cleaner shrimp & bristol starfish

[grandmarm]

we have a large bristol starfish in 90 gallon tank. Just bought some cleaner shrimp & peppermint shrimp. Will the starfish eat the shrimp?

 

[promisetbg]

No..not a healthy shrimp.You can however spotfeed the starfish..meaty foods.Even if all you see is his leg somewhere in the day,place a chunk of food,like clams,silversides..something that won't break up near his leg and he will pull it to his mouth.

 

[grandmarm]

thanks. Kind of worried did not see any of the shrimp today. I guess they are in the rock. Will keep looking for them.

 

[promisetbg]

Yes they will hide for awhile..that's normal.Cleaner shrimp do better in pairs..peppermints are more elusive..preferring to come out at night.Often when you introduce new shrimp to a tank,they will molt.They will stay hidden after this for a few days until their carapace hardens.

 

[grandmarm]

thanks for the info. learn something new each day. We have been looking for them can't find one. at least i know they are there.