Justinandkrista
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The good the bad the ugly whats the story. Are they agressive, what do they eat, do they bother fish or corals other inverts? What size tank?
Emperor Shrimp ?
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cbr600rri
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HA, seems like you like the same inverts as me 
These are least aggressive, similar to sexy anemone shrimps. They're quite the opposite and won't be able to fend off other inverts/fish. So make sure when you add this, it's not live "food"
And these will also eat frozen food, etc. You just need to target feed them. Also, I've heard they do host sea cucumbers. Or more like hang around them, like how remoras are to sharks.
check out this link: http://www.underwaterphotos.com/article4.htm
These are least aggressive, similar to sexy anemone shrimps. They're quite the opposite and won't be able to fend off other inverts/fish. So make sure when you add this, it's not live "food"
And these will also eat frozen food, etc. You just need to target feed them. Also, I've heard they do host sea cucumbers. Or more like hang around them, like how remoras are to sharks.
check out this link: http://www.underwaterphotos.com/article4.htm
Guygettnby
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from what i was told they have a simbiotic relation with sea hares, nudibranchs and such. i was told they eat the left overs and poo from there host. dont know how true it is and i never researched them personaly. they are a cool little shrimp and i have only ever seen 1 in person and he was hosting a large sea hare. they sold the pair for $60
iamwhatiam52
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I asked live aquaria if they can survive without their natural host. Here is their answer.
I hope they are right since I'de like to try one.
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Thank you for your inquiry. The Periclimenes imperator can survive without a nearby host, provided that it is being given proper supplemental feeding.
Thank you for choosing Drs. Foster & Smith Live Aquaria for your live aquatic needs. You are a valued customer and we look forward to hearing from you in the future.
If we can be of any additional assistance, please feel free to contact our Live Aquaria Department at 1-800-334-3699 or via email at customerservice@liveaquaria.com and we will be happy to answer any question(s) you may have.
Sincerely,
Live Aquaria
Drs. Foster & Smith
mjs
I hope they are right since I'de like to try one.
____________________________________________________________________
Thank you for your inquiry. The Periclimenes imperator can survive without a nearby host, provided that it is being given proper supplemental feeding.
Thank you for choosing Drs. Foster & Smith Live Aquaria for your live aquatic needs. You are a valued customer and we look forward to hearing from you in the future.
If we can be of any additional assistance, please feel free to contact our Live Aquaria Department at 1-800-334-3699 or via email at customerservice@liveaquaria.com and we will be happy to answer any question(s) you may have.
Sincerely,
Live Aquaria
Drs. Foster & Smith
mjs
Justinandkrista
New member
huh dont sound to convincing but worth a try looks like a good reef safe shrimp and small enough for a nano. i like the sound of those zebra crabs to.
Guygettnby
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how much are they charging for them and can they get you one already hosting a seahare or something? i remember seeing a site around that used to sell them as pairs already mated with a host. i will see if i can find it for ya.
