Swf Order Coral Banded Shrimp Help!

[cbshark]

I am planning on purchasing a reef package from this site that comes with a coral banded shrimp. I currently have a coral banded shrimp in my tank now and am worried about the compatibility of them. I know that it is said to only have one cbs per tank, but has anyone had any success with two? I know mated pairs are fine, but who knows if I have a male or female and what --- I would receive in the shipment. i have a 125 gallon reef with about 100 pounds of rock in it so there are alot of territories to be set up for two but I just don't know what to do. The only package I want has the cbs included. Is it possible to substitute something else for the cbs. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

[rwhite]

Anything is possible, but in this case not probable. I believe --- can be identified by the color of the thorax. If memory serves, a female will have a blue/green tint. That may be only when its preggers, I'm not absolutely sure, you may want to wait for other responses. Do you have a friend that may want one or even a trade with an LFS? We have 2, but they are in sep. tanks. I think one is a female, but my understanding is they still may not get along.
Not sure about substitutions, that would be cool if they did. I can only suggest e-mailing them direct for an answer.
Heres a not so good pic of the suspected female. Not sure if you can see the coloration on the body. Hopefully, someone else can give you more info.

 

[misty927]

I would try contacting swf.com. Can't you order through the telephone? Maybe try and switch for something of lesser value...what company would be opposed to that? Good luck!

 

[kahnsell]

I currently have 2 CBS in my 175. Once in awhile they cahse each other, but no real damage. I got them from swf.com (a 3rd showed up dead, but I got a credit). They are doing great!
Good luck, though...