what can go with.....

FavaBean · 08/06/2006, 07:08 PM

I would like to know two things. 1. Will a Strawberry/Purple Pseudochromis pick/eat cleaner shrimp or any other type of inverts? 2. What are some good choices to go with it? I was thinking about some clowns but watching him/her in my tank since wed I know I am gonna need something that will put on that impression of dont mess with me. thanks for any help

bertoni · 08/06/2006, 07:14 PM

This chart is a reasonable starting point:

http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/c...lity_chart.cfm

The clownfish might work well.

FavaBean · 08/06/2006, 08:25 PM

bertoni, maybe I just lined it up wrong but I have always thought that Pseudochromis will kill or pick on shrimp. I will probably try some type of pair of clowns. I really like the sebae clowns. What about another fish? Change the subject alittle but what would be a good number for a school of blue/green chromis. The chart says the chromis are comp. with the pseudochromis. Again thanks for anyone who post/read.

bertoni · 08/06/2006, 11:47 PM

I have heard a lot of people comment that Chromis school often don't work well in our tanks. I'd probably stick with one.

Some Pseudochromis are definitely shrimp-eaters, but this one is less risky, supposedly, although you might get a cantankerous sone. I wouldn't trust it with a smaller shrimp.

FavaBean · 08/07/2006, 06:54 PM

Well, When I do find any fish/shrimp I will be sure that they are larger than he/she is and also pull them out if he/she is a bully. thanks bertoni

bertoni · 08/07/2006, 07:27 PM

You're welcome! Good luck!

08/06/2006, 07:08 PM	#1
FavaBean Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 789	what can go with..... I would like to know two things. 1. Will a Strawberry/Purple Pseudochromis pick/eat cleaner shrimp or any other type of inverts? 2. What are some good choices to go with it? I was thinking about some clowns but watching him/her in my tank since wed I know I am gonna need something that will put on that impression of dont mess with me. thanks for any help

08/06/2006, 07:14 PM	#2
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	This chart is a reasonable starting point: http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/c...lity_chart.cfm The clownfish might work well. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

08/06/2006, 11:47 PM	#4
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I have heard a lot of people comment that Chromis school often don't work well in our tanks. I'd probably stick with one. Some Pseudochromis are definitely shrimp-eaters, but this one is less risky, supposedly, although you might get a cantankerous sone. I wouldn't trust it with a smaller shrimp. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

08/07/2006, 07:27 PM	#6
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	You're welcome! Good luck! __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

08/06/2006, 08:25 PM	#3
FavaBean Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 789	bertoni, maybe I just lined it up wrong but I have always thought that Pseudochromis will kill or pick on shrimp. I will probably try some type of pair of clowns. I really like the sebae clowns. What about another fish? Change the subject alittle but what would be a good number for a school of blue/green chromis. The chart says the chromis are comp. with the pseudochromis. Again thanks for anyone who post/read.

08/07/2006, 06:54 PM	#5
FavaBean Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 789	Well, When I do find any fish/shrimp I will be sure that they are larger than he/she is and also pull them out if he/she is a bully. thanks bertoni