Clams and Cleaner Shrimp?

[alde]

My first clam, a 2.5" Crocea will be here on Saturday. I have 3 cleaner shrimp in my tank. Should I be worried about the shrimp harming the clam?

Thanks

 

[wayne_sreef]

If the clam is health then the cleaner shrimp will not harm it at all.

 

[holeinone1972]

If the clam is health then the cleaner shrimp will not harm it at all.

Correct, but if the clam is sick, or majorly stressed the CLEANER shrimp will clean it. (Eat it)

They along with nassarius snails, and most crabs will attack a dying clam long before we know it is dying.

I have had cleaners in my personal tank several times with clams, and never had a problem.

Rob

 

[alde]

Thanks for the info. I will take my time acclimating so it does not get too stressed and keep an eye on things. I am pretty excited about the new clam. It's from Dr. Mac and is pretty nice looking. I'm also getting 4 new SPS frags. Saturday is gonna be fun.