Not so Shy Cleaner Shrimp

[bang guy]

I've said this before a few times

but to avoid having shy Cleaner Shrimp you should hand feed them regularly.

 

[ty_05_f]

I loved my peppermint shrimp always charging ya when you put your hand in the water. Sadly he dissapeared without a trace. What gets me is I fed him too.

 

[jrpage]

Hey Bang....what'd ya feed that little guy? Whatever it was he's was very happy to get it!
My LFS guy says I should keep my hands outta the tank. But wouldn't a good wash in warm water make my hands safe to feeding and such?
I do handle lots of chemicals and whatnot throughout my week. I'm a SAHM and we got diapies to change, pottys to scrub and bottles to wash.
What do you do before feedings that clean your hands without soap?
Thanks!
Rhonda

 

[karajay]

I enjoy hand feeding mine too. My new little one is still a little shy though. Gotta feed the big one first.
I wash my hands/arms/fingernails with a regular anti-bacterial soap and rinse very thoroughly.

 

[jrpage]

Originally posted by karajay
I wash my hands/arms/fingernails with a regular anti-bacterial soap and rinse very thoroughly.
Thanks Kara!

 

[bang guy]

I just use hot water. I avoid Anti-Bacterial soap, it works too well.

 

[fishman88]

so bang you are saying that if i hand feed my shrimp... even my new cbs.. they will be more active and less shy?
thanks
mike :happyfish

 

[bang guy]

Originally posted by jrpage
Hey Bang....what'd ya feed that little guy?
A piece of Krill. Yummy :jumping:

 

[bang guy]

Originally posted by fishman88
so bang you are saying that is i hand feed my shrimp... even my new cbs.. they will be more active and less shy?

I'm only familiar with Cleaner Shrimp. I've never had a Coral Banded.

 

[fishman88]

Originally posted by Bang Guy
I'm only familiar with Cleaner Shrimp. I've never had a Coral Banded.
ohh ok but if i feed my cleaner he will be less shy?
thanks
mike :happyfish

 

[nm reef]

Funny...my pair of cleaners have never acted shy at all! Even without regular hand feedings. Mine are visable most of the day...especially when I feed the reef. My peppermints tend to stay hidden...but even they will be out when there is food available.
Great pic bang....

 

[bang guy]

Peppermint Cleaners are similar to the Blood Cleaners.. they are nocturnal and need a little training to be out all day (food).

 

[jrpage]

Bang I LOVE your pics....Just don't think I can do that
I think it would freak me out, kinda like a spider. I know Mind over Matter - Mind over Matter.
I can just see me wiggin out and flinging the thing across the tank
I think I'll just enjoy vicariously:happy:
Rhonda

 

[tru conch]

my skunk cleaners love to pick at my fingernails, it sure does tickle.

 

[buzz]

I have had my cleaner clean my hand before...little bugger pinches though! Can't say I enjoyed it much.

 

[fishman830]

well mine was so close to going on my hand.. but dove behind a rock.. does it tickle, becuase im real ticklish

 

[jrpage]

Originally posted by Buzz
I have had my cleaner clean my hand before...little bugger pinches though! Can't say I enjoyed it much.
Ha ha - pinched by a shrimp...................kinda sounds like my luck in high school:joy:

 

[wrassecal]

I used to feed human fingers to my cleaner shrimp so they wouldn't be shy but, now I can't get anyone to give up anymore digits:nope:

 

[fishman830]

mine wont even come out...

 

[bang guy]

LOL @ Debi