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07-28-2009, 02:22 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jun 2009
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shrimp for my tank
hey everyone i wanted to keep a few shripmps in my tank here are the ones i was planning on keeping cleaner shrimp 2-3 peppermint shrimp and 1 coral banded shimp please tell me if these would be ok together in a 45 gallon tank. also if you have any suggestions on shrimp please tell me. thanks 
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07-28-2009, 02:28 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Indiana
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that would prob be alright..i will tell you though my coral banded was aggressive..i would go with a couple of cleaners and maybe a couple of fire shrimp(my favorite)and maybe a few peppermints for aiptasia..-drew
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07-28-2009, 03:30 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jun 2009
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sounds good to me
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07-28-2009, 09:58 PM
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uber-stupid
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Biloxi, MS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fox2589
that would prob be alright..i will tell you though my coral banded was aggressive..i would go with a couple of cleaners and maybe a couple of fire shrimp(my favorite)and maybe a few peppermints for aiptasia..-drew
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+1 but be sure they cleaners and the fires are pairs.
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07-28-2009, 10:27 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Long Island NY
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I have 2 cleaners and 2 peppermints.
Having more than one cleaner shrimp is nice because ANY 2 together will make babies...... Free fish food.
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07-28-2009, 10:33 PM
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uber-stupid
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Biloxi, MS
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Originally Posted by Mr.Peanut
ANY 2 together will make babies...... Free fish food.
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Are they hermaphodites or morphadites?
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Jason
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07-28-2009, 10:41 PM
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uber-stupid
Join Date: Nov 2005
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Morphadites
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Jason
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07-28-2009, 10:57 PM
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Shark
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They are hermaphrodites.
I have also read that one shrimp can reproduce for many months after being isolated. Supposedly they can store sperm in the tail and use when they need it.
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07-29-2009, 12:11 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jun 2009
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ok so i will add another cleaner shrimp to the tank so that makes it 2 cleaner shrimp 2 fire shrimp and 3 peppermint shrimp
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07-29-2009, 07:39 PM
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uber-stupid
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Biloxi, MS
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Um hermaphodite would mean both sex parts, morphadite means they switch sex... The article I read said they switch sex.
I dunno tho...
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09-08-2009, 12:02 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
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I have a 30 gallon reef and just got my first cleaner shrimp (I think pacific cleaner). We love this guy cause he is crazy and has lots of personality. Likes to swim upside down below surface of water and horde all the fish food. He seems to rule the tank though. Not at all aggressive but claims all the spots for himself. Would another cleaner be a bad idea in this size tank? Also, i only have 1 aiptasia. Should I get a peppermint just for protection or would he starve?
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09-16-2009, 03:13 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Detroit Metro Area
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drew1092
I have a 30 gallon reef and just got my first cleaner shrimp (I think pacific cleaner). We love this guy cause he is crazy and has lots of personality. Likes to swim upside down below surface of water and horde all the fish food. He seems to rule the tank though. Not at all aggressive but claims all the spots for himself. Would another cleaner be a bad idea in this size tank? Also, i only have 1 aiptasia. Should I get a peppermint just for protection or would he starve?
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A peppermint won't stave, he will scavange the tank and eat anything left behind. They are a nice addition as a clean up crew. If they eat aiptasia it is just a real nice bonus for you. However they can have a fairly short life cycle.
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09-16-2009, 05:33 PM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
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They are Morphadite.
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09-23-2009, 08:39 AM
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Plankton
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Orlando, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark_Winn
A peppermint won't stave, he will scavange the tank and eat anything left behind. They are a nice addition as a clean up crew. If they eat aiptasia it is just a real nice bonus for you. However they can have a fairly short life cycle.
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How long is "short"? Six months, a year?
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