Do coral banded shrimp Just stand still

Discussion in 'ASAP' started by Yellow Tang, Jun 18, 2009.

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  1. Yellow Tang

    Yellow Tang Bubble Tip Anemone

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  3. irr0001

    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    yep! mine is currently hanging on the backside of the rock pile..he comes out every now and then..but usually just sits back there until lights go out
     
  4. Yellow Tang

    Yellow Tang Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Thank you I'm so happy I thought he died at the bottem of the tank
     
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    Yellow Tang Bubble Tip Anemone

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    #1ClownFish Astrea Snail

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    o_O Im sorry...I dont have much luck with shrimp. I had a breeding pair of skunk shrimp...the fish attacked it for her eggs :( the male died soon after...or wait...is it the male that carries the eggs?
     
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    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Are you sure it isn't the molt?
     
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  9. Ishymishy77

    Ishymishy77 Peppermint Shrimp

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    our coral banded molts about once a month then hides for a coupla days. hope all is well
     
  10. Ishymishy77

    Ishymishy77 Peppermint Shrimp

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    dude i just read your tank specs. holy crap:eek:!!! thats a big bio-load on a 55 gallon tank. 8 BTA WOW!