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 Feeding Harlequin Shrimp

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InvertsRock



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PostSubject: Feeding Harlequin Shrimp   Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:36 pm

I just got a beautiful Harlequin Shrimp because I was told they would eat those little invasive white starfish. He may be eating them but I can't tell. I offered him several tonight and he seemed a bit oblivious. I do not want to hack apart a chocolate chip starfish so does anyone have any ideas?
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mvpaquatics



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PostSubject: Re: Feeding Harlequin Shrimp   Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:29 pm

They are kind of oblivious to begin with...how long ago did you get it? Sometimes they take a little time to acclimate and start eating...they should eat those stars (as long as they are asternia)
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InvertsRock



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PostSubject: Got it 3 days ago   Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:37 pm

I just wanted to be sure it was ok.

Does anyone know where I can get another? I got this reddish one at The Premium Aquarium but it was their only one. I guess they are happier in pts.
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badxgillen



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PostSubject: Re: Feeding Harlequin Shrimp   Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:19 pm

mine ate any star you can throw there way.i originaly got them to eat a nuiscance asternia star and he did the trick.i would love to see your red variant as i have only seen the white.hmmm finding another one.might be something you should special order as they seem to not be one of the more common inverts. i believe its due to there cost as well as they are not the best at shipping.
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Summit MicroFarm



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PostSubject: Re: Feeding Harlequin Shrimp   Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:30 pm

Hmmmm...I am confused...are we talking about freshwater or saltwater harlequin shrimp?????
Can you guys please clarify. TY
alien
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badxgillen



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PostSubject: Re: Feeding Harlequin Shrimp   Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:37 pm

salt...i suppose this thread should be moved.
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Summit MicroFarm



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PostSubject: Re: Feeding Harlequin Shrimp   Wed Jan 25, 2012 12:41 am

That is what I figured, but wanted to make sure. Smile
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