Fire shrimp developing a relationship with my Blenny.

[Revv65]

I've had my first saltwater tank set up now for a few months. One of my inverts is a Fire Shrimp. It was introduced not too long after my Lawnmower Blenny. As of recently, I have noticed that they share the same hiding spot. (That the Blenny made) The Blenny will go up to the shrimp and get "groomed" When he's had enough he will swim away. But I've seen this on a fairly regular basis. They even hang out together even during feeding. It's cool to watch. The Blenny is fat and happy and pretty active pocking the algae and feeding well. I've read that Fire Shrimp aren't inherently "cleaner" shrimp but these two seem to have developed a kind of relationship. I try to get pics but they're camera shy. Anyone else have or have had this with their Fire Shrimp?

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Sounds like your shrimp and blenny are getting along great! My watchman goby developed a bond with our firefish at one point.

 

[Stomatopods17]

Fire shrimp are indeed cleaner shrimp, they're just harder to observe since they tend to live more hidden.

 

[MikeyZo]

I actually just posted something similar… mine has paired up with my firefish. They hang out and hide together, I’ve seen him cleaning the firefish a few times. It’s cool.

 

[Featherweight]

My fire shrimp and snowflake blenny are dating for sure. Sometimes the fire shrimp just massages his shoulders while they stare off into space. It's hilarious