Harlequin Shrimp

The Codfather · #1 11-02-2009, 08:21 PM

I have noticed that my female is quite large and carrying eggs, any information would be great. Although I realize that it will most likely be fish food, any info. would be great. Thanks,
Bob

noirsphynx · #2 11-02-2009, 08:35 PM

That's awesome Bob. Have you seen this site? http://www.chucksaddiction.com/harlequinshrimp.html

The Codfather · #3 11-02-2009, 09:21 PM

Thanks Dawn

noirsphynx · #4 11-03-2009, 03:34 PM

I meant ask, where do you find your feeder stars for your Harley's? I bought a star when I bought mine but trying to cut a leg off it is so difficult. It's not that I can't do it but the starfish is super hard so I was thinking it's too hard for the Harley to eat, especially since I just see it sitting on top of the cut leg. I know he's hungry because I caught him trying to pull a bristle worm from the rocks. Maybe he thought it was a mini brittle starfish.

Poor guy, I need to pick him up a different starfish today.

The Codfather · #5 11-03-2009, 04:00 PM

Just bought a choc. chip. I know it sounds cruel, but ya, hack off a leg at a time. It may take them a while, but they get the job done. They have been working on the same star for about 6 weeks. I will post a pic. tonight if I get my stupid computertonight, it's in the shop getting repaired. Mine also liked sand sifters, made short work of the two in my display.

noirsphynx · #6 11-03-2009, 04:11 PM

I bought a red knob starfish. I'll see what else I can find today. The red knobs are not listed as a food source for the Harley's from what I'm reading.