Harlequin shrimp!
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Topic: Harlequin shrimp!
Posted By: Dion Richins
Subject: Harlequin shrimp!
Date Posted: March 02 2014 at 5:26pm
I fed The Harlequin Shrimp in my shop tank this last week. I keep one in both of my tanks but they typically are quick to rush their prize to the rock work. This time he jumped on it and went to town. You can see him getting underneath it to paralyze it. At one point it escaped and the shrimp hung on as it went up the side of the tank. Sorry for the dirty glass in some of the pictures. I didn't think it would be a good idea to try and clean it right then :) besides ...look at its staby arms. OUCH!!!!         ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
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Posted By: shawnmc
Date Posted: March 02 2014 at 11:05pm
thats cool i like the spots ------------- Hello All |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: March 03 2014 at 5:49am
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Ewww. I was not aware that they stab and paralyze the star. How long does the paralysis last? ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
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Posted By: ReefdUp
Date Posted: March 03 2014 at 6:06am
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I thought (could be wrong) that the paralysis was starfish-induced. The starfish freeze up as a defense mechanism and play dead...to the advantage of the shrimp. Brittle starfish do not do this, so Harlequins often avoid them. ------------- www.reefdup.com Diving since 2009, reefkeeping since 2007, & fishkeeping since 1987 200g, 75g, & 15g Systems PADI Advanced Open Water |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: March 03 2014 at 4:19pm
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Great photos Dion, I really like that last one! -------------  |