First Tank Addition

sharkyahd · Jan 26, 2023

TLDR: I want to add a sexy shrimp or two.

Alright everyone my Small but Mighty tank is up and running, has been showing stable parameters and good growth so I would love to add my first invert. A sexy shrimp. Currently we have no inverts or fish so it will be the first addition to our tank. Currently we have softies and lps corals and want to make sure he will do good in there. Opinions? Thoughts? Tips on care? I’ve only read a couple articles and seen a couple YT videos. TIA everyone, happy reefing!

Big G · Jan 26, 2023

Very cool little guys.

How many are you planning? They do better in groups.

Good article for info if you haven't already seen this one: https://www.tfhmagazine.com/articles/saltwater/keeping-sexy-shrimp-full-article

sharkyahd · Jan 26, 2023

Big G said:
Very cool little guys.
How many are you planning? They do better in groups.

Good article for info if you haven't already seen this one: https://www.tfhmagazine.com/articles/saltwater/keeping-sexy-shrimp-full-article

I’m not sure, maybe 2 to start? Depends on how many I can get a hold of lol

sharkyahd · Jan 26, 2023

Big G said:
Very cool little guys.
How many are you planning? They do better in groups.

Good article for info if you haven't already seen this one: https://www.tfhmagazine.com/articles/saltwater/keeping-sexy-shrimp-full-article

I don’t have a nem, and I’m not sure what coral they’ll host on but I definitely don’t want them on the more delicate corals lol any tips?

Big G · Jan 26, 2023

If you aren't planning on adding an anemone, make sure to spot feed them so they don't go munching on one of your favorite corals.

sharkyahd · Jan 26, 2023

Big G said:
If you aren't planning on adding an anemone, make sure to spot feed them so they don't go munching on one of your favorite corals.

Oof maybe not then. I don’t plan on a nem in that small of a tank.

Big G · Jan 26, 2023

sharkyahd said:
Oof maybe not then. I don’t plan on a nem in that small of a tank.

A nice colony of Duncan's might work.

sharkyahd · Jan 27, 2023

Big G said:
A nice colony of Duncan's might work.

I guess that’s an excuse to get some lol I’ve only got euphyllia and acans that would be big enough to host them

Stomatopods17 · Jan 27, 2023

My sexy shrimp danced on shrooms.

...and my toadstool leather but mostly they were into mushrooms. Never had any issues with them picking coral, had one of them for about a year or two in my 125g before the cardinal ate it.

sharkyahd · Jan 27, 2023

Stomatopods17 said:
My sexy shrimp danced on shrooms.

...and my toadstool leather but mostly they were into mushrooms. Never had any issues with them picking coral, had one of them for about a year or two in my 125g before the cardinal ate it.

That makes me glad to hear for sure. I’ve got one whole mushroom and no toadstool but I’ve really been investing in euphyllia that I prefer they don’t dance on lol

Stomatopods17 · Jan 28, 2023

If they did I don't think it'd hurt anything.

They don't seem too picky on the coral they choose. I've seen them on duncans, mine were on yellow polyps, leathers, and shrooms, they're naturally associated with anemones, its kinda the clownfish rule of if it fits it sits.