OceanCrazy
Reefing newb
I am interested in some nice inverts to put in my 75, I kinda like inverts more than just fish. I have my cuc, but wanted to know what cool inverts that i can add that will have me just looking at them for hours.
Cool inverts?
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Smitty
Reef pro
You can't go wrong with shrimp (blood or cleaner)...if your tank can support it, you could look into sea cucumber, conchs, brittle/serpent stars, feather dusters, clams, emerald crabs. These are all inverts I've had or currently have that keep me entertained.
first_time_reefer
Reefing newb
if you like really amazing inverts, and do NOT want to have fish i'd say go with a mantis shrimp, IMHO the peacocks look the nicest. but then you are severely limited as to what you can keep with it. they are like the sylvester salone of the saltwater world.
OceanCrazy
Reefing newb
i have 3 or 5 turbo snails, about 40 Dwarf Ceriths,20 Florida Ceriths,15 Nerites and had about 20 nass but can only see about 4 or 5. Getting some more for cuc. i have a sea hare and an urchin.
Salty B
Reefing newb
My favorite was my harlequin shrimp. A little more demanding but the coolest by far.
OceanCrazy
Reefing newb
Just saw a fu Manchu lion looks so cool
Smitty
Reef pro
Yeah, those are nice...and colorful.
OceanCrazy
Reefing newb
Wont it eat my inverts though?
little_fish
Moderator
yes, it will eat shrimp
yote
In Memoriam
It's a Lionfish.So it'll eat anything that will fit inside it's mouth.
OceanCrazy
Reefing newb
Even the skunk cleaner? Cause i thought those were the brave ones that dont get eaten by some fish since they are of use to them. But hey not risking it both ways.
yote
In Memoriam
If your gonna keep shrimp with any of the lionfish,make sure the shrimp are already established in the tank before you add the lion.
OceanCrazy
Reefing newb
Ahh ok my skunk been cleaning all the fish in the tank. Still dont think i wanna risk it lol.
Gizmo
Reefing newb
Urchins are an idea, I really like the black long spine. I had one that was 4" with 8" spines it was awesome.
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Halloween and tuxedo urchins are very colorful.
OceanCrazy
Reefing newb
Now that i like, i have a spiny one full black and the spines are short though.
yote
In Memoriam
Those things are NOT fun to bag up.As in catching them is a sticky proposition.:grumble:
Kelz88
Got Reef?
i had a shrimp that was twice the size of my lion, he was in the tank about a month or so longer. Marty couldnt fit the cleaner in his mouth so he just ripped his head off.
You could risk it, but the cleaner shrimp was such a visual creature, my tank seems empty without him. Oh and because of that, my lion will only eat live shrimp :c so in my honest opinion it wasnt worth it.
You could risk it, but the cleaner shrimp was such a visual creature, my tank seems empty without him. Oh and because of that, my lion will only eat live shrimp :c so in my honest opinion it wasnt worth it.
Bifferwine
I am a girl
I always had to use tongs to handle mine. I was afraid of squashing them though, because it's hard to be gentle with tongs.
dixiegirl21191
Reef Junkie
I can't wait to get a couple pom pom crabs to put in my tank. They are a little reclusive but if you get a few then there will be a bigger chance to see them out and about your tank.
