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Old 08-17-2009, 09:43 PM
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I just bought a cute little Emerald crab and my pepppermint shrimp did not like him at the least bit. The shrimp gave the crab a good slap. . My question is are they safe in the same tank.
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I just bought a cute little Emerald crab and my peppermint shrimp did not like him at the least bit. The shrimp gave the crab a good slap. . My question is are they safe in the same tank.
Generally speaking, yes. Emeralds stick to algae and detritus, however, they are crabs and will scavenge anything edible if other food sources are not available. Shrimp are fast swimmers and since the shrimp kind of "told him who's boss" I don't think you will have a problem.
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Well thank you for you response. I'm glad to hear that I don't have problem. I guess your right the shrimp made it known that she or he is the boss. They seem to be getting along.
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Well thank you for you response. I'm glad to hear that I don't have problem. I guess your right the shrimp made it known that she or he is the boss. They seem to be getting along.
Hey, how about a pic of the tank?
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