The last half-dozen shrimp (1 coral banded, 2 skunk, 3 peppermint) I have tried to introduce into my 30 gallon tank have been summarily eaten by my black and white percula (the female).

For the longest time (over a year), I had 4 shrimp in the tank (2 skunk and 2 blood red fire). She never bothered them and everyone co-existed fine. I guess that was prior to having an anemones in the tank for her (perhaps she is more territorial now?).

I would really like to get a couple shrimp back into the tank - and would realy like the peppermints to help with aptasia. I feel as though if I could just get the shrimp through the first half-day that all would be fine. Is that thinking erroneous? Are there any suggestions to getting a couple shrimp introduced with an aggressive fish? They make for expensive snacks. Am I just wasting time and money trying to get a new shrimp introduced?

Thanks and regards,
Greg