Flame Hawk and Shrimp Compatability? - Aquarium Advice

AndyH5512 · 10-26-2006, 11:45 AM

I have 2 shrimp (fire and cleaner) in my 120, and a flame hawk in another tank. He used to be in the 120 until I decided to get the shrimp. The LFS said that the hawk may try to eat the shrimp. Does anyone have experience with the 2 co-existing? I would really like to put the flame back in his true home, but only if I feel it's safe for the shrimp. TIA.

Andy

**roka64** · 10-26-2006, 11:52 AM

Liveaquaria says to watch for smaller shrimp, I think they might mean feeder shrimp. I would wait for other's personal experiences.

austinsdad · 10-26-2006, 12:06 PM

How big is it?

I'd be wary regardless. $25 snacks.

Hara · 10-26-2006, 12:21 PM

Indeed, the hawk will enjoy $25.00 hor'douvres.

afilter · 10-26-2006, 12:45 PM

Don't do it!!!!

I thought I could get away with a long nose (small mouth) and a large cleaner shrimp. Long nose hawks grow fast on cleaner shrimp.

Remove the shrimp if you want to keep them otherwise they will become expensive supplemental feedings.

**melosu58** · 10-26-2006, 05:08 PM

I agree that your shrimp will be toast.

AndyH5512 · 10-27-2006, 02:27 PM

Well, that settles that. Thanks for the advice.

10-26-2006, 11:45 AM	#1
AndyH5512 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Debary, Florida Posts: 512	Flame Hawk and Shrimp Compatability? I have 2 shrimp (fire and cleaner) in my 120, and a flame hawk in another tank. He used to be in the 120 until I decided to get the shrimp. The LFS said that the hawk may try to eat the shrimp. Does anyone have experience with the 2 co-existing? I would really like to put the flame back in his true home, but only if I feel it's safe for the shrimp. TIA. Andy

10-26-2006, 12:06 PM	#3
austinsdad Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland Posts: 4,165 Images: 12	How big is it? I'd be wary regardless. $25 snacks. __________________ -Ray- "Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!"

10-26-2006, 12:21 PM	#4
Hara Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,867 Images: 33	Indeed, the hawk will enjoy $25.00 hor'douvres. __________________ ~~~~~Hara~~~~~~ View My Tanks Visit FantasyReef.com's Databases!

10-26-2006, 12:45 PM	#5
afilter Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,290 Images: 19	Don't do it!!!! I thought I could get away with a long nose (small mouth) and a large cleaner shrimp. Long nose hawks grow fast on cleaner shrimp. Remove the shrimp if you want to keep them otherwise they will become expensive supplemental feedings. __________________ Aaron Tank: 90 Gal SW Reef in the making See my info for setup and inhabitant details:

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10-27-2006, 02:27 PM	#7
AndyH5512 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Debary, Florida Posts: 512	Well, that settles that. Thanks for the advice.

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