Shrimp disappeared

[Mash]

I had 6 Yamato shrimp in my tank now there appears to be none. I put them in about 3 months ago and there was always one or two visible amongst the plants or moss. The others I assumed where hiding in one of the caves or the plants. They would always come out at feeding time though. Then about three weeks ago they all disappeared over night. I haven't found them on the floor or behind the cabinet. I have had a little poke about to see if they are hiding, then I found one skin 2 weeks ago. I do have a couple of tiger bard and some Pakistani loach but the shrimp have always stood up to them. Can anyone explain?

 

[Allido]

Check your filter to see if they are in there. I had three of my nine red cherry shrimp living in my HOB.

 

[Mash]

I have an internal filter and there is no way for them to get inside. They were all big shrimp about 3cm.

 

[sobersteve323]

It could be hiding really well in your tank.

Back when I was switching around my tank I swapped my plastic driftwood for the real deal. I was missing one of my amano shrimp and had a feeling he was somewhere on the plastic decoration. Both my wife and I spent about 15 mins looking all over that thing and didn't see it. I ended up putting the fake one in a tub of water and a couple hours later he was swimming around in there.

 

[Khuligirl93]

Barbs and loaches will both eat shrimp- that'd be my guess

 

[Wylgamez]

Tiger barbs will eat them. Even if they are too big for their mouth they will tear them into pieces. Vicious creatures! Sorry about your loss.

 

[jpjones]

Sounds funny but I had a bamboo shrimp and couldn't find him for about 2 months I thought he was hiding but after a little while I emptied the tank and he was not there. I was very confused then about a month later I cleaned my room and he was dead on the floor he jumped out I guess when I left the hood open!!!

 

[cowfish7]

The tiger barbs would be my first guess. Especially after the shrimp molts.