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    Got home from work tonight to see my cleaner shrimp looking very pale, I reckom he's on his last legs.

    Had the guy 2.5 years, so he's not done too badly!:D

    He's still alive but not very active. Never thought I would get sad about a shrimp!

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    Hi Kev sorry to hear that m8:( , they say they only live about 2 years. Eric

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    Aye, he is a ripe old age!;) To be honest, been expecting this for months.

    Wallet time soon.;)

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    you should be pleased you have created an environemnt for this shrimp to live this long...well done mate
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    sorry to hear about your shrimp :( 2.5 years very good age in shrimp years wow think thats a message from the queen

    steve :)

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    Sorry to hear that m8, bet he's a fair size, eh :(

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kev View Post
    Got home from work tonight to see my cleaner shrimp looking very pale, I reckom he's on his last legs.

    Had the guy 2.5 years, so he's not done too badly!:D

    He's still alive but not very active. Never thought I would get sad about a shrimp!
    Thats the excuse you need to buy some more at Macca's on Saturday:D Eric

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    Default Re: very old cleaner shrimp

    very good age that, hope mine last that long!

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    Gonna be in the hunt for a couple of shrimps soon and crabs etc. The new Nano is on the door step which will need some attention from cleaner crew.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kev View Post
    Gonna be in the hunt for a couple of shrimps soon and crabs etc. The new Nano is on the door step which will need some attention from cleaner crew.
    Hi Kev has your Nano arrived m8 that was quick service from where you bought it from.:D Eric

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