Peppermint shrimp eating feather duster

[Swimmer910]

So I got a pink dwarf feather duster for my tank. Well little did I know my peppermint shrimp would make a snack out of the poor thing. Luckily I moved the feather duster to a spot where the shrimp doesn't go much but I know tonight it'll find it and eat the rest. Anybody have any suggestions on how to stop this from happening?



Shrimp lurking in the back before I moved the feather duster

 

[Sniperhank]

A peppermint shrimp shouldn't go after healthy inverts or corals. Though it doesn't look like a camelback, I'm also aware of other members of the peppermint's family. It is possible that they could be more...over zealous. If it is a major concern, you might have to return the shrimp. Good luck with the coco worm, they are difficult to keep in captivity compared to feather dusters.

 

[evil Nick]

are you sure its just not stealing food from its feathers?