Peppermint Shrimp

queshibo · 12-02-2006, 12:44 AM

Will Peppermint Shrimp and Cleaner Shrimp get along (I have 2 Cleaners), and will they only eat Aiptasias or will they continue to eat other corals/inverts

tooconceited · 12-02-2006, 12:58 AM

If you have a large enough tank the shrimp might stick to their own areas, however there is no guarantee they will get along. Since you have a 75g that could probably house 2 cleaners and a few peppermint. As with most animals they could go either way. I've heard of people keeping both before, and I know that peppermint shrimp are purported to be less shy in groups. Both of those shrimp are considered reef safe and would not eat any other corals/inverts in almost all cases. JMHO

coral reefer · 12-02-2006, 05:04 AM

I have Peppermint and Cleaner as well as Fire shrimp together in the same tank with no problems and they don't bother my corals, clams or other inverts and fish.
They basically stay to themselves in clicks if you will, like in high school!

turbo4603 · 12-02-2006, 07:33 AM

i have a harlequin shrimp, cleaner, and peppermint in a 40 gallons, no problems!

Blade_Runner · 12-02-2006, 09:29 AM

I've got a mild aptisia outbreak in the 300. I keep finding babies popping up. I'm going to add a couple to the tank and the sump. I have one CBS and one skunk left in the 300. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that CBS doesn't chow down... At least before they finish off the aptisia.

Tangster · 12-02-2006, 09:47 AM

They will be fine in the same tank.. now a C.B shrimp you would have a bit of a problem in the mix..Eeven the red blood shrimps will mix well I think they are a better cleaner then the skunk cleaners .Cost a hell of a lot more though and with any type of these shrimps the more you have of a species the more toy will see them out and about.

queshibo · 12-02-2006, 10:09 AM

Thanks for the info guys I will have some shipped to me. Oh one other question does or has anyone had items shipped to them, and how long do you think they will last in shipment, such as 1 2 3 day any input

coral reefer · 12-02-2006, 11:32 AM

The Shrimp shouldn't have a problem with being shipped...The problem arises when your Shrimp arrive at your door and it is time to acclimate them into your tank!
You have to be very careful and acclimate them slowly...Abrupt changes in salinity pH etc. will kill them quickly!