Preferences

[codygregg]

I am looking to get a couple shrimp or snails in my 25gal tank. But I can't decide what. Is one better than the other or does anyone have a preference? Any help would be much appreciated!

 

[SKB]

I have ghost shrimp and snails in my tank. What kind of tank do u have? What fish are currently in it?

 

[CorallineAlgae]

Many fish will eat certain (or all) shrimp. What fish are in your tank right now? I'd hate to suggest something and then hear it was eaten. lol

 

[codygregg]

I have 1 blue gourami, 5 rainbowfish, and 3 emerald Cory's (and getting 2 more this week) ... Maybe I shouldn't have any at all, I just thought they would be cool.

 

[armymp327]

the blue gourami would most likely go after the shrimp and eat them

 

[jcolon]

I have 1 blue gourami, 5 rainbowfish, and 3 emerald Cory's (and getting 2 more this week) ... Maybe I shouldn't have any at all, I just thought they would be cool.

Unless you get larger shrimp like adult Amano's and or Bamboo shrimp, with Gourami and Rainbows, with most other dwarf shrimp it would be a feeding frenzy. However, with plenty of plants, DW and rocks for cover, you may be able to have a small colony of RCS ... maybe ... no guarantees.

 

[codygregg]

Well my tank has wood and plants in it. I think I'll try it. The worst thing that will happen is my gourami gets a nice snack

 

[codygregg]

I have ghost shrimp and snails in my tank. What kind of tank do u have? What fish are currently in it?

You have both? What kind of fish do you have in your tank? Maybe I'll try both!

 

[SKB]

Lol yeah I have both. But they will eventually most likely be eaten. Which, I'm sorry to say, was the reason I purchased them. For a snack for my fish. But I know their are many small schooling fish that can be mixed with them and I'm sure more options. But here are some of mine for now.... Lol

 

[SKB]

I forgot this one I like this pic. Cool when they are all out

 

[CorallineAlgae]

Unless you get larger shrimp like adult Amano's and or Bamboo shrimp, with Gourami and Rainbows, with most other dwarf shrimp it would be a feeding frenzy. However, with plenty of plants, DW and rocks for cover, you may be able to have a small colony of RCS ... maybe ... no guarantees.

I had a 55 gallon tank with a pair of bamboo shrimp and some ghosts along with rainbows. It worked out well for me too. The ghosts were just feeders but some survived. The bamboo shrimp took a bit of feeding but I had them for around two years.

 

[Scottyhorse]

Amano shrimp would probably be fine.