Feather Dusters and Peppermint Shrimp?

[davidj5491]

Hello everyone,
Just a quick question. I'm wanting to add a couple of feather dusters in the near future. My only concern is my Peppermint Shrimp that I have. I think I've ready somewhere that they should be ok with feather dusters, just wanted to be sure though. I know the Peps sure were quick to wipe out the Aiptasia, just want to make sure they'll leave the feather dusters alone.
Thanks in advance for any input.

 

[joker_ca]

they'll be fine together, dont worry to much about them. in a old tank i had them together and never had any problems with them

 

[kdfrosty]

I have 2 Peppermint Shrimp, and 3 Feather Dusters. All are doing great and happy. The shrimp don't pick on the feather dusters....even the smaller ones.

 

[davidj5491]

Good deal! Thanks guys, going to pick up a few feather dusters today then!

 

[davidj5491]

Well, I only ended up getting 1 FD, but it's doing great! Thanks again guys.

 

[saltn00b]

what about arrow crabs? i just read that they are notorious for munchin on FDs. is that true? cause i have an arrow but was thinking about adding some FDs

 

[snipe]

Well I have 3 peppermint shrimp and 2 featherdusters with no problem. I also have an arrow crab and no problem with that either.

 

[mudplayerx]

I've heard arrow crabs will kill shrimp/crabs. I've also heard that shrimp will eat polyps.
I think the trick is just keeping everything well fed.

 

[essop3]

Once in awhile my peppermints will eat a feather duster. If you notice them picking at it give them a piece of shrimp on a stick.

 

[mwaraxa]

I have 4 FD's, planty of hermit crabs, a coral banded, and an Arrow Crab. And they all get along just fine so far. Nothing messes with the FD's. Even if something starts to mess with the FD's, the feather duster just pulls in quick and whatever was messing with it just looses interest and leaves. :happy: