Well........crap.

[nam2212]

I woke up this afternoon to find one of my cleaner shrimp dead. I have had it for about 1.5 years. He was next to the tank. Has anyone ever had a cleaner go carpetsurfing? I have never even heard of this before. Could my female Clarkii have knocked it out? The pair is guarding a nest at the moment and the agressiveness has definitely increased for the other fish that get close to the nest, but they seemed to be OK with the shrimp. I have seen both clowns being cleaned by the shrimp. Do cleaners just jump out? Thanks.

Nick

 

[redhawk44cb]

He just couldn't bear the thought of living in the tank of such a schmuck anymore, IMO.

 

[thor-thon]

I agree with Redhawk. Look for the other livestock to follow suit. Nick might just be the worst.

 

[nam2212]

HAHA.....I should have expected these responses from 2 of my best friends.

 

[redhawk44cb]

Sorry, but I am pretty certain that suicide rates among members of the genus Lysmata increase exponentially as the desirability of the keeper decreases. The shrimp should be commended for staying with you for so long.

 

[crpeck]

Cold hearted friends you have there, Nick.

Sorry for your loss. Poor little guy ...

 

[just dave]

Seven more .......

 

[crpeck]

:lol:

Thanks, Dave .. I needed that laugh.

Cathy

 

[joeycadre]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7273572#post7273572 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by just dave
Seven more .......

*mmmmmmmmmmm shrimp cocktail*