Compatibility question--- wrasses and shrimp

[ostrow]

Spotting little aiptasias in the tank. Grrrr....

Have a 5" radiant and a 3" 6-line wrasse in there. Will peppermint shrimp stand a chance? Can't add more fish I'm already at the limit.

I wonder if berghias would survive the wrasses even.

Anyone know?

 

[artful-dodger]

ummm! dinner! I think the wrasses would get them within a few days or possibly weeks...at least mine did.

most nudibranchs are distasteful and left alone, although I've never actually kept them.

For one expert on them, you can call Becky at Neptune's in Denver: 303-798-1776.

 

[ostrow]

The radiant wrasse annihilated a tankful of monti nudis within 72 hrs. 150gal tank with lots of montis. Relentless attack. So I worry.

 

[BreadmanMike]

How do hermit crabs do? My experience with wrasse has been if they leave the hermie's alone... they leave the shrimp as well for the most part.

 

[ostrow]

Hermits are entirely fine. Never heard the wrasses would eat them...

 

[Swamp Donkey]

I have a lubbock (sp?) a pinstripe and a flasher wrasse with 3 peppermint shrimp and no problems.

 

[dbates]

I just added in 3 peppermints, have a b@stard 6 line wrasse, but he didnt seem to bother them much on the first day, after then, they kind of dissapear and hide anyways, so I dont even know if he got them or not...