izzac Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Guys, I just change my harlequin to a tank with sand bed, as such i'm not sure if i could feed him with other things then starfishes. Cuz i read up an article and it states that they feed solely on starfishes. If anyone of u manage to feed them with other food, can share? Thanks lot lot.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlequin_shrimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted July 9, 2009 SRC Supporter Share Posted July 9, 2009 They will eat sea urchin also.. Anything with legs almost Quote 1000 Gallon Tank in the Hole http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/topic/120957-1000-gallon-3d-hole-in-the-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sanjaypills55 Posted July 9, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted July 9, 2009 They will eat sea urchin also.. Anything with legs almost Humans have legs too... he he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzac Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 Lol. Seaurchin like more about hard to harlequin to eat leh. Anyway i scare the left over of the starfish eg, bones, would be a hassle to clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Reefer yikai Posted July 10, 2009 Senior Reefer Share Posted July 10, 2009 i feed mine with linkias once every 2 weeks. they seem to love linkias more than other starfishes. as for leftovers, there are hardly any left. i see them eating the flesh of the starfish too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 IMHO Harlequin shrimp are obligate feeders i.e. they only feed on starfishes. Have never read of any other replacment feed that will be able to sustain them in a long run. For sea urchins, if I am not wrong its Harlequin tuskfish, morays, some wrasses etc that feeds on them. Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Lol. Seaurchin like more about hard to harlequin to eat leh. Anyway i scare the left over of the starfish eg, bones, would be a hassle to clear. As per Lemon's comments Harlequin shrimp are not messy eaters thus it will not leave anything behind. However, some reefers will keep a linkia in a seperate tank and cut off small portions of it to feed the HS. HTH Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzac Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 So far i feed my harlequin always got leftover bones leh. It's is because of the diff starfish that me and other reefer bought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 So far i feed my harlequin always got leftover bones leh. It's is because of the diff starfish that me and other reefer bought? Try Linkia sp. Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzac Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 Ok. Will try it out. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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