Canary Wrasse Shrimp Safe?

jkruer01 · May 25, 2018

Are Canary Wrasse safe to house with Peppermint Shrimp, Pistol Shrimp, and Coral Banded Shrimp?

Thanks!

nautical_nathaniel · May 25, 2018

Start off with a small wrasse, it should be okay with those shrimp. Anything smaller like a sexy shrimp would be in danger eventually.

jkruer01 · May 25, 2018

nautical_nathaniel said:
Start off with a small wrasse, it should be okay with those shrimp. Anything smaller like a sexy shrimp would be in danger eventually.

Thanks

evolved · May 25, 2018

Yes, this species is quite peaceful and would be pretty rare for it to go after shrimp. The odds increase a bit as it matures and reaches full size, but even then the chances are very low.

If you're ever adding new shrimp, it would be best to do it after lights out when the fish has buried. If it doesn't see you add them, it will be less likely to inspect them as potential food.