Shrimp Compatibility with Certain Fish

mattpg36

New Member
Can a Longnose butterfly or a yellow tang live in the same tank as a cleaner shrimp without either fish attacking the shrimp?
I am asking because I recently made the big mistake of putting a lunare wrasse in with my first cleaner and it didn't take long for him to attack and kill the shrimp. When I bought the wrasse, I mistook it for a different kind. The next day I sold back the wrasse because I like the cleaner shrimp.
 

fire30b

Member
I have a longnose butterfly with a cleaner shrimp and a peppermint shrimp and it does fine. I think the Longnose is one of only a few butterflys that will not mess with the shrimp. I think you will do alright combining the two.
 

elfdoctors

Active Member
I have a yellow tang in a tank with two cleaners, two peppermints and two camel-backed shrimp. The yellow tang leaves them all alone. I have even seen the yellow tang give the cleaner shrimp a ride.
BTW - Welcome to the Boards!
 
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