Harlequin Shrimp

MMAX · #1 12-30-2009, 12:29 PM

Anyone know who sells Harlequin shrimp or can get them in? I have a plague of Asterina stars and I've heard that Harlequins will take care of them.

Jessie55 · #2 12-30-2009, 03:58 PM

Blue World has 2 i saw them there yesterday.

fishytime · #3 12-30-2009, 03:59 PM

Plague?.....Why do you say plague....they are harmless and beneficial...if you have alot of them chances are that the population will balance itself out naturally...

noirsphynx · #4 12-30-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jessie55

Blue World has 2 i saw them there yesterday.

+1 & they're nice, big, healthy Harley's.

Pier Pressure · #5 12-30-2009, 04:29 PM

I had harlequins once and did not notice them eating any of those little white starfish in my tank. I had to buy big starfish and they would eat those. Not sure why mine (I had two) would not touch the little white ones.

BlueWorldAquatic · #6 12-30-2009, 05:35 PM

Big and fat pair we have. They are a riot watching.

Ken - BWA

MMAX · #7 12-30-2009, 10:48 PM

Thanks for the replies but due to the weather I won't be heading to Edmonton any time soon.

Ryan · #8 12-31-2009, 05:20 AM

I have 1 down here is lethbridge $20

Myka · #9 01-01-2010, 06:53 PM

I have also heard of people with "plague" Asterinas. They bought Harelquins, and found they wouldn't touch the small starfish.

Ryan · #10 01-01-2010, 06:57 PM

Harlequins only eat certain stars. I think there are 3 varieties Linkia, the sand sifters, and one other.