Cleaner Shrimp ?

Lpabsolute · 02/14/2006, 09:05 PM

I have a question about getting a Cleaner Shrimp. I have an open top tank and am thinking about getting a cleaner shrimp. I've heard from some people that their cleaners hang out around the top of their tanks and try to climb out of the tank sometimes. Has anyone else had this problem? Or do you think it would be ok for a cleaner shrimp in my open top tank?

BenH98 · 02/14/2006, 09:12 PM

I've had a cleaner shrimp with an open tank for about 6 months with no problems. I only recently covered it because of my additions of a goby and wrasse.

Jon Evans · 02/14/2006, 09:13 PM

I had a skunk cleaner, and all he did was set up a cleaning station on a piece of live rock. Awesome shrimp, and never had any behavior like you just described.

Anemonebuff · 02/14/2006, 09:14 PM

Never heard of one climbing out.

Ritten · 02/14/2006, 09:24 PM

Never heard of it or experienced it as well. They are fun to watch.

leeweber85 · 02/14/2006, 09:42 PM

never heard of it, I've had my 2 for a year now with an open top.

Lpabsolute · 02/14/2006, 10:01 PM

Thanks For All The FeedBack.....Good to know, i'm planning on getting a small Cleaner this weekend...

Mishap · 02/14/2006, 10:06 PM

They are by far my favorite critters in the trade. I tap the glass and they come up to the top for food. Even the peppermints are starting to follow suit.

chrismcfc · 02/15/2006, 09:16 AM

Great to have in the reef, mine regulary clean my fish.
More likely to set up a cleaning station if in a pair or small group, also less shy.

buzzer · 02/15/2006, 11:51 AM

I dont think one could because if you have seen the shrimp when they are taken out of the water they just collapse so I dont think they would have the strength to pull their bodies out of the water.
Ive had my shrimp for nearly 2 years with an open tank with no such issues.

02/14/2006, 09:05 PM	#1
Lpabsolute Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Johns Island, SC Posts: 2,021	Cleaner Shrimp ? I have a question about getting a Cleaner Shrimp. I have an open top tank and am thinking about getting a cleaner shrimp. I've heard from some people that their cleaners hang out around the top of their tanks and try to climb out of the tank sometimes. Has anyone else had this problem? Or do you think it would be ok for a cleaner shrimp in my open top tank?

02/14/2006, 09:12 PM	#2
BenH98 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 515	I've had a cleaner shrimp with an open tank for about 6 months with no problems. I only recently covered it because of my additions of a goby and wrasse. __________________ Go KINGS!!! Current Tank Info: 29 Gallon

02/14/2006, 09:13 PM	#3
Jon Evans Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Massillon, OH Posts: 297	I had a skunk cleaner, and all he did was set up a cleaning station on a piece of live rock. Awesome shrimp, and never had any behavior like you just described. __________________ If you are in the stock market, look to diversify your portfolio with global equities. Warren Buffett said so. Current Tank Info: 75 gallon FOWLR tank with 20 gal sump/fuge

02/14/2006, 09:42 PM	#6
leeweber85 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 2,482	never heard of it, I've had my 2 for a year now with an open top. __________________ -Lee Current Tank Info: 120g reef, 20g reef

02/14/2006, 10:01 PM	#7
Lpabsolute Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Johns Island, SC Posts: 2,021	Thanks For All The FeedBack.....Good to know, i'm planning on getting a small Cleaner this weekend... __________________ "Do not float above me when I'm drowning in the abyss......float away from me.........float away" Current Tank Info: 54g Corner Reef Tank......and......5.5g Nano Reef Tank......and......20g Long Reef Tank.......and......27g Cube

02/14/2006, 09:14 PM	#4
Anemonebuff Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: LI,NY Posts: 3,877	Never heard of one climbing out.

02/14/2006, 09:24 PM	#5
Ritten Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,164	Never heard of it or experienced it as well. They are fun to watch.

02/14/2006, 10:06 PM	#8
Mishap Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 977	They are by far my favorite critters in the trade. I tap the glass and they come up to the top for food. Even the peppermints are starting to follow suit.

02/15/2006, 09:16 AM	#9
chrismcfc Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 26	Great to have in the reef, mine regulary clean my fish. More likely to set up a cleaning station if in a pair or small group, also less shy.

02/15/2006, 11:51 AM	#10
buzzer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 413	I dont think one could because if you have seen the shrimp when they are taken out of the water they just collapse so I dont think they would have the strength to pull their bodies out of the water. Ive had my shrimp for nearly 2 years with an open tank with no such issues.