Scarlet Shrimp and LongHorn Cowfish/Marine Betta

[zues3026]

Will they get along, my scarlet cleaner shrimp is about 2 inches and in my reef tank. My cowfish is about 1 1/2 inches and my Marine Betta is about 4 inches both are in my display tank. All are healthy. I just do not want to lose my scarlet shrimp to either one of these fish. Will it happen?

 

[jonthefishguy]

Marine bettas eat small crustations and small fish. The long horned cowfish is not reef safe because it can release a toxin that is deadly to fish and inverts.

 

[zues3026]

Yes I know but I kind of want to put the shrimp in my display tank and was worried he would get picked on. My betta eats small shrimps and fish so does the cowfish. I was just worried that the shrimp would get chewed up on slowly.

 

[jamparty]

Originally Posted by Zues3026
Yes I know but I kind of want to put the shrimp in my display tank and was worried he would get picked on. My betta eats small shrimps and fish so does the cowfish. I was just worried that the shrimp would get chewed up on slowly.

...as opposed to quickly?

 

[jonthefishguy]

"I was just worried that the shrimp would get chewed up on slowly. "
so, what your saying is, slower is better, at least you will have him around to longer to look at. Even if its piece by piece.....

 

[zues3026]

No I am just saying if he gets a foot eaten here and there he would suffer slowly or quickly I just do not want to lose it. Look I just want to know if he would be fine not to know what my fish eat I have had them for a while and know what they eat. I just want to know if he will get eaten period. ANYBODY

 

[zues3026]

ANYBODY but Jonthefishguy or whatever his name is. I asked a question and needed help. You want to answer me answer me please do not be like that. Will he get picked on yes or no???????????????????????????????

 

[jessica47421]

i would say yes if they are known to eat shrimp and small things i think eventually they would so i wouldnt risk it.

 

[jessica47421]

i just thought it might be stress of being added to a new tank or something bc its always right when they are added and it is just a few spots and then it goes and never comes back and the others arent affected at all .

 

[jessica47421]

is there such things as strss spots? other than ich?

 

[zues3026]

Thank you very much Jessica. I appreciate it. I just do not want my shrimp to die. Thanks again.