Harlequin shrimp

[paul87]

Didn't come in today, different supplier next Friday it should be here. I understand that bristles aren't 'true' starfish and possibly not part of their diet. Doug, have you witnessed a harlequin with a brittle star, or possibly owned a harlequin?

 

[Andy Sager]

I've only known them to eat starfish that have tube feet so I doubt there will be a problem with your brittle star.

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[bribo12]

Bongo shrimp, the harlequins much smaller relative eats small brittle and serpent stars. But no harlequins only eat true starfish.


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[paul87]

Sounds good. Couldn't get the shrimp. I have one ordered, should be here Friday... on Halloween! Still not 100% on if I'm keeping the brittle or not, probably will. All i know is that thing is creepy to handle!

 

[paul87]

So she finally came in yesterday and she is pretty! Asterinas beware of the Halloween harlequin! LOL Here's some pics I took with my cell while acclimating.

 

[Darylb]

Nice they are awesome looking shrimp found a breeding pair for sale for $1250 might pass on ever owning one


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[paul87]

Nice they are awesome looking shrimp found a breeding pair for sale for $1250 might pass on ever owning one


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WOW thats a steep price! Got mine for $35. Could have got a 'pair' for $70. Not a breeding pair I don't think.

 

[Darylb]

Yea haha I guess if I won the lottery I could get one


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[paul87]

She is finally comfortable to come out now. Been gobbling those asterinas up!

 

[BigRedsReefs10]

Man harlequins are so beautiful, if only they ate like cleaners. I've iften thought about setting up a pico just for a pair of them, good luck, here's hoping the asterinas start breeding like rabbits do you can keep it forever

 

[paul87]

Here's a short vid I put up of my harlequin taking an asterina from me. I plan to get choc chip stars for food once the asterinas are gone. I do believe I'm gonna keep her. She's too awesome. I still have plenty of asterina stars in my tank for now though.

http://youtu.be/o_ZVn6q3ZGA

 

[paul87]

Short little video of my harlequin eating a chocolate chip arm. Can you guess the background music?

http://youtu.be/1WJTSCQC_To