Do all shrimp get along?

[Mr_Cool]

I have a coral banded shrimp. He's getting kind of big, but he's pretty peaceful. The problem is, I think my Atlantic Blue tang thinks he's a cleaner shrimp or something. I'm thinking of getting a cleaner shrimp just to satisfy the tang, but I want to make sure the two will get along before I do. Anyone know?

[Reef69]

Yeah, I have a huge coral banded shrimp..he hangs out in his cave all day until lights go off..then he cruises around..the cleaner shrimp does the same thing, he stays in his spot waiting for the tangs to swim by..you'll be fine man..

[Mr_Cool]

Cool. My son's been wanting a cleaner shrimp for some time now.

So what does it look like when the tang wants a cleaning? Mine just swims up to the shrimp, and sort of turns his side to the shrimp. Even when the banded shrimp tries to "scare" him off, he just sits there. Then, he just swims away again. I've seen the tang follow the shrimp a little, too, if the shrimp doesn't like it. Am I seeing things, or is he looking for a cleaning?

[duc]

I have two cleaners, 1 coral banded, and a fire they get along just fine, mind you they don't hang out together but if you have enough space all will be OK.

The description is exactly what they do except instead of being macho (coral banded) the cleaner shrimp jump and an go to town.
Clif

[Mr_Cool]

Great! I'm getting one this week. Thanks.

[mathias]

tell your son the cleaner doesn't speak french....

[bprewit]

cleaners are also great at digging stuff out from under your fingernails! I have two in my tank and when my hand hits the water they climb on and wont get off. Wierd little freaks

[Mr_Cool]

tell your son the cleaner doesn't speak french....


I don't get it. Am I missing something?

[ATMgueedo]

Finding Nemo......the anal shrimp...

[Mr_Cool]

Ooohhhh. I guess I missed that part.