questions about my new Harlequin Shrimp

Jake9487 · 06-23-2007, 10:26 AM

first off i was wondering what was the best kind of starfish to feed him/her?, next i would like to know if it gets along with other kinds of shrimp?, and last i would like to know i you can tell the difference between male and female?

lcstorc · 06-23-2007, 10:38 AM

Here is a thread about sexing them.
Sexing harlequin shrimp?
Most people seem to feed chocolate chip stars but I think that is just because they are inexpensive rather than the "favorite" food. They seem to eat them well anyway.
I have always heard that they exc;isively eat starfish so my guess is that the shrimp woud be ok, but wait till someone with experience verifies before you take my word on that one.
Hope that helps.
Oh and Woodstock has them so you might want to check out her chronicle. I know she has some great pics in there.

Jake9487 · 06-23-2007, 11:02 AM

thanks for the help icstorc

deaclauderdale · 06-23-2007, 12:33 PM

I feed mines with chocolates, sand sifter's and their favorite is linka. They are totally reef safe and have been heard to eat urchins as well although I am yet to witness this myself.

BoomerD · 06-23-2007, 12:51 PM

HarlShrpFAQs

CentralPets.com - Shrimp - Harlequin Page (Printer Friendly Version)

addict · 06-24-2007, 10:25 PM

I found that my Harlequins pretty much ate just about any starfish that I tossed in the tank... since they mainly eat the tube feet and not the actual body of the star, I don't think it matters too much.

But like was posted above, when left to their own accord in the wild, they prefer linkia, but in captivity Chocolate Chip's are a lot less expensive.

Woodstock · 06-25-2007, 09:08 AM

Hi David

I feed my harlequin pair one chocolate chip star fish every 2-3 weeks. Mine consume the entire starfish and leave nothing behind but little white hard balls of poopie.

addict · 06-25-2007, 09:56 AM

Hiya Doni.

I had to laugh... as I haven't heard the word 'poopie' in about 7 years.

Woodstock · 06-25-2007, 10:32 AM

Hehehe

06-23-2007, 10:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jake9487 Fire Coral Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: illinois Posts: 84 View Gallery Karma Komment	questions about my new Harlequin Shrimp first off i was wondering what was the best kind of starfish to feed him/her?, next i would like to know if it gets along with other kinds of shrimp?, and last i would like to know i you can tell the difference between male and female?

06-23-2007, 10:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: questions about my new Harlequin Shrimp Here is a thread about sexing them. Sexing harlequin shrimp? Most people seem to feed chocolate chip stars but I think that is just because they are inexpensive rather than the "favorite" food. They seem to eat them well anyway. I have always heard that they exc;isively eat starfish so my guess is that the shrimp woud be ok, but wait till someone with experience verifies before you take my word on that one. Hope that helps. Oh and Woodstock has them so you might want to check out her chronicle. I know she has some great pics in there. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

06-23-2007, 11:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jake9487 Fire Coral Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: illinois Posts: 84 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: questions about my new Harlequin Shrimp thanks for the help icstorc

06-23-2007, 12:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
deaclauderdale Reefing for Jesus Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lancaster,California Posts: 2,499 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: questions about my new Harlequin Shrimp I feed mines with chocolates, sand sifter's and their favorite is linka. They are totally reef safe and have been heard to eat urchins as well although I am yet to witness this myself. __________________ 187 Gallon Peninsula Tank (2) 250 Watt HQI That's what I love about saltwater tanks. You get God's best!!

06-23-2007, 12:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,638 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: questions about my new Harlequin Shrimp HarlShrpFAQs CentralPets.com - Shrimp - Harlequin Page (Printer Friendly Version) __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

06-24-2007, 10:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
addict Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sierra Nevada Country Posts: 1,621 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: questions about my new Harlequin Shrimp I found that my Harlequins pretty much ate just about any starfish that I tossed in the tank... since they mainly eat the tube feet and not the actual body of the star, I don't think it matters too much. But like was posted above, when left to their own accord in the wild, they prefer linkia, but in captivity Chocolate Chip's are a lot less expensive. __________________ -David *addict's tank specs:* Coming soon!

06-25-2007, 09:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: questions about my new Harlequin Shrimp Hi David I feed my harlequin pair one chocolate chip star fish every 2-3 weeks. Mine consume the entire starfish and leave nothing behind but little white hard balls of poopie. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

06-25-2007, 09:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
addict Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sierra Nevada Country Posts: 1,621 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: questions about my new Harlequin Shrimp Hiya Doni. I had to laugh... as I haven't heard the word 'poopie' in about 7 years. __________________ -David *addict's tank specs:* Coming soon!

06-25-2007, 10:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: questions about my new Harlequin Shrimp Hehehe __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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