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December 21st, 2007, 12:33 AM
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additions to my 33 gallon
Hey,
I just got a cleaner shrimp, 4 small hermit crabs (2 as hitchhikers) and 2 big snails (no idea what kind yet) as well as another piece of live rock for my tank (5 lbs). First let me say, (realizing what a newbie I will sound like) watching the cleaner shrimp clean other fish is so cool! My clown really seemed to enjoy it. The hermit crabs are small and black in color except for the antenna which are red/orange and eyes which are green. Can anyone tell me what they are? I tried to get a few pics but my camera is acting up tonight. Also, my live rock seems to have 5-7 small polyps (maybe) on it. orange colored, kinda shaped like a daisey. Do you think the will survive in my low light setup? I have moderate-high waterflow (i think. roughly 700gph in 33 gal.) And will they spread and grow? Right now they are to small to even get a decent picture of. If i can get my camera working properly again I will post a couple pics. Thanks Current Aquarium(s) Description: *72 gallon bowfront reef *55 gallon freshwater puffer/cichld tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: One Year 
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December 21st, 2007, 01:05 AM
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Re: additions to my 33 gallon
If you think that saying its cool watching a cleaner shrimp clean fish sounds noob,You should hear me yell for the wife and kids when I see mine cleaning a fish.
There are a lot of different kinds of hermits.Most are fairly reef safe. As for the hitch hiking polyps,They may survive,they may not.I hope they do.Some types of corals are non-photosynthic and will do well in low light tanks. Cant wait to see pics.
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December 21st, 2007, 01:07 AM
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Re: additions to my 33 gallon
If you think that saying its cool watching a cleaner shrimp clean fish sounds noob,You should hear me yell for the wife and kids when I see mine cleaning a fish.
There are a lot of different kinds of hermits.Most are fairly reef safe. As for the hitch hiking polyps,They may survive,they may not.I hope they do.Some types of corals are non-photosynthic and will do well in low light tanks. Cant wait to see pics.
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Hunt hard,shoot straight,kill clean,apologize to no one. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75gal. reef,NE T-5s 432 watt ,CSS65 skimmer,Pro-Clear 125 wet/dry with mag5 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Little over a year Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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December 21st, 2007, 01:07 AM
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Re: additions to my 33 gallon
dang double post
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Hunt hard,shoot straight,kill clean,apologize to no one. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75gal. reef,NE T-5s 432 watt ,CSS65 skimmer,Pro-Clear 125 wet/dry with mag5 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Little over a year Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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December 21st, 2007, 01:12 AM
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Re: additions to my 33 gallon
lol thats hilarious, red is the same way...except he starts really yelling when the shrimp is cleaning him....i think its sooooo awesome to watch. its like the fish just dock up and let the shrimp go to town
 it feels cool too so id be equally as excitedCurrent Aquarium(s) Description: none yet Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: been learning for just over a year now
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December 21st, 2007, 01:21 AM
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Re: additions to my 33 gallon
So far my clown is the only one lining up for the service, but he certainly seems to think it feels good. He has gone back 5 times in the last 45 minutes. Mostly he opens his mouth and waits for the shrimp to clean inside, which I find halarious to watch, and a little peculiar...maybe because I hate the dentist
.Current Aquarium(s) Description: *72 gallon bowfront reef *55 gallon freshwater puffer/cichld tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: One Year
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December 21st, 2007, 01:38 AM
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lol that's so cool. I've never seen them clean the inside of the mouth. you should post a pic of that if you can
Current Aquarium(s) Description: none yet Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: been learning for just over a year now
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December 21st, 2007, 04:23 AM
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Re: additions to my 33 gallon
I hav'nt got to see a cleaner clean yet, I guess I'll have to get one thay sound neat. Good luck with the additions.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
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December 21st, 2007, 06:47 AM
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Re: additions to my 33 gallon
post pics!!!
-Doc Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 gal "Shark Reef" With Angelfish and 90 gal reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn
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December 21st, 2007, 02:04 PM
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Re: additions to my 33 gallon
i will post a few pictures as soon as i get a new camera. it's funny, the clownfish is stalking the cleaner shrimp; Everywhere he goes.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: *72 gallon bowfront reef *55 gallon freshwater puffer/cichld tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: One Year
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