Cleaner Shrimp Behavior..

mony97

mony97

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I purchased a cleaner shrimp today at my LFS, and acclimated him according to there suggestion. He seems to be doing well and does not seem to be dying. He is, however, hanging out in one spot and not moving along the rock much. He is also moving his front claws? around in a side to side motion.
Is this normal? This is one of the first things I have added to my tank so dont know what to expect.
Thx everyone.
 
meowzer

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You say you added it today?? Give it time to get use to its new surroundings....watch what it does when the lights go out ;)
 
btldreef

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Originally Posted by mony97
http:///forum/post/3197483
I purchased a cleaner shrimp today at my LFS, and acclimated him according to there suggestion. He seems to be doing well and does not seem to be dying. He is, however, hanging out in one spot and not moving along the rock much. He is also moving his front claws? around in a side to side motion.
Is this normal? This is one of the first things I have added to my tank so dont know what to expect.
Thx everyone.
I have a 155G with two cleaners and they NEVER leave one side of the tank. Most cleaner shrimp usually set up "shop" or a "cleaning station" and stay put. The fish learn that this is where they can be found and it's where they go to be cleaned.
My cleaners in my 40G were everywhere, but the ones in my 155G, I don't think they even know how big the tank actually is

Yours could be setting up shop, or still getting used to its surroundings, either way, normal behavior.
 
mony97

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Whew, thx I was so excited to add him and was nervous that he wouldnt make it. And I've checked a couple time tonight with the lights out and he will move a little than go back to his spot.
Thx again for the quick reponses!
 
meowzer

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No problem....my cleaner has a nice cave (shop) set up....BUT I have it trained so in the morning when I feed the tank....it will come out and I will give it a piece of scallop....(with tongs of course...tank is too deep)
 
meowzer

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Originally Posted by mony97
http:///forum/post/3197585
Haha thats awesome, I should try that ;)
You will have to get it use to whatever you use....and once it realizes it's food...and not a threat...it should come to it and take it
at least mine does..LOL
OHHH I also feed some peeprmint shrimp, emerald crabs, and a sally light foot the same way
 
mony97

mony97

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Very cool, that would be kind of a cool "trick" you could show people haha. Also could you post a pick of the sally light foot please? I wanted one awhile back and have since decided against it (cant find good pics and know little about it). No worries if you dont :) <-hijacked my own thread haha
Oh P.S I talked to Kim from this site, she was very helpful and my rock is awesome!! Thank You for the tip Mom <- sorry had to do it (hope it doesnt bother you)
 
meowzer

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LOL...that's ok.....I will see if I can get a pic of the Sally tonight. I may have a pic on my computer at home, but I'm at work :(
Glad things turned out good for you :)
 
cajonez

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I have 2 cleaners in my 55g and they attack my hand anytime i put it in the water. They also chase around the turkey baster i use to spot feed and steal the food out of the mouths of my corals. Smart little buggers...
 
mony97

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3197705
LOL...that's ok.....I will see if I can get a pic of the Sally tonight. I may have a pic on my computer at home, but I'm at work :(
Glad things turned out good for you :)
Thank You :)
Originally Posted by cajonez
http:///forum/post/3197706
I have 2 cleaners in my 55g and they attack my hand anytime i put it in the water. They also chase around the turkey baster i use to spot feed and steal the food out of the mouths of my corals. Smart little buggers...
Thats awesome in a funny sort of way, I hope mine develops a cool personality.
 
mastertech

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mine is NUTS!!! he is hosting in my giant purple carribean anemone and will jump right into the middle of it if i feed it a silverside fish. he will pick at the fish until he becomes overwhelmed with tenticals and them he jump away and slowly makes his way back in for the kill. the shrimp will fallow my spot feeds and attack my hand also. he will swim upside down 1/2 way across my 125g tank just to catch a frozen brine shrimp.
he is the most active reefer i have.
 
mony97

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Haha another good story, I cant wait for mine to start doing crazy things. Im so glad I bought him and am now thinking of getting another. Keep the stories coming these have been very fun to read!!
 
mony97

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Just an update, my cleaner shrimp is out and about most of the day now and seems very happy. Also what would you guys suggest for feeding I dont want him going hungry looking for scraps. (how ofter should I feed as well?)
 
mony97

mony97

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A CUC and nothing as of yet, 2 Ocellaris Clowns will be added very soon.
As for feeding Im ghost feeding the two clowns some mysis, and Rods Food
 
mony97

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Sorry to be repetitive, but just to clarify this will still be fine once the clowns are added? And giving him "treats" every now and than is ok?
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by mony97
http:///forum/post/3198888
Sorry to be repetitive, but just to clarify this will still be fine once the clowns are added? And giving him "treats" every now and than is ok?
I misread you other post...sorry...I thought you said the clowns were in..

So what are you ghost feeding with?
IMO it should be fine though
 
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