I want to buy a shrimp, but a couple of weeks ago when I went to Petco they had their tanks tore down with just a couple of them running that the fish was not for sale due to observation and looked like they had velvet. Can shrimp carry any fish disease or pest with them?
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I don’t blame you lol, if possible try and find an LFS that has an invert system separate from the fish system.
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I agree with your decision to pass - I would do the same.
You ask a really good question that is very broad. There is a difference between bacterial, viral, and parasitic issues. A common treatment for velvet (a parasite) is copper which is a huge problem for shrimp.
Shrimp usually do not carry the same diseases as fish, but the shrimp or the water can be a temporary transfer source for the disease.
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Ricksreef1
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Just don’t make the mistake of getting a regular coral banded shrimp.However,the golden or blue coral banded are ok.
christopher wainright
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Im curious as to why? Other than the smaller ones are more peaceful towards other shrimp? Im asking because im strongly considering the coral banded for my 210
Ricksreef1
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It will get big and start eating your cleanup crew and fish.The golden and blue ones are smaller and reef safe.Even kept them with sexy shrimp with no issues.
christopher wainright
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Ok thanks for the heads up!
