Would fire shrimp escape my tank?

Reef_scuba · Jan 1, 2017

2 part question)

Im looking to get 1 fire shrimp so part 1) my 2 clowns (which are the only fish I have in the tank) are still very small would a fire shrimp be ok with them?

And part 2) I have a gap around the front and back of my tanks lid big enough for a shrimp to get out of.. would it escape? Weird that I can't find anyone ask this question should I have a fully enclosed lid?

Thank you in advance for your help and not making me feel silly here as a newbie, I have always had such great responses! Brilliant forum!

jeflen651 · Jan 1, 2017

Yes a fire shrimp would be fine in your tank, you could also include a Skunk cleaner shrimp. They are not likely to climb out of your tank but I would definitely advise you to have some kind of cover over the top of your tank. Some fish are known to be suicidal.

Reef_scuba · Jan 1, 2017

As well as the fire Shrimp?

brilliant I'm going to collect tomorrow (very excited!) I will probably DIY a new acrylic lid.
Thanks!

Rjramos · Jan 1, 2017

Sure you can have both! Here is a pic of my current Biocube 29 with a pair of Miami White clown fish and a fire shrimp. I also have a Royal Gramma in there and he don't mess with the scrimp neither.[emoji4]

Reefnewb · Jan 1, 2017

Iv never had a shrimp escape and Iv had them for about 5 years now. Mine will even go pretty high on the glass at night.

Reefnewb · Jan 1, 2017

The problem with fire shrimp is they usually hide all day and only come out at night... Thats why cleaner shrimps get my vote.

Reef_scuba · Jan 1, 2017

Wow they are beautiful!! Ha ok that's great news! I have heard they can be hidden for a lot of the time, people say to get two and they become less shy. I don't think Ill do think yet but maybe one day! 5 years, thats great. I have only just started this hobby and can't wait to have that sort of life span!

AdamNC · Jan 1, 2017

For a while I ran fishless and open top. I have a Fire Shrimp that I've had for about 2 years now and he's never attempted an escape. But I have in the past had Clowns that like to carpet surf.