Skunk cleaner shrimp Q

[siptang]

Can I just get one or is getting two an almost requirement?
I have never dealt with inverts before and this is almost all new to me lol.

 

[gemmy]

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Originally Posted by Siptang http:///t/389971/skunk-cleaner-shrimp-q#post_3450223
Can I just get one or is getting two an almost requirement?
I have never dealt with inverts before and this is almost all new to me lol.
I have never been able to keep two in my tank. For some reason, one would die off. I think they typically do best in pairs.

 

[flower]

I have had two and one die...the one seems just as happy.

 

[siptang]

hmmm maybe one is for the best.

 

[florida joe]

go with TWO

 

[siptang]

What the heck. I bought one then as soon as I got home he's dead...

 

[jburgi]

I have had 1 in my tank alone for about 5 months. He has tripled in size and seems very happy.

 

[reefkprz]

you don't need a second one. you can get just one if you like. I prefer to watch them in pairs but generally I only kept one per tank that housed fish due to the cost of having one per tank.

 

[siptang]

Getting ready to bust some heads.. getting ready to go down to the lfs so that I can get this shrimp replaced. Still in the bag and I brought it as they closed so they better do it or I will be very pissed.

 

[luvmyreef]

Go Sip!! LOL...Take no Prisoners

 

[florida joe]

When you get one home remember to acclimate very slowly IMO 2 plus hrs. of acclamation

 

[siptang]

Thanks luv, I got full credit for them.
Joe - Thanks will be sure to do it when I get it next week. Thing for me is that it died within 15 mins of my ride home.