Cleaner shrimp alternative

[mushrommy]

Hi there, I was wondering if there's another shrimp that would clean fish and always be out and is reef safe. My lfs is selling cleaner shrimp for a outrageous $50.

 

[mushrommy]

My cleaner shrimp doesn’t clean any fish. You might be disappointed if that’s the only reason for buying it.

I don't really care. I just want a social shrimp.

 

[mushrommy]

They are $25.00 from LiveAquaria + taxes and $39.98 for overnight shipping...

I'll stick with the lfs

 

[kevgib67]

Ahh, im getting one. I don't care if it doesn't clean fish but if it does that, I will do anything!

Both my skunk and blood red shrimp clean my diamond watchman goby but none of my other fish will let them even though they are always trying. You will love your skunk cleaner shrimp!

 

[mushrommy]

Both my skunk and blood red shrimp clean my diamond watchman goby but none of my other fish will let them even though they are always trying. You will love your skunk cleaner shrimp

Yep, they seem like the kindest animals in the world

 

[leo12345]

Ahh, im getting one. I don't care if it doesn't clean fish but if it does that, I will do anything!

Mine cleaned one of my fish but the fish died the next day so I think it only cleans them if there is a lot of parasites on them.

 

[mushrommy]

Mine cleaned one of my fish but the fish died the next day so I think it only cleans them if there is a lot of parasites on them.

Oh no, I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[leo12345]

Oh no, I'm sorry for your loss.

It’s okay I only had the fish for like 3 days