeared in my 29. I could find them if I looked and then one day they were both gone. I pulled all of the rock out and still never found either of them. I think they would do better in a smaller tank.
29 Gallon Bow Front
55 Gallon with 25 gallon sump
24 Gallon Nano
Pond
2 dogs + 2 cats + fish + 1 year old daughter = zoo. Welcome to my house.
Josh
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