First Tank Addition

[sharkyahd]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.