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Old 02-12-2008, 10:01 PM
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Default Re: 2 Cleaner Shrimp w/eggs

Unfortunately the skunk cleaners have proven to be extremely difficult to raise in captivity. Thier larval stages can last up to 6 months with over 30 intermediate stages(molts) and the larvae are highly vulnerable to predatation.
Personally I would be happy that they are producing larval food in the tank for my inhabitants, and just enjoy the adults for what they are.

edit-- thread from rc tracking one attempt to raise cleaner shrimp larvae. He managed to get 1 to settle as an adult shrimp Reef Central Online Community - Lysmata amboinensis larva
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