Coral banded shrimp vs Cleaner Shrimp - Aquarium Advice

geckofrog · 06-19-2006, 10:51 AM

Will a coral banded shrimp pick on a cleaner shrimp? (55 gallons)

Just curious, debating whether to get one or not...

**roka64** · 06-19-2006, 11:50 AM

I've never had a CBS but from what I've read, they can sometimes be pretty nasty. It may harass other smaller shrimp of different species. I had a fire shrimp and a cleaner, they got along great.

vsnsofadrgn · 06-19-2006, 12:10 PM

as with anything, it depends on the individual. i had the same question and searched it and i got varied responses. i went ahead and got the cbs. great personality and movement, plus hes always out, so i like that aspect. he nipps at the peppermints but only at feeding time, and they do try to steal his dinner, so i cant say that i blame him, lol.....

**Devilishturtles** · 06-19-2006, 02:28 PM

I agree. It'd depend on it's temperment. I would guess they would not get along, but some will. My CBS was a mean little thing...

tecwzrd · 06-19-2006, 04:05 PM

My CBS gets along fine with my cleaner/peppermint shrimp and generally keeps to himself. He fights more with my brittle starfish then anything during feeding time. My CBS has been molting about every 3 weeks and lost and then regenerated his arm twice now. It’s a great scavenger and unlike my other shrimp is always out in the open all day.

Main advise is to never add more then one CBS to a tank unless 125+ gal or else they will fight IME.

EELectric · 06-19-2006, 04:11 PM

I had a CBS and he was more dominant then my eel and would pick on most of my fish. Eventually the eel ate him but IME give him lots of liverock and space and they will be less likely to bother anything. HTH

**lando** · 06-19-2006, 08:04 PM

I have a CBS with two skunk cleaners, three peppermints, one fire shrimp and one pistol shrimp. I have had no issues. My CBS happens to be a bit shy and does not bother anything. Others have not been as lucky.

TeenReefer · 06-20-2006, 12:52 AM

I like my coral banded shrimp...he is pretty cool, especially when its feeding time. Then he goes crazy! Pretty active scavanger during the day.

06-19-2006, 10:51 AM	#1
geckofrog Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 86	Coral banded shrimp vs Cleaner Shrimp Will a coral banded shrimp pick on a cleaner shrimp? (55 gallons) Just curious, debating whether to get one or not...

06-19-2006, 11:50 AM	#2
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,329 Images: 12	I've never had a CBS but from what I've read, they can sometimes be pretty nasty. It may harass other smaller shrimp of different species. I had a fire shrimp and a cleaner, they got along great. __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

06-19-2006, 12:10 PM	#3
vsnsofadrgn Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 976 Images: 9	as with anything, it depends on the individual. i had the same question and searched it and i got varied responses. i went ahead and got the cbs. great personality and movement, plus hes always out, so i like that aspect. he nipps at the peppermints but only at feeding time, and they do try to steal his dinner, so i cant say that i blame him, lol..... __________________ visions of a dragon hope dies last

06-19-2006, 02:28 PM	#4
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,844 Images: 17	I agree. It'd depend on it's temperment. I would guess they would not get along, but some will. My CBS was a mean little thing... __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

06-19-2006, 04:05 PM	#5
tecwzrd Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: VA Posts: 3,152	My CBS gets along fine with my cleaner/peppermint shrimp and generally keeps to himself. He fights more with my brittle starfish then anything during feeding time. My CBS has been molting about every 3 weeks and lost and then regenerated his arm twice now. It’s a great scavenger and unlike my other shrimp is always out in the open all day. Main advise is to never add more then one CBS to a tank unless 125+ gal or else they will fight IME. __________________ -Micah- If you haven't figured it out yet I like to BOLD links :P Vote for AA at Aqua Rank

06-19-2006, 04:11 PM	#6
EELectric Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 279	I had a CBS and he was more dominant then my eel and would pick on most of my fish. Eventually the eel ate him but IME give him lots of liverock and space and they will be less likely to bother anything. HTH __________________ -A real hobby

06-19-2006, 08:04 PM	#7
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,632 Images: 46	I have a CBS with two skunk cleaners, three peppermints, one fire shrimp and one pistol shrimp. I have had no issues. My CBS happens to be a bit shy and does not bother anything. Others have not been as lucky. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

06-20-2006, 12:52 AM	#8
TeenReefer Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 296 Images: 11	I like my coral banded shrimp...he is pretty cool, especially when its feeding time. Then he goes crazy! Pretty active scavanger during the day. __________________ 29 gallon under construction

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