Domino and Peppermint

KAPFishous

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Hopefully, this isn't too silly question... or odd for that matter. I just brought home tonight 2 domino damsels and a cleaner wrasse (last nite I had some too - but the 3 of them mysteriously disappeared - also I returned a racoon butterfly because of his dimeanor... of course prior to bringing the new ones home, I am at a loss of where the little guys went.. but that's a different story). Anyway... question is...

I have 2 peppermint shrimp, and the dominos like to go near them, or so it seems, while the shrimp appear to touch them with their antenae (:confused: is that what they're called).. the dominos appear to like this for a minute or so then go about their merry way. They return after a little bit for more petting... anyone know what is going on there???
 
Yeap, your shrimp are cleaning the fish... It's natural and very fun to see happening in the tank... Basically the shrimp are removing dead scales, crud, whatever... Nothing to worry about, just make sure and get pics of it for us to see!
 
Thanks for the info, RaVen... indeed it is quite entertaining. I'm not too good with pics yet... but will continue in my efforts and post one when I can. Again, thanks a bunch!!! :D
 
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