Monkey Shrimp

[reef fool]

Does anyone have any info on these little guys?
SWF.com has them in the U-Build it and lists them as reef safe and peaceful, but my Invert book by Julian Sprung lists them as Not Reef Safe and harmful to other inverts!
Would love to know about direct experiences with these guys by someone here.
Thanks,
Frank

 

[a&m aggie 04']

i read that they were reef safe on here so i put one in my tank. I later read that they can eat corals. Ive had to rearrange my rock twice and i have yet to find the little guy. Havent seen him since the day i put him in my tank. I havent noticed any damage to corals but i wouldnt put one in my tank again.

 

[reef fool]

Yeah A&M Aggie,
I am a little worried myself. This site and two others that sell them say they are completely reef safe and peaceful, but my book says different! I am unsure if it is worth a chance myself.
Thanks for your reply,
Frank

 

[nerdy]

Wow very interesting. I can see why you would'nt be able to find it, it is camoflaged very well.

 

[hypertek99]

Those look like the Hawaiian Green Shrimps on the u-build it section on this website?

 

[scuba steveo]

i got one of the Hawaiian Green Shrimps from swf
very cool
I never saw it eat and it died about two weeks later
i would love another thought
like i said it was very cool
as far as reef safe, i dont know

 

[bolt696]

I know this is old, but I just got 2 myself. Put them in 3 to 4 weeks ago, and just today is the first time I saw one of them. I was told they are not reef safe and to get them out quick. Hard to do when you never see them