Cleaner Shrimp Disappeared

[Peach02]

I tested my ammonia recently and it was almost zero. Nothing out of the ordinary

He is likely just hiding then, I’m not sure what else I can say apart from Goodluck. Let us know if you find him or find out what happened

 

[Lily13579]

Will it come out again? Haha sorry, this is getting really nerve-wrecking. How long do you estimate it will come out again?[emoji28]

 

[Jon Fishman]

I'm lucky to see mine (not sure how many there are now) more than once a week....... sneaky little guys.

 

[Lily13579]

Did yours moult and go into hiding too? Mine did

 

[Jon Fishman]

no, or if they did, I didn't see it.... they just hide in general.

 

[Lily13579]

I just found out that my yellow watchman goby actually dug holes here. Is it possible that my shrimp is hiding there?

 

[alton]

If we are taking bets mine would be on the dottyback, I had a neon that killed 3 of my cleaner shrimps before I caught him plucking out the eyes of the third one. The Orchid is the only nice one that I have ever owned

 

[Lily13579]

How big was your dottyback? Mine is barely an inch and did not bother my shrimp since it was introduced to my tank.

 

[BestMomEver]

I have had one for a year. A few months ago I couldn’t find it and after a month or so, thought it was gone. Then one day, I saw him again. He was hiding in the oddest place but he’s still very much alive. Don’t give up on him.

 

[Lily13579]

Where was he hiding? I just want to check any possible place

 

[alton]

How big was your dottyback? Mine is barely an inch and did not bother my shrimp since it was introduced to my tank.

2"+? He started by plucking the eyes out, one at a time killing them slowly.

 

[Lily13579]

Wow. But mine is almost half the size of the one in your description so I dont really know if that is really possible in my circumstance.

 

[Peach02]

I just found out that my yellow watchman goby actually dug holes here. Is it possible that my shrimp is hiding there?

Theoretically possible yea, just keep a eye out and Goodluck

 

[Mariette]

Exact thing happened to me. Shrimp never made a reappearance. Got 2. 1 week in, 1 molted and went into hiding in a crappy spot. 2 days of hiding later, it vanished never to reappear. LFS said that they can sometimes become injured during a shed, maybe a leg gets stuck or something and they end up hobbling around looking like pray. Plus they’re super soft and delicious after a molt. I dunno. I can only assume mine was eaten. Same with yours

Hope your little guy’s still in there. Keep us posted.

 

[ChiSox Rabbitfish]

Had a coral banded shrimp murder my cleaner after 6 or so months together in the tank it was a very sad day had to purchase another cleaner it wasn’t the first tank mate it killed it cracked open an emerald crab a few months back. I donated the CBB to the LFS as much as I loved the cool little guy had him for over a year couldn’t have it continue killing and harrassing expensive tank mates he only cost a whopping $6 when I got him

 

[vetteguy53081]

Their shells are soft first day to two and they at times will eat molt for added calcium. Not unusual to be hidden for up to a week. Any occupant eating it would have left evidence of some sort

 

[Lily13579]

Well its tuesday now and it still has not appeared!

 

[Lily13579]

It might be safe to say that it is gone for good[emoji24]

 

[MikeW9788]

My cleaner disappears for long periods and then all the sudden he is back again.

 

[Lily13579]

Long periods as in how long?