New shrimp tank

[peacock eeelss]

I decided on either red cherry shrimp or red rili shrimp. Can I keep both without them interbreeding? What 2 different kinds of shrimp could I have in the same tank? I have a ten gallon tank with hornwort and java moss in it is that enough for the shrimp to play on or should I add more stuff to it.

 

[DragonFish71]

Rilis and cherrys will crossbreed. Here's a chart to give you some ideas of what can go together without crossbreeding.
Dwarf Shrimp Compatibility Chart


As for decor, I use driftwood and lots of live plants. Moss is always good. It give them something to play around in.

 

[peacock eeelss]

Rilis and cherrys will crossbreed. Here's a chart to give you some ideas of what can go together without crossbreeding.
Dwarf Shrimp Compatibility Chart


As for decor, I use driftwood and lots of live plants. Moss is always good. It give them something to play around in.

So some ghost shrimp and som red rili shrimp would work then? What are other low light plants for the shrimp

 

[DragonFish71]

Ghosts can be aggressive and might eat shrimplets, they've also been known to kill other shrimp. Though that is rare. But with as pricey as dwarf shrimp can be, I wouldn't take the chance.

Plants:
Java Fern
Java Moss
Green Hygro
Rotala Indica
Parrots Feather
Moneywort
Brazilian Pennywort
Crypts
Guppy Grass
Anubias
Bolbitis fern
Hornwort

 

[peacock eeelss]

What would be two types of shrimp that won't interbreed and are nice then? I have some java fern I will throw in there too.

 

[Mcgolg76]

Have a tank with red crystal and blue velvet shrimp. They are diff species so won't interbreed. You could put the the red crystal with red cherry and be fine

 

[peacock eeelss]

Ok thanks.

 

[peacock eeelss]

Do red crystals. Breed fast like Rcs or not?

 

[andresdeo]

Following, hope to see these guys soon!

 

[Mcgolg76]

Crystals are a bit more difficult to breed. More sensitive to water quality.

 

[peacock eeelss]

Ok thanks no one here sells Rcs or any other kind but ghost shrimp from petsmart and they always die. Does anyone know of a cheap place I could get some Rcs and crystal reds?

 

[andresdeo]

Checkout the classifieds section here, I'm sure a lot of members sell RCS for much less than big chains.

Edit: Like this one, http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f25/rcs-297798.html

 

[Mcgolg76]

I bought my crystal reds on here from Severum mamma. Great price

 

[peacock eeelss]

I just asked Severum mamma if she had any crystals left. Any one know where I can get some blue velvets?

 

[peacock eeelss]

When I get these little guys what should I feed them and how much?

 

[andresdeo]

I feed them algae wafers and blanched veggies. Every other day though.

 

[peacock eeelss]

Ok I have some brown alge on the back of the tank should I scrape it off or leave it?

 

[peacock eeelss]

I got some of these tiny mystery snails that my mother got for me they are 1-2mm long how long before they reach maturity?

 

[peacock eeelss]

this is what the tank looks like as of now

 

[peacock eeelss]

Do I need a air pump and air stone for shrimp?