I want to get a shrimp

[spikey]

I am looking at getting a shrimp (not sure why; just because). I have a few of those small weed anemones . I do not want to spend a fortune; but I would like a nice hardy good looking shrimp.

Any advise????

 

[InfernoST]

Tagging along

 

[spikey]

We don't get 'tagging along' shrimp where I am from lol

 

[joy13]

If you are talking about aptiasia or glass anemone sometimes peppermint shrimp will eat them, they cost about $7 around here. It is a hit or miss type thing with the natural approach but I have had good luck with it. They do better in groups of 2 or 3 to handle the aptiasia. They are a very light bioload.

 

[Zer0]

Yeah i was just gona say. The peppermint shrimp would be a good idea. Like joy said its not always guaranteed that the shrimp will eat the aptasia, but heck, its worth it. Plus.. they look awesome in a tank lol.

 

[Etunes]

I would suggest a peppermint shrimp as well. They might eat your aptiasia which is great. But the more expensive shrimp i would only put into a mature tank.

 

[spikey]

Over here peperment shrimp cost $40. A bit if a price difference!

 

[thincat]

Try looking on line.

 

[Zer0]

Yeah online they are anywhere from 8-10$

 

[InfernoST]

Over here peperment shrimp cost $40. A bit if a price difference!

That's what happens when you live on the other side of the planet.

 

[thominil]

I would get a cleaner as I find them more fun than peps. Don't know why, but I just do. Try the pickling lime method for your aiptasia.

 

[joy13]

What is the cost of sexy shrimp, cleaner shrimp or fire shrimp. I went with peppermint to get rid of my apitasia and it worked.

 

[thominil]

Sexy shrimp are big bucks no matter where you go IMO. Cleaners are only $7-$15. Fires are about the same as cleaners I think.

 

[Mitchell0605]

Over here in Aus everything SW is expensive. Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp: $170. *faint* Flame Angel: $110. *faint* Emperor Angel: $250! *die on floor from cost induced convulsions*

 

[spikey]

Yes it is sad. Well I am off now to get my peppermint shrimp; or some other shrimp, you know impulse buying!!!!!!!!!

I am also getting a new clown.

I will let you know what I get when I come home.

 

[InfernoST]

Good luck

 

[mdaniel2882]

Over here in Aus everything SW is expensive. Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp: $170. *faint* Flame Angel: $110. *faint* Emperor Angel: $250! *die on floor from cost induced convulsions*

Shipping is a pain.wait....don't you guys have a pretty big reef over there somewhere. I think I heard some kind of rummor. for that kind of money ditch the tank and buy scuba gear.lol

 

[spikey]

I'm back from the LFS

Well I'm about 3,000km or 34 hours drive. Big day trip. I do go SCUBA diving in Melbourne. Not the same as the reef.

I have just got back with my shopping no milk, no bread but I did pick up a clown (black and white)



And guess what shrimp I got.

Both are in the middle of getting to know my tank (in their bags)

 

[thominil]

Banded coral shrimp?

 

[mdaniel2882]

Well I'm about 3,000km or 34 hours drive. Big day trip. I do go SCUBA diving in Melbourne. Not the same as the reef.

oh yeah....that is a pretty big country you have down there.....nice clown and coral banded. watch him they can be pretty mean.

day dream.....wishing I was only 34 hours away from THE reef.....I think I could do it in 30.