small hitchhiker shrimp

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by spongebob, Dec 8, 2012.

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  1. spongebob

    spongebob Flamingo Tongue

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    I was at my lfs and they just got a shipment in.I was looking thru the bags looking because i wanted some devils hand coral.i found a bag with 2 of them in there and looking closer i saw a little shrimp picking at the base.So i ask how much for the 2 devils hand corals and he told me $62.I said sold.
    Now the shrimp is clear with red bands.He had short claws one fatter than the other.He was about an inch long and looked like a minni lobster.About a week later my one armed arrow crab was dead or maybe moalted but i havn"t seen him in a while so it could go either way.

    I think thats where i got the little clear shrimp in my refugium because after i set the shrimp and coral in my tank i took the little things swimming in the bottom of the bag and dumped them in the refugium.
    Life in there is so neat i can just stare at the refugium.My son so give me a hard time about staring in an empty tank.He thinks i am crazy lol

    Thanks for reading my post this place is great!!!
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    He needs to buy you a magnifying glass for Christmas. ;D
     
  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Very cool, it will be interesting to see what happens with the shrimp. Please keep us updated and take pics if at all possible.
     
  5. spongebob

    spongebob Flamingo Tongue

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    This is a reef tank w fish.Could the shrimp be harmfull?
     
  6. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I don't think so.