which shrimp to get?

itw419 · 10/25/2006, 03:25 PM

thinking of either a blood red, skunk cleaner or sexy shrimp for my nano reef. for everyone who owns shrimp which one should i go with. is one more hardy than the others? just looking for everyones opinions and experiences.

jsdratm · 10/25/2006, 03:29 PM

Cleaner shrimps are awesome IMO. I love watching mine skate along the bottom of the surface when I feed the tank. It also does a great job of cleaning the fish and increasing the overall health of the tank.

STEELERFAN747 · 10/25/2006, 03:37 PM

I agree, I have a blood red cleaner just because it adds a little bit more color. I have never owned a sexy so I cannot comment on them but have owened both cleaners and have to say the skunk is a little more active but the blood is more attractive.

rockindacheeks · 10/25/2006, 03:37 PM

i like my blood cleaner. He has made friends with my hogfish. and he cleans him all day long.

OCCFan023 · 10/25/2006, 05:29 PM

imo the cleaner would be the best. The way it eats and moves around alone is worth it. Plus you get the added benefit of fish cleaning.

mwsmith15 · 10/25/2006, 05:31 PM

A blood red would be great. I am thinking of adding one, but I have 2 peppermint shrimp. Wondering on compatibility....

10/25/2006, 03:25 PM	#1
itw419 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 58	which shrimp to get? thinking of either a blood red, skunk cleaner or sexy shrimp for my nano reef. for everyone who owns shrimp which one should i go with. is one more hardy than the others? just looking for everyones opinions and experiences.

10/25/2006, 03:37 PM	#3
STEELERFAN747 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami Fl. Posts: 1,252	I agree, I have a blood red cleaner just because it adds a little bit more color. I have never owned a sexy so I cannot comment on them but have owened both cleaners and have to say the skunk is a little more active but the blood is more attractive. __________________ First they said "practice makes perfect", then they told me "nobody's perfect", so I just stopped practicing. Current Tank Info: 46g, 22" rimless starphire ReefSavvy cube, Speedwave DC 790 return pump, Custom acrylic sump/fuge, set of Tunze 6055 PH's with multi controller 7095, Cadlights PLS-100 skimmer, Apex controller, Tunze osmolator & Maxspect Razor 120w led light fixture

10/25/2006, 03:37 PM	#4
rockindacheeks Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Corona, California Posts: 2,072	i like my blood cleaner. He has made friends with my hogfish. and he cleans him all day long. __________________ My name is Dan, and I'm a closet reefer... Current Tank Info: 28g nanocube

10/25/2006, 03:29 PM	#2
jsdratm Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 237	Cleaner shrimps are awesome IMO. I love watching mine skate along the bottom of the surface when I feed the tank. It also does a great job of cleaning the fish and increasing the overall health of the tank.

10/25/2006, 05:29 PM	#5
OCCFan023 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 50	imo the cleaner would be the best. The way it eats and moves around alone is worth it. Plus you get the added benefit of fish cleaning.

10/25/2006, 05:31 PM	#6
mwsmith15 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 140	A blood red would be great. I am thinking of adding one, but I have 2 peppermint shrimp. Wondering on compatibility....