melenarus wrasse and shrimp?

[maddmaxx]

i know melenarus are reef safe, but i cant seem to find info if they are ok with shrimp in the tank...any body know or have them together???

 

[Sheol]

I have READ (mind you!) that if the shrimp are already resident in the tank, they will be left alone. Not sure if I would actually try it though. But do not add shrimp AFTER, those will be munched ASAP.

Sincerely,
Matthew

 

[sdunkin]

My melanurus has always ignored my skunk cleaner shrimp, but the shrimp was established in the tank before I introduced the melanurus. Before I purchased them, I did a lot of research that basically led me to conclude it is hit or miss with them, but it is a much better idea to introduce the shrimp prior to adding the melanurus to the tank.

 

[Steveb]

Mine never bothered any of the four ornamental shrimp but was merciless to the small hermits and some of the snails.

 

[longranger]

Only his second day but mine is ignoring the cleaners. They are pretty big at 2" or so.

 

[evolved]

In the general sense, most people report any existing shrimp in the tank to be safe. However, any shrimp added after the melanurus might become a meal; depends on the type and size of the shrimp. The bigger the shrimp of course, the less likely they'll become a meal.

 

[maddmaxx]

i gotta admit, my melenarus is about 2.5-3" now. so prolly not a good idea, he has been running laps in my tank for about 6-7 months now. so not gunna happen. and especially since i watched him beast a mexican turbo snail, so i gotta do some thinking...

 

[Cleancoupe]

I have a big one in my tank....about 4" long and he doesn't bother my clearner shrimp or peppermint shrimp.