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Reefdigger 12-16-2011 08:55 AM

Humpback shrimp?
 
Metapenaeopsis lamellata is the scientific name. Has anyone ever had these? Unique looking shrimps with no aggressive claws and huge eyes. Looks reefsafe? Input?

SeaHorse_Fanatic 12-16-2011 09:11 AM

One site claims they are "quite destructive to sessile invertebrates and will greatly reduce your tank's biodiversity"

http://www.chucksaddiction.com/hitchshrimp.html

Brandon5555 12-16-2011 01:27 PM

Not a good idea. They'll readily eat polyps off of sps, and Lps. And I think some softies


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BlueWorldAquatic 12-16-2011 02:39 PM

not reef safe.

tang daddy 12-16-2011 03:56 PM

At one time I remember people keeping them in a sump to eat flatworms on infested sps corals, but in a main tank they may keep picking at acros till the skeleton. Never heard that they eat zoas but I guess they are kinda like sexy shrimp that feed on coral mucus.

Reefdigger 12-17-2011 10:30 AM

thanks everyone!


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