Do cleaner shrimp eat crypt?

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by greysoul, Jul 20, 2009.

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  1. greysoul

    greysoul Stylophora

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    Or to phrase it another way, will a cleaner shrimp dine on marine ich?
     
    greysoul, Jul 20, 2009
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  2. Crimson Ghost

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    Yes, they will - I have seen the fish go to the cleaning station for a tune up....but the Crypt still returns until you resolve the problem.

    Cleaner Wrasse and Neon Goby's do a decent job as well.
     
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    greysoul Stylophora

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    Understood, I'm not 100% certain I have crypt, just wanna see if they'll deal with it as well.

    I think cleaner wrasses are best avoided as their removal from the reef has a serious impact on other fish populations. As for gobys... eh... open top tank, already had a diamond goby think it could fly...or walk on dry land maybe. Didn't go too well.

    thanks!
     
    greysoul, Jul 23, 2009
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