Let's talk about Harlequin shrimp - Page 5

VacavilleFC3S · 01/22/2010, 12:47 AM

YAY!!!! i picked up a pair at my favorite LFS this afternoon.

L98-Z · 01/25/2010, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by L98-Z

CCritters sells Asterias forbesii for $4.00 a piece. I'm going to have a spare 180 gallon up and running connected to my main display tank. Could I buy say... 12 of these and cut the legs or do these not regenerate quick enough?

At $4.00 a piece, they're rather cheap, but the shipping could be expensive. So I figured buy bulk, rotate cutting legs, and hopefully they'll live awhile.

Anyone? It is of the Asterias breed, I don't think it would be an issue. Not sure if they'd regenerate quick enough though.

gkaquatic · 02/11/2010, 11:12 PM

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.

E.intheC · 02/12/2010, 11:43 AM

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.

E.intheC · 02/12/2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by VacavilleFC3S

YAY!!!! i picked up a pair at my favorite LFS this afternoon.

That's exciting! Do you have pictures of yours?

gkaquatic · 02/12/2010, 11:33 PM

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?

L98-Z · 02/13/2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by gkaquatic

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.

Haven't bought any yet.

E.intheC · 02/13/2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by gkaquatic

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?

I'm not sure how to tell if they're male or female, but they don't act aggressively toward each other. They are the same color and color pattern, so I think they're the same type. Also, they're almost the exact same size.

gkaquatic · 02/13/2010, 11:32 AM

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

gkaquatic · 02/19/2010, 01:17 AM

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

E.intheC · 02/19/2010, 11:27 AM

Sorry to hear the bad news on the harlequin shrimp dude.

Good luck finding a new honey for him though!

dwhanc00 · 03/09/2010, 09:16 AM

Is there a good place online to get them inexpensive, or is it recommended to go to the LFS

L98-Z · 03/09/2010, 09:27 AM

Do these eat subclass Ophioderma?

E.intheC · 03/09/2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dwhanc00

Is there a good place online to get them inexpensive, or is it recommended to go to the LFS

I would go to your LFS. They're kinda pricey shrimp but well worth it IMO.

E.intheC · 03/09/2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by L98-Z

Do these eat subclass Ophioderma?

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.

gkaquatic · 03/09/2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by L98-Z

Do these eat subclass Ophioderma?

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.

gkaquatic · 03/09/2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by E.intheC

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.

funny we both answered at the same time, lol

nudi girl · 04/02/2010, 09:35 AM

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

Sanagy · 04/02/2010, 11:44 AM

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

240z · 04/02/2010, 07:54 PM

these guys are crazy, but thanks for the great information.

nudi girl · 04/04/2010, 12:58 AM

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.

crooks · 04/04/2010, 09:11 AM

Does anyone else freeze starfish legs?

E.intheC · 04/05/2010, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by crooks

Does anyone else freeze starfish legs?

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.

Kataro · 04/05/2010, 03:53 PM

Im thinking of having a pair in my reef tank... would the consumption of the starfish foul the water?

gkaquatic · 04/05/2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kataro

Im thinking of having a pair in my reef tank... would the consumption of the starfish foul the water?

it shouldnt unless u are feeding large stars that are not getting eaten fully before they start to rot

02/12/2010, 11:43 AM	#104
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	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. __________________ -Eric

02/19/2010, 11:27 AM	#111
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	Sorry to hear the bad news on the harlequin shrimp dude. Good luck finding a new honey for him though! __________________ -Eric

01/22/2010, 12:47 AM	#101
VacavilleFC3S Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vacaville California Posts: 2,613	YAY!!!! i picked up a pair at my favorite LFS this afternoon.

02/11/2010, 11:12 PM	#103
gkaquatic Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: cleveland, Ohio Posts: 258	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.

02/12/2010, 11:33 PM	#106
gkaquatic Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: cleveland, Ohio Posts: 258	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?

02/13/2010, 11:32 AM	#109
gkaquatic Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: cleveland, Ohio Posts: 258	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
gkaquatic Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: cleveland, Ohio Posts: 258	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

03/09/2010, 09:16 AM	#112
dwhanc00 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Independence, KY Posts: 194	Is there a good place online to get them inexpensive, or is it recommended to go to the LFS

03/09/2010, 09:27 AM	#113
L98-Z Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Warner Robins, Georgia Posts: 1,230	Do these eat subclass Ophioderma?

04/02/2010, 09:35 AM	#118
nudi girl Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Farmington Posts: 6	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

04/02/2010, 11:44 AM	#119
Sanagy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 70	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

04/02/2010, 07:54 PM	#120
240z Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Montebello, CA 90640 Posts: 42	these guys are crazy, but thanks for the great information.

04/04/2010, 09:11 AM	#122
crooks Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elgin IL Posts: 1,346	Does anyone else freeze starfish legs?

04/05/2010, 03:53 PM	#124
Kataro Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 2,258	Im thinking of having a pair in my reef tank... would the consumption of the starfish foul the water?