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01/22/2010, 12:47 AM | #101 |
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YAY!!!! i picked up a pair at my favorite LFS this afternoon.
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02/11/2010, 11:12 PM | #103 |
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how big are the stars u bought for $4? but no they probably wouldnt regenerate fast enough unless in the right tank and that hard to do.
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02/12/2010, 11:43 AM | #104 |
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How long does it typically take for 2 harleys to pair up? I know there will be many variables but just looking for general input.
I've had mine for a few months, and while they're not sparring with each other, they don't hang out in the same spot constantly. Usually they're content on their own.
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02/12/2010, 11:33 PM | #106 |
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r u sure u have a male and a female? the other question would be are they the same type (color)? lastly r they similar size?
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02/13/2010, 11:32 AM | #109 |
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ok here we go....HARLEQUIN SHRIMP SEXING 101
THEY ARE 3 WAYS TO SEX A HARLEQUIN SHRIMP... 1.first off the female is normal larger than the male over all 2.the next major difference is in deffensive claws (large fan looking claws): the females are much larger larger than the males FEMALE MALE 3. lastly the easiest and more accurate way is to look at swimmerets underneither the abdomen: the female has spotted swimmerets...while the male has clear, sometimes almost yellowish swimmerets. ***if anyone whats more info after this either hit me up or go here http://www.chucksaddiction.com/harlequinshrimp.html |
02/19/2010, 01:17 AM | #110 |
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GOT BAD NEWS!!!!!!
lost my large female harley the other day. ive had her for almost 3 years so it was comming to that time anyways but it just sucks. on the bright side i guess is i have a little male still, that needs a mate so thats my new project.... finding him a honey! lol |
02/19/2010, 11:27 AM | #111 |
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Sorry to hear the bad news on the harlequin shrimp dude. Good luck finding a new honey for him though!
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Is there a good place online to get them inexpensive, or is it recommended to go to the LFS
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03/09/2010, 09:27 AM | #113 |
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Do these eat subclass Ophioderma?
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03/09/2010, 10:25 AM | #115 |
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If they're quick enough, yes. However my star has lived with my harleys for a few months and is doing just fine. They kinda just leave each other alone.
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brittle/serpent stars... NO they are to fast and the harlequin has a chance of becomming hurt or meal. as for micro brittle stars i have a bunch in the same tank as my harley and have never seen her eat one.
on the same not i what not suggest feeding sand stars. and lastly unchin are a no too. |
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Does anyone have a mated pair of mixed colors-a blue harley with a pink? I read that they might just be a color variant of the same species. I was wondering what the young would look like. Either color or a mix of pink and blue splotches. Wow! I just found this...purple? and maroon and orange. I can't believe they actually have mixed colors.
My pink has a deep purplish blue on the lowest portion of his legs and then the darker blue above that. I understand the blue instead of clear on the legs means a female. The underside looks white though with two small yellow swimmerettes which means male as the females have the colored spots. It has large claws and is huge, again a sign of being a female...mine's what? Undecided? I just read max size is 2". Mine is 3/4" between the widest point of its claws and that's just its width. The length is almost 1 1/2" long! I just measured him/her when it was up against the glass. It's out and about all the time, except when asleep. He even drags the sea star arm to a hole in the rock and sits there like a cat in his tree hanging with his claws out the hole while eating. http://www.chucksaddiction.com/harlequinshrimp.html |
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Not the greatest of shots, but here is one of my female dragging dinner back to her cave.
I was able to find a male this week to keep her company |
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these guys are crazy, but thanks for the great information.
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Oops. Smaller pic,if I did it right. And if anyone has any nuisance stars they want to get rid of for the cost of shipping let me know please! Thanks.
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Does anyone else freeze starfish legs?
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04/05/2010, 03:15 PM | #123 |
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I don't. I'm not sure my shrimp would eat a frozen star leg, but it would definitely be worthwhile to give it a shot.
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Im thinking of having a pair in my reef tank... would the consumption of the starfish foul the water?
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04/05/2010, 11:22 PM | #125 |
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