Skunk Cleaner Shrimp or Fire Cleaner Shrimp?

[Big Tex]

I need some opinions in which to get fit my tank I want a pair but I don't know which would do best. Any advice and stories are associated!

 

[mr_X]

Skunks are more social. Fire shrimp tend to hide a lot.

 

[obscurereef]

Cleaners are out/active. Red fire shrimp are reclusive/come out usually for food.

 

[Big Tex]

Lol I'm asking because Ive got my skunk for 2 days now and it's been hiding the whole time

 

[Ericwm]

I have 2 skunks and a fire. The skunks produce fry every other week and feed my coral and fish. It is a nice plus to multiple shrimp.

 

[mr_X]

2 days? Nothing is going to act normal after 2 days. Most of these things are plucked right from the ocean.

 

[Big Tex]

2 days? Nothing is going to act normal after 2 days. Most of these things are plucked right from the ocean.

True true, maybe if I pick up a second one They'll give each other backup lol

 

[Big Tex]

How many shrimp should I have in total?

 

[mr_X]

As many as you like.

 

[Big Tex]

As many as you like.

Could I get 2 skunks and 2 peppermints?

 

[Tkey3425]

Could I get 2 skunks and 2 peppermints?

Yes. As long as you plan to make sure they too get fed

 

[Cichlid-dude]

There really isnt any need to feed shrimp. They will scavange uneaten fish food. I never directly feed my shrimps.

 

[JonathanG]

I have a skunk and a fire, the skunk is out all the time and the fire is out usually but definitely hides more than the skunk.

 

[Tkey3425]

There really isnt any need to feed shrimp. They will scavange uneaten fish food. I never directly feed my shrimps.

I've never left it to chance. I'd rather know they got some food. When I didn't target feed they seemed like try were more aggressive during feeding especially my CBS. Just lets me sleep better at night

 

[Big Tex]

Alright guys just picked up 2 peppermints and they're encouraging the skunk to come out that's exactly what I wanted.