fishdreams
Member
I was thinking of buying a coral banded shrimp but didnt know if it would be reef safe or not. Ive gotten different answeres from all over the place. Could someone please help me. thanx.
coral banded shrimp
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bdhough
Active Member
reef safe in taht it does not eat corals. they are known fish hunters so if you have slow fish or fish who bed down in the rocks then you may end up with dead fish visa the shrimp. some kill some don't its a toss up. it helps to keep them fed regularly but even then you never know. you could try buying a small one as opposed to a larger one and that may help out some.
fishdreams
Member
Thanx guys, I dont think I will be getting one. Ive got alot of fish that are slow and stay in one place alot. thanx again.
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ivanfj
Guest
I don't like them either. They are mean little guys.
texag04
Member
It all depends on the individual shrimps' personality. I was skeptical about getting one, because I already have two skunk cleaners. I did anyway. He is big, I mean real big, and was scared he might cause damage. But I keep him well fed and there is plenty of rockwork for things to hide. He often hangs out in the back and always wants to be left alone. He might chase my cleaners when they get in his way or bother him. Ive had him for awhile with no problems.
rayraypico
Member
I have a large Coral Banded shrimp and he has never bothered anyone. He lives in the tank with 3 peppermint shrimp and 2 camel shrimp. In fact when my Hippo tang got ick he was the shrimp that was cleaning him off. Personally I love my Coral banded shrimp he is my favorite shrimp in the tank. I guess I just got lucky with the one I got.
