mandy2936
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Hi! I was wondering if I could have any Cherry Shrimp in my tank... Here are the details:
20g High, Sand Substrate, and all silk plants except for a Bamboo Stalk.
6 Male Guppies
4 Julii Cories
7 Neon Tetra
If my tank is fully stocked as is I would take away a Guppy to make room.
1. My concern is that having two bottom feeders, the Cherry Shrimp and the Cories, they would run into a conflict with each other. Is this so? I don't want the Cories to bully or eat the Shrimp.
2. How big do Cherry Shrimp get?
3. I'm planning on feeding my Cories algae wafers. Would this be okay for the Shrimp too?
4. Do the Cherry Shrimp need Java Moss? Because I can't get any more live plants.
5. Do the Cherry Shrimp need to be in large groups? I was thinking of getting 2.
Should I get 2 males or 2 females? I don't think I would want breeding...
Also, I know that if you have light gravel or sand (mines white...) the Shrimp will become pale. Is this harmful or unhealthy in any way? If it's only a looks thing than I don't mind. But if it is bad for them, then that's different.
Thanks so much for the help! I've never owned Cherry Shrimp and this is my first tank other than a Betta tank!
P.S (Edit)
I want the Cherry Shrimp because everyday I have to siphon up this brown debris that settles on the floor. (I think it's from the live plant)
Also, I have some algae that could use a little help.
When I saw a picture of these guys, I thought they were so cute! I would love it if I could have one in my tank.
Thanks again!
20g High, Sand Substrate, and all silk plants except for a Bamboo Stalk.
6 Male Guppies
4 Julii Cories
7 Neon Tetra
If my tank is fully stocked as is I would take away a Guppy to make room.
1. My concern is that having two bottom feeders, the Cherry Shrimp and the Cories, they would run into a conflict with each other. Is this so? I don't want the Cories to bully or eat the Shrimp.
2. How big do Cherry Shrimp get?
3. I'm planning on feeding my Cories algae wafers. Would this be okay for the Shrimp too?
4. Do the Cherry Shrimp need Java Moss? Because I can't get any more live plants.
5. Do the Cherry Shrimp need to be in large groups? I was thinking of getting 2.
Should I get 2 males or 2 females? I don't think I would want breeding...
Also, I know that if you have light gravel or sand (mines white...) the Shrimp will become pale. Is this harmful or unhealthy in any way? If it's only a looks thing than I don't mind. But if it is bad for them, then that's different.
Thanks so much for the help! I've never owned Cherry Shrimp and this is my first tank other than a Betta tank!
P.S (Edit)
I want the Cherry Shrimp because everyday I have to siphon up this brown debris that settles on the floor. (I think it's from the live plant)
Also, I have some algae that could use a little help.
When I saw a picture of these guys, I thought they were so cute! I would love it if I could have one in my tank.
Thanks again!
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