Seahorses and Harlequin Shrimp?

[Audi0s]

Hi everyone,
I currently have a 29 bowfront with 3 H. Erectus, a yashia goby, and a tiny sunset anthias (for now, I plan on moving him into my 75 reef when hes larger) Id like to add a few harlequins to the tank, I think theyre pretty awesome and theyd help out with the asterinas. Any reasons why I shouldnt add a pair? Or any special requirements? Thanks

John

 

[Peka]

The real problem with those shrimp is that once those anthias are gone, you will have to feed them regular starfish and that can foul the tank. I used to have one and I kept it in a HOB fuge (I hung it on the side so I could see the shrimp). I used to feed it chocolate chip starfish legs. I had to do more water changes because I had the shrimp.

They are very pretty shrimp and I think they are best in a tank where you can see them very well. They like to hide behind the rocks so if you have too many, you don't really see them much.
Just a couple things to think about. I hope that helps.

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

In a large tank with alot of live rock,they will stay hid.I have a pair in my 120 with about 160 lbs of live rock,I may see them once a week.I keep a couple of chocolate chip stars in my sump,and one in the dt for the shrimp.

 

[April F]

I tried harlequin shrimp with the seahorses once. The seahorses thought they were yummy!

 

[Audi0s]

Thanks for the responses. Peka, by more frequent water changes you mean multiple times weekly? Im doing 5 gal once a weekish right now, would that be enough? Ive got a million asterinas in my 75, so I can keep up with the food for now. I dont have alot of live rock in the tank now, maybe 30 lbs, and its mostly piled half high on the right. I also didnt think about them eating the shrimp as well haha. Mine are pretty good eaters so I wouldnt be surprised if they do try to go after them. Thanks again

John