Fire Shrimp vs. Cleaner Shrimp

[rockcod5]

Do fire shrimp provide the same service as cleaner shrimp. At my LFS they said it didn't and only the cleaner shrimp would clean the fish. What do you guys think?

 

[bang guy]

Fire Shrimp are a Cleaner Shrimp. Just like Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp and Peppermint Cleaner Shrimp.
This picture of my hand kinda says it all...

 

[infalable]

Hey Rock,
Firefish are cleaner shrimp. They can provide the same functions.

 

[infalable]

looks like Bang beat me to the punch.

 

[rockcod5]

Thanks... I just wanted to make sure before I spend $19 for one. How big do they get?

 

[bang guy]

$19 is an excellent price for a Fire Shrimp. 2 - 2.5" typically.

 

[chrismilano]

Wow -
the thieves here in south jersey want $35 for a fire shrimp and $30 for a cleaner shrimp.
I recently got 2 cleaner shrimp for $10 each here on SWF.com, but I caught a good sale!

 

[rockcod5]

I live in SoCal and there is an abundant supply of Saltwaterfish. I go to one place were the cleaners are $10, flame angels $20, and all corals for $19.99 and the more expensive one for $24.99. They have a mail order website. xxxxxxxxxx.com