Coral Banded Shrimp and Cleaner Shrimp

[MissDeffiance]

I have a Coral Banded Shrimp that I have had for awhile and am going to ad cleaner shrimp to my tank but I have heard that Coral banded shrimp will eat other shrimp will I have a problem ?

[CA2OR]

I had both in my tank for about 6 months. In the beginning the coral banded was going after the cleaner. But after a little while and several sheds from the cleaner they stopped messing with eachother. My coral was pretty small though so this may or may not assist you.

[MissDeffiance]

HMMMM ok thanks I worry because mine is pretty good sz. he will go before cleaner shrimp though ..

[CA2OR]

IMO yes. Especially if he is the first shrimp in tank. MAYBE NOT if cleaner is first. But I would count on yes.

[fishmanmike01]

I have had both in my 70 gal for about 9 mo. now and have had no problems.As far as the eating thing goes.....Idontknow.....My banded does "chase" the cleaner from time to time But nothing that looks agressive.IMO

[wobble]

I had both in my 75g for awhile. I added the coral banded after the cleaner, so it would be the reverse order as you. The coral banded shrimp showed no interest in the cleaner shrimp. He was more interested in hunting small fish and hermits. I think the outcome would depend on how much space they had.