Shrimp question.

[Convict2161]

Forgive me of this has been asked before. Are all shrimp compatible? I was looking on google and some sites I see a variety of shrimp. What's good shrimp to have in a 29 BC. I see a lot people keep peppermint shrimp. What other shrimp can you have? I love those blood shrimp.

Not doing anything yet just pre planning for when I'm finally gonna start stocking more. Right now just some hermits and snails. Also a hitchhiker crab believed to be an emerald crab. Also I've seen these pretty red crabs at the LFS in tanks, I would like to get one.

Thanks.

[Gboy66]

All the ones that would do well together are
Peppermint
Cleaner
Fire
Sexy (shrimp:P)
And the peaceful pistol shrimps.

Ones to avoid unless you only want one are
Mean pistol shrimp species!
Coral banded shrimp
Mantis shrimp
Arrow crab (sortof shrimpish)

[mr_X]

Just watch the blood shrimp. A lot of the time they stay hidden. I think they are cool looking too, but i've kept them before and rarely saw them. They aren't any good to me if they are always hiding.
I"m a fan of the skunk cleaners.

[Convict2161]

Thanks for the info. I googled skunk cleaners. Those are cool looking also.

[Gboy66]

Originally Posted by Convict2161

Thanks for the info. I googled skunk cleaners. Those are cool looking also.

Yup i have one..i like him although for some reason he dislikes my peppermint shrimp, and today was found munching on a hermit!!

[Convict2161]

Originally Posted by Gboy66

Yup i have one..i like him although for some reason he dislikes my peppermint shrimp, and today was found munching on a hermit!!

Oh boy! I guess everything is hit or miss. Something's work in one tank and in another.

[AquaRick]

Originally Posted by mr_X

Just watch the blood shrimp. A lot of the time they stay hidden. I think they are cool looking too, but i've kept them before and rarely saw them. They aren't any good to me if they are always hiding.
I"m a fan of the skunk cleaners.

+1 to what Doug said. Rarely ever see those red shrimps out and about.

[austinsdad]

I've found my red or skunks come out a lot when in numbers. Individuals do hide. I've always kept 3 of each (155g tank though) and saw both out a lot.