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Harlequin Shrimp FS

Discussion in 'Buy/Sell/Trade' started by paulk, Mar 22, 2010.

  1. Mar 22, 2010 #1
    paulk

    paulk Inactive User

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    I got a harlequin shrimp about a month ago to take care of some of those little star fish that were starting to break out in my tank and the little guy completely eliminated them.  I've been scaning my rocks for days and there is not a single one left.  I got him with the intention of doing this and passing him along when his job was complete, I just didn't expect him to be so efficient.  Anyway, if anyone would like him for their tank I'm up for a trade of pretty much any corals I don't have or $13.  I'd like to get rid of him as soon as possible, he's started making eyes at my sand sifter and I'm having trouble convincing my wife that the  chocolate chip I got was for food when he finished with the little ones.  I'm in the Waterloo area.
     
  2. Mar 22, 2010 #2
    AJ

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    They are beautiful shrimp...I hope he finds a nice home with lots of starfish!

    --AJ
     
  3. Mar 22, 2010 #3
    FishBrain New London

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    I could use him. Willing to make it well worth your while in trade. I'll pm you.
    -Bill
     
  4. Mar 23, 2010 #4
    snowman82

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    hey bill i'll take him when you get done with it /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif
     
  5. Mar 23, 2010 #5
    phishcrazee Riverside

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    I never thought the tiny starfish were a problem.........am I missing something here?
     
  6. Mar 23, 2010 #6
    JohnL

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    Posted By phishcrazee on 03/23/2010 02:41 PM
    I never thought the tiny starfish were a problem.........am I missing something here?
    Just like everything else in this hobby, A few here and there isn't bad but when you get thousands of them they get to be unsightly to look at.
     
  7. Mar 23, 2010 #7
    FishBrain New London

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    They also eat coralline algea.
     
  8. Mar 23, 2010 #8
    phishcrazee Riverside

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    Hmph, I've never had more than a handful that are visible and I have lots of coraline algae.....they must eat other things too?
     
  9. Mar 23, 2010 #9
    FishBrain New London

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    Don't know.
     
  10. Mar 23, 2010 #10
    snowman82

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    i have a ton...finally got my lobster out so it would be safe
     
  11. Mar 23, 2010 #11
    FishBrain New London

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    If I end up getting it I'll make sure you get it next snow.
     
  12. Mar 23, 2010 #12
    Trevor0015

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    I also could use it.. Let me know what you may want for coral..

    Trevor
     
  13. Mar 23, 2010 #13
    wesly2007 Cedar Rapids

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    those bastard stars also eat zoas.  atleast thats my experience.
     
  14. Mar 24, 2010 #14
    paulk

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    Yeah it depends, there are different types from what I've read. The white ones tend to stick with coraline algea and others (more greenish or brown) will go after some corals. The shrimp has been spoken for but for anyone else I would highly recommend one. They are small, but man they have an appetite. Plus they are one of the coolest looking inverts in my opinion and completely reef safe.
     

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