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[Snappy]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Greg, that's an interesting approach. I could see it working somewhat, except on larger colonies that shrimp wouldn't be able to get into.

When I did it the shrimp varied in size and you wouldn't believe the wierd places their little pincers can access.

[reeferfulton]

ok , so peppermint shrimp eh .. lets see

30 peppermint shrimp at $9 each = $270.

Not having to shut down tank and set up a new one .. Priceless( maybe )

I have never heard of this approach before , but man would that ever be sweet if it worked .


Is there any fish that kill peppermint shrimp.. being that they are small ?

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by reeferfulton

Is there any fish that kill peppermint shrimp.. being that they are small ?

Triggers would be bad. Tuskfish not so friendly. Larger wrasses - bad. Nothing I have would eat them, but not sure I want 30 peppermints. What are they going to eat if/when they run out of flatties?

If I find another colony affected, I might grab a couple just to experiment in isolation.

Oh, and buying 30 gives you a 30% discount at J&L

[Snappy]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Triggers would be bad. Tuskfish not so friendly. Larger wrasses - bad. Nothing I have would eat them, but not sure I want 30 peppermints. What are they going to eat if/when they run out of flatties?

If I find another colony affected, I might grab a couple just to experiment in isolation.

Oh, and buying 30 gives you a 30% discount at J&L

They are scavengers and will eat pods, leftover food scraps, aptasia, etc. They are also nocternal so you will usually only see them after lights out. They are very easy to catch by using a baited bottle trap & you could likely trade them in at your local fish store for credit on other stuff you need.

[kole]

What about Coral RX PRO Coral Dip would these be any better to dip your corals in or is it basically the same product?

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by kole

What about Coral RX PRO Coral Dip would these be any better to dip your corals in or is it basically the same product?

I think any dip will kill them. Just watch to make sure they dont keep moving.

[Reefer Rob]

I found Coral RX to be harsh, say goodbye to your Echinatas. I did a test on a piece of Hawkins to see what would happen, not good.

With bayer, half an hour after returning the Acros to my tank I had polyp extension.