Cleaner Shrimp

hunterd_67 · 08-17-2004, 09:05 PM

well last week my cleaner molted, he was out and about, the next day i was looking for him, i seen a hermit munching on a head, i figured it was the molt, well a week, later still no sign, what do u think got him, tang, emerald, or a well hid mantis TIA

Glenn

Craig Manoukian · 08-17-2004, 09:08 PM

Glenn,

All crustaceans are very vulnerable after the molt. How big are your hermits/emerald crabs? Do you have unidentified clicking noises? Bummer dude!

hunterd_67 · 08-17-2004, 09:24 PM

The hermits maybe a 1/2" all blue leg and 2 zebra, the emerald
1" 1/2, my wife said she heard some poping noises a couple of weeks back. would the mantis feed on something else till it got big enough, 'cause ive had the emerald and snails in there for while, ive never found any broken shells. Thanks Craig

Craig Manoukian · 08-17-2004, 09:51 PM

A hungry Mantis would probably have already made it's presence known. The Hermits sound too small, but the Emerald Crab could have attacked the shrimp in it's vulnerable state. Could there be an unidentified Pistol Shrimp, they make a clicking/popping noise as well?

hunterd_67 · 08-17-2004, 10:02 PM

Not that i no of, and i always have my face pressed against the glass every chance i get...lol, if there is a pistol, i wonder if a goby would bring it out?, i hooked up a 25 watt blue light to look at the tank at night..

, maybe ill catch the emerald and take him to the lfs and try another shrimp maybe a peppermint.. Thanks again Craig

Craig Manoukian · 08-17-2004, 10:05 PM

Why not a pair of cleaners? They will produce larva and feed your tank for free!

hunterd_67 · 08-17-2004, 10:23 PM

I was thinking about that, maybe i will, with fingers crossed..lol, im just afraid they will b dinner and a snack b4 bedtime..

Craig Manoukian · 08-18-2004, 02:48 AM

I say it's worth a chance once the Emerald is gone!

08-17-2004, 09:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
hunterd_67 Neon dottyback Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: P.A. Posts: 649 View Gallery Karma Komment	Cleaner Shrimp well last week my cleaner molted, he was out and about, the next day i was looking for him, i seen a hermit munching on a head, i figured it was the molt, well a week, later still no sign, what do u think got him, tang, emerald, or a well hid mantis TIA Glenn

08-17-2004, 09:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Glenn, All crustaceans are very vulnerable after the molt. How big are your hermits/emerald crabs? Do you have unidentified clicking noises? Bummer dude! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

08-17-2004, 09:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
hunterd_67 Neon dottyback Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: P.A. Posts: 649 View Gallery Karma Komment	The hermits maybe a 1/2" all blue leg and 2 zebra, the emerald 1" 1/2, my wife said she heard some poping noises a couple of weeks back. would the mantis feed on something else till it got big enough, 'cause ive had the emerald and snails in there for while, ive never found any broken shells. Thanks Craig __________________ Honorary Flood Club Member Feb. 13, 2005

08-17-2004, 09:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	A hungry Mantis would probably have already made it's presence known. The Hermits sound too small, but the Emerald Crab could have attacked the shrimp in it's vulnerable state. Could there be an unidentified Pistol Shrimp, they make a clicking/popping noise as well? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

08-17-2004, 10:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
hunterd_67 Neon dottyback Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: P.A. Posts: 649 View Gallery Karma Komment	Not that i no of, and i always have my face pressed against the glass every chance i get...lol, if there is a pistol, i wonder if a goby would bring it out?, i hooked up a 25 watt blue light to look at the tank at night.., maybe ill catch the emerald and take him to the lfs and try another shrimp maybe a peppermint.. Thanks again Craig __________________ Honorary Flood Club Member Feb. 13, 2005

08-17-2004, 10:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Why not a pair of cleaners? They will produce larva and feed your tank for free! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

08-17-2004, 10:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
hunterd_67 Neon dottyback Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: P.A. Posts: 649 View Gallery Karma Komment	I was thinking about that, maybe i will, with fingers crossed..lol, im just afraid they will b dinner and a snack b4 bedtime.. __________________ Honorary Flood Club Member Feb. 13, 2005

08-18-2004, 02:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I say it's worth a chance once the Emerald is gone! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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