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Old 07-02-2012, 10:24 AM
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please excuse my inexperience but is that a mantis shrimp?
very beautiful shot btw!
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Old 07-02-2012, 11:50 AM
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I'm gonna say that is a Gorgeous shot of a ... Sexy Shrimp ?

And next month's game will be, guess what critter is in last month's pic
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Old 07-02-2012, 01:35 PM
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Its a harlequin shrimp
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Old 07-02-2012, 01:39 PM
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Looks like a Harlequin Shrimp.

Very nice photo.
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Old 07-02-2012, 06:06 PM
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thanks for letting me know what type of shrimp that is. very cool and pretty. are they peacful?
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Old 07-02-2012, 06:23 PM
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Thanks everyone!

They are peaceful (reef safe), but they eat starfish only. To keep them in an aquarium, you need to give them a starfish occasionally.
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Old 07-02-2012, 07:04 PM
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Thanks everyone!

They are peaceful (reef safe), but they eat starfish only. To keep them in an aquarium, you need to give them a starfish occasionally.
wow thats an odd but VERY cool trait. i will have to keep them in mind!!!!
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