Couple questions on keeping rcs

[himdie]

Ok so I was thinking of getting around 20 rcs for my comm tank I understand they might get eaten by my rams and neons but im sure I have enough hising spots for some too survive anyway I have a ac 70 filter and was wondering what I could add so shrimplets dont get sucked up? A sponge, or mesh maybe not sure what would work best without impeding the motor/flow

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[AliGee]

Fish net with a zip tie around the intake works wonders for me. Those 20 won't last long though... The Rams will make quick snacks of them, sorry to say! I have a separate tank for my shrimp... They are too irresistible to most decent sized fish, especially cichlids.


Invertebrates
Electric Blue Crayfish | CPO Crayfish | Shrimp

 

[dalto]

They also sell pre filter sponges that will attach to the intake.

That being said I agree that you are just buying expensive food with that stocking.

 

[AliGee]

The pre-filter sponges are not good if you have a decent amount or decent sized fish... Then again, neither are shrimp. =p


Invertebrates
Electric Blue Crayfish | CPO Crayfish | Shrimp

 

[himdie]

True hmmm was thking that with my 2 pieces of driftwood riddled with holes and moss they might b ok =/ think they wint make it?

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[AliGee]

Not a chance. Shrimp aren't the brightest critters in the sea... They like to adventure and have zero awareness of their surroundings. Look into CPO crayfish! They are tiny with a ton of personality and won't get eaten.


Invertebrates
Electric Blue Crayfish | CPO Crayfish | Shrimp

 

[himdie]

Haha nah nm in that case ive got around 7 or so amanos that are doing great so I thought id add some rcs

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[AliGee]

Yeah, amanos are very camouflage (being clear and all) haha. The colored shrimp don't have that advantage.


Invertebrates
Electric Blue Crayfish | CPO Crayfish | Shrimp

 

[himdie]

Haha amanos are also huge the rams dont bother them much unless they get close to them when theyre spawning then the rams just chase them away

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[AliGee]

Yeah I should have mentioned that... RCS aren't nearly the size of the Amano fyi...


Invertebrates
Electric Blue Crayfish | CPO Crayfish | Shrimp