Shrimp vs Pods

[Coasting]

So I have been thinking of adding a few shrimp to the tank, not sure what kind yet, but I wonder, how well would they survive being scavengers?
I have a lot of pods... A LOT. I have no brittle stars any more the pods have out competed them, I think I'm down to 1 or 2 bristle worms, if any... The pods are everywhere, like a giant colony of ants. I know I should control my feedings better, but I dont want them getting hungry and snacking on the coral/zoas, plus its more for feeding the coral. I would love to add some type of dragonet, but I dont think I'm brave enough to add one.

Would the insane ammounts of pods out compete the shrimp?