Cleaner shrimp
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Topic: Cleaner shrimp
Posted By: jpndave
Subject: Cleaner shrimp
Date 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. |
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Posted By: tamortman
Date Posted: April 08 2008 at 8:04pm
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i think that is normal somtimes my fish will line up to get cleaned it is pretty cool ------------- 210/75g inwall reef 1500-2000g pond Herriman |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: April 08 2008 at 8:43pm
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I don't think it is that rare. It is cool to watch though!
Mike -------------  |
Posted By: boogey247
Date Posted: April 08 2008 at 9:08pm
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My cleaner shrimp will "ride" the fish around the tank until it is done cleaning. It is quite the sight. Josh ------------- 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 |
Posted By: jpndave
Date Posted: April 08 2008 at 9:18pm
| So most cleaners will do this? |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: April 08 2008 at 9:56pm
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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.
Mike ------------- |
Posted By: john hill
Date Posted: April 08 2008 at 10:19pm
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my fish will not let any shrimp clean them atleast with the lights on anyway ------------- out with the large and in with the nano |
Posted By: Jeff Morrill
Date Posted: April 08 2008 at 10:47pm
------------- WHAT KINDA GUM????... Give em 2 sticks. |
boogey247 wrote:Posted By: john hill
Date Posted: April 08 2008 at 10:49pm
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jeff your a dirty boy ------------- out with the large and in with the nano |
Posted By: boogey247
Date Posted: April 09 2008 at 8:10am
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 |
Posted By: Andreason
Date Posted: April 09 2008 at 8:10am
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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? Thanks, Wendy ------------- Andreason's |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: April 09 2008 at 8:46am
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I have a peppermint shrimp in my 10 gallon and he is out most of the time. I have had them in larger tanks and seldom seen them.
Mike ------------- |
Posted By: boogey247
Date Posted: April 09 2008 at 9:12am
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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 |