CBS with other shrimp?

[Reef Breeder 2013]

I have a CBS (Coral Banded Shrimp) in my 20 gallon, and have been having problems with Aiptasias, so I would like to add a Pepper Shrimp and also a Blood Red Fire Shrimp. I've read that CBS might kill other shrimp, but I've honestly never had any problems with it. Now, what really worries me is when the shrimp molt, as they will be weak and that would be the perfect time to attack.

 

[1guydude]

In a 20g. No. The shrimp will b territorial. Add nudibranch for aptasia for best results imoe.
D

 

[Dorking It]

I have a larger tank but I have cbs with a harlequin, 2 cleaners, 4 peppermints and a fire shrimp with no problems at all

 

[1guydude]

Yes in my 250g display i have a CBS and 2 skunk cleaner shrimp. Not in a 20g. Lol
D

 

[Reef Breeder 2013]

I have a larger tank but I have cbs with a harlequin, 2 cleaners, 4 peppermints and a fire shrimp with no problems at all

How long have you had them? What really worries me is that the CBS will kill the other shrimp while they are molting.

 

[Dorking It]

All over a year, harlequin maybe 9 months

 

[SaltyWalty]

I’ve never had luck with CBS and other shrimp, it worked for a while but eventually the CBS killed the other shrimps. It was in a 5ft 140 gallon tank so you’d think there would be enough room but they are feisty

 

[Reef Breeder 2013]

All over a year, harlequin maybe 9 months

Oh, okay

 

[Reef Breeder 2013]

I’ve never had luck with CBS and other shrimp, it worked for a while but eventually the CBS killed the other shrimps. It was in a 5ft 140 gallon tank so you’d think there would be enough room but they are feisty

Well, my CBS only fights with my female Clown, but in fact the Clown is the one who starts the battle.

 

[Reef Breeder 2013]

Well, maybe I'll try a Peppermint Shrimp before I go for something as expensive as a Blood Shrimp.

 

[PharmrJohn]

I had a CBS and a few Peppermint Shrimp in my last tank (a 90g) with no issues. But I'm not going to tempt fate with my next. It's too bad because those CBS are beautiful creatures.