Science says: Keep no more than two cleaner shrimps per tank

[aquatic mouse]

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/science-says-keep-no-more-than-two-cleaner-shrimps-per-tank

[muttley000]

Interesting read! Learn something new every day!

[marinelife]

hmm make me rethink my plans

[ghurlag]

pretty cool. I wonder about different species... I know that there are typically issues, but to what degree?

[aquatic mouse]

I thought the article was interesting, but I'm not sure I'm puting much stock in it. They used small tanks, I think it was 12 gallons. I have 5 cleaner shrimp in my 180g. They seems to get along fine. Once in awhile when there's food in the tank, one will push another to get to it first, but that's natural shrimp behavior. Four of mine stay on the right side of the tank, and the smallest one stays on the left side. After reading the article, I may move 2 to the refug to reproduce baby shrimp (free food and extra $$ if I'm able to sell them), but I'm not sure. My point is, in a large tank this article may be a moot point. Make sure you read the comments at the bottom of the article. Seems some people agree with me.

[Sunshine]

I had 2 for the longest time, a couple of years. They both disappeared at the same time. I think my Star got a hold of them. After Christmas, that will be the first thing I buy.