oooo sexy, sexy

[GT350pwns]

Wondering if I would be able to add a couple or 3 sexy shrimp to my 36 gal tank. I was asking about peppermints the other day, but I don't think that I want peps if they are really reclusive.

I have a pair of clowns, a pair of scarlet cleaners, and a YWG. Would they be alright and would the clowns show them aggression once an anemone is added to the tank should the shrimp try to approach it?

 

[GT350pwns]

nothing?

 

[albano]

If you're worried about actually seeing the shrimp in your tank, then IMO forget sexy shrimp!
Peppermints seem to be more active at night

 

[GT350pwns]

thanks!

 

[davocean]

Sexy shrimp I have kept have always been pretty visible and out in the open, just small and maybe harder to see sometimes.
I actually like that in them though, I like having things in my tank that take a bit for people to discover, little oddities like sexy shrimp and such.
I don't think peppermints are so reclusive either, they can be a pest to some things like snails sometimes, or steal food from my nems.
Sexy's will often reside in anemone's or any type of euplyllia, and often act like king of the hill on top of them waving their butts around.
I think they are a must have.

 

[AdamSabina]

My sexy shrimp was always in the open. The also are called anemone shrimp they will host anemones.

 

[snorvich]

My sexy shrimp was always in the open. The also are called anemone shrimp they will host anemones.

Actually, the anemones host the sexy shrimp. Just like hotels host guests. :lmao:

 

[Mael]

I have heard sexy's are one of the only things that can live with a maxi mini as well. Which is why I was looking at getting one possibly, but need to confirm.

 

[Fish Biscuit]

I was told to do sexy shrimp in even numbers. Not sure if that's true or not. I'm waiting until I can add a BTA for them to hang out in.

 

[arod1126]

For some reason I thought you were supposed to keep them in odd numbers

 

[davocean]

For some reason I thought you were supposed to keep them in odd numbers

People say odd/even on so many things, and I can not think of any situation in which I really believe this to be true, other than clowns in a pair.

 

[mandarin_goby]

I had 4 sexy shrimp in my 40b. They always hung around my maxi minis and weren't very shy - I always saw them. My lawnmower blenny and clown never messed with them.

 

[AdamSabina]

Actually, the anemones host the sexy shrimp. Just like hotels host guests. :lmao:

Yes, I phrased it wrong but they are cool shrimp I can't another nano so I can add two. You think a seahorse would eat them??? Thinking H. Cf Kuda. Maybe H. erectus?

 

[leveldrummer]

skunk cleaners are very active shrimp if you want something bigger that will be visable more.

 

[davocean]

^^ Or just get both, they are compatible.

 

[MacWilliams]

Skunk cleaners are my favorite. Very active and not shy at all, plus they are just so beautiful. I had a peppermint that did nothing but hide. I cant speak on the sexy shrimp tho.

 

[GT350pwns]

skunk cleaners are very active shrimp if you want something bigger that will be visable more.

have a pair of spawning skunk cleaners. I like them but want more shrimpy variety lol

 

[davocean]

Get 2-3 sexy's, you'll see them, and giggle every time you do!

 

[snorvich]

Get 2-3 sexy's, you'll see them, and giggle every time you do!

I agree. Just be careful what fish you put with them.

 

[GT350pwns]

I agree. Just be careful what fish you put with them.

Which ones should I look out for?