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    Posted: March 14 2015 at 1:53pm
I have a 90 gallon mixed reef tank that already houses a skunk cleaner shrimp.  Would I have any problems introducing a Fire shrimp?  I have lots of rockwork and several "caves" but would they still become territorial to each other?

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Nope. They should be fine together.
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Yes they are compatible and in a tank that size will have plenty of area to call their own.


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Ace, I've been doing a ton of research about these guys and they should be fine. Everything I've read says skunks are more active, and better cleaners, but not as pretty as the fires. The fires also like to hide since they are typically found at deeper depths. So you may see them less often. But man do they look nice. They should get along fine with skunks though
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One of the tanks I used to take care of (180 gallon) had one of each.  No problems.  They weren't friends but they didn't fight.  Some posturing/advancing/retreating when they were close.  The fire shrimp liked to hang out in caves more, especially upside down and lower in the tank.  The cleaner was more outgoing.  Two cleaners together are often best friends... maybe with benefits.
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