Cleaner shrimp issues

[paddyob]

I got one a week ago, and i cant get near the tank without him coming to check me out. unfortunately it looks like he has that "black spot" disease that cleaners can have. i noticed it very light in the store and was told it was not that... and if any problems to let him know... too bad he wont be coming out of the tank alive. i have had some bad luck this year.

[fishytime]

What kind of cleaner shrimp is it? The "skunk" cleaners are usually pretty bold and will set up a station up front, but cleaners like "peppermints" dont like intense light and will tend to hide in a shady area during the "daylight" hours.

[freezetyle]

Originally Posted by fishytime

What kind of cleaner shrimp is it? The "skunk" cleaners are usually pretty bold and will set up a station up front, but cleaners like "peppermints" dont like intense light and will tend to hide in a shady area during the "daylight" hours.

sorry it is a skunk cleaner. I think i may try the hand feeding solution which i finally see him again. although if you say there more sociable in pairs i wouldn't mind getting another one. thanks for all of the suggestions

[Aleks]

Originally Posted by fishytime

What kind of cleaner shrimp is it? The "skunk" cleaners are usually pretty bold and will set up a station up front, but cleaners like "peppermints" dont like intense light and will tend to hide in a shady area during the "daylight" hours.

my peppermint is very active during the day, all over the tank

[hillegom]

I only have one skunk and he comes out to the front all the time, and crawls over my hands to pick at the skin.