Cleaner shrimp cleaning...

[TripleT]

This was just going on in my tank...

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If I were a skinny little Yasha goby I don't think I'd be that brave!

 

[Lynnmw1208]

ah! that is so cool! I definitely want one of these shrimp in my tank! do you have just one? thanks for sharing that, it put a smile on my face.

 

[reefcat]

freaking awesome......I shall require one of those this time.....come on cycle!!

 

[TripleT]

ah! that is so cool! I definitely want one of these shrimp in my tank! do you have just one? thanks for sharing that, it put a smile on my face.

I have 2 in a 75 gallon. They spend a lot of time together, and are just generally awesome.

And if you look at the stomachs on these two, they are covered with eggs. This pic is a little clearer:

If you decide on getting any, make sure you're prepared to acclimate them for a few hours. They are very sensitive to changes in parameters. I'd recommend a mini heater, a bucket, and some 1/4 inch tubing tied in a knot for a siphon.

Also make sure your salinity is at least 1.023.

And of course, that you have no natural enemies in the tank. Triggers, coral banded shrimp, etc.

 

[TripleT]

freaking awesome......I shall require one of those this time.....come on cycle!!

I don't think these will do as well in a new tank. They are less tolerant of swings in water quality, and you may have some of this while your tank is maturing.

I would add hardier fish and inverts first, and then wait a couple of months.

And make sure to plan accordingly, so that you don't have any fish that will want to snack on them!