Adding a second skunk cleaner ship with an already established one?

wetWolger · 04/03/2015, 09:13 PM

Both me and my boyfriend have become surprised at how awesome this little invert is. We wish now we had gotten two when we bought him. I know they can be aggressive to their own kind if you have more than two. My question is what would the behavior be like if I add a second one to one that is already established?

FWIW, the aquarium is a 66gal.

If I do get a second one, should I get one about the same size, smaller, or?

IanWR · 04/03/2015, 10:04 PM

I started with 2 and then one died after a couple years. I got another and there was some initial friction, but they soon settled down. Mine are about the same size. Tank is a 72g. So with a sample size of 1 there is a 100% success rate adding a second skunk cleaner to a tank.

saf1 · 04/03/2015, 11:21 PM

Two will be fine. It isn't like you are adding a different type of shrimp say like a peppermint. I have had luck with two even adding a new one later.

julie180 · 04/04/2015, 06:04 AM

Skunk cleaner ship will not fit in a 66 gallon tank. A skunk cleaner shrimp would be fine though

wetWolger · 04/04/2015, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by julie180

Skunk cleaner ship will not fit in a 66 gallon tank. A skunk cleaner shrimp would be fine though

Haha, whoops

AdamNC · 04/04/2015, 08:41 AM

I keep a skunk and a blood with no issues. Both tend to stay away from each other. The blood seems to like inside and under the rocks and the skunk is out and around everywhere.

Dmorty217 · 04/04/2015, 09:08 AM

Just add with the lights off and you should have no issues

tkeracer619 · 04/04/2015, 09:45 AM

They are hermaphrodites. They pair up easily.

snorvich · 04/04/2015, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tkeracer619

They are hermaphrodites. They pair up easily.

Correct. A third one, however, would have a problem.

Jonathan1992 · 04/04/2015, 10:26 PM

I have two in mine and they were Dded six months apart and never had a problem.

04/03/2015, 09:13 PM	#1
wetWolger Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,955	Adding a second skunk cleaner ship with an already established one? Both me and my boyfriend have become surprised at how awesome this little invert is. We wish now we had gotten two when we bought him. I know they can be aggressive to their own kind if you have more than two. My question is what would the behavior be like if I add a second one to one that is already established? FWIW, the aquarium is a 66gal. If I do get a second one, should I get one about the same size, smaller, or? __________________ cheers, jent d-_-b Current Tank Info: 66gal = 32x24x20

04/03/2015, 10:04 PM	#2
IanWR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 214	I started with 2 and then one died after a couple years. I got another and there was some initial friction, but they soon settled down. Mine are about the same size. Tank is a 72g. So with a sample size of 1 there is a 100% success rate adding a second skunk cleaner to a tank. __________________ Ian

04/03/2015, 11:21 PM	#3
saf1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: California Posts: 2,259	Two will be fine. It isn't like you are adding a different type of shrimp say like a peppermint. I have had luck with two even adding a new one later. __________________ -saf1 Current Tank Info: 210 gallon mixed reef

04/04/2015, 09:08 AM	#7
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	Just add with the lights off and you should have no issues __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

04/04/2015, 09:45 AM	#8
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	They are hermaphrodites. They pair up easily. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

04/04/2015, 06:04 AM	#4
julie180 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Raymore, MO Posts: 2,556	Skunk cleaner ship will not fit in a 66 gallon tank. A skunk cleaner shrimp would be fine though

04/04/2015, 08:41 AM	#6
AdamNC Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 849	I keep a skunk and a blood with no issues. Both tend to stay away from each other. The blood seems to like inside and under the rocks and the skunk is out and around everywhere.

04/04/2015, 10:26 PM	#10
Jonathan1992 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 51	I have two in mine and they were Dded six months apart and never had a problem.