Should I remove my Coral Banded?

[gatorrx98]

I've got a very large CBS that appears quite aggressive. I just added a Harlequin shrimp and am worried that the CBS my go after him. Should I remove the CBS?

 

[khaosinc]

I have one and its a PITA. Its currently living in my sump with a snowflake eel

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

The larger they get, the more aggressive they get. I'd remove it just to play it safe.

 

[mscarpena]

Shrimp and crabs are not really a good idea in a reef tank IMO. Thay cause trouble at some point.

 

[khaosinc]

I think the fact that mine is still LIVING with said 20" eel sums their personality nicely.

 

[gatorrx98]

I think the fact that mine is still LIVING with said 20" eel sums their personality nicely.

I was thinking the same thing. I may move mine into the sump as well for now. Eventually, I may donate him to the LFS. I have a fish only, but my puffer would probably take him out in no time.

 

[Casy]

they are a real PINTA! damn i use to have one and he bite my fish the corals and everything else that moves close to him!! if u can remove it do it!! I eman they look cute cuz the colors and everything but they are soo insupportable

 

[Jacwil]

I'm surprised it hasn't already killed the Harlequin IMHO.

 

[Tuscaquatics]

I had one that killed two different gobies and I'm pretty sure he killed a linckia star also. When I switched tanks I put him in my fuge.

I've read that once they get a taste of flesh, there's no stopping them.

 

[gatorrx98]

No problems with the CB and Harlequin yet, but I don't think that they've crossed paths either. Do you think that a skewered piece of krill will help lure him out to the net?