Lost A Cleaner Shrimp

[OCDP]

Any changes in SG? That'll do it for those guys. How about any other changes in water paramaters? Anyhow, not that it really matters now. Sorry to hear.

[TheReefGeek]

I have kept lots of shrimp with anemonies, including a carpet and there was no problems.

Did you measure all your tank parameters after you found the dead shrimp?

Was the shrimp full size when you got it? (could have been old age?)

[Aquaholic]

Possably could have been old age, he was pretty freakin huge, How long do they live for?

[Delphinus]

Unfortunately, not very long. The longest I've ever had one live was maybe 3 years I think (maybe just under), but most seem to last me around 2 years. And another thing to consider, there's no telling how old they are when you buy them.

[TheReefGeek]

I always try to buy small ones so I know they are pretty young and are going to last at least 1 year, hopefully 2 or more.

[Aquaholic]

Well i hope my other one doesn't kick off soon to.

I got them from JL and they were fairly large, and I've had them for about 3-4 months now.

[adidas]

i've had cleaners just drop dead b4 too and mine were about 2" probably old.

[Bob I]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

And another thing to consider, there's no telling how old they are when you buy them.

Size is usually a good indicator as to age. If the shrimp is large when bought, it is a good bet that it is over a year old. I have found that they molt often when they are young, but that slows when they age.

However, those are my findings, and they may not be accurate.

[Rondelet]

What is the general consensus/opinion on the average captive life-span (in terms of years) for cleaner shrimp? (Assume you get them when they are relative small).

[Psyire]

I've read around 3 years on numerous occasions.