Bamboo shrimp?

[HalfMoon B]

Anyone know anything about these little guys? I dare not ask my LPS about them and online info is rather scarce. I couldn't help but stare at them today though!

 

[Esoteric Backbone]

There really beautiful shrimp, that's why there also called a Flower Shrimp. They get to be about 3 inch's, and they won't harm any fish, they are filter feeders, they use there little fans to fan food into there mouth.

 

[Esoteric Backbone]

Excuse me, there not filter feeders, but they are micro feeders.

 

[HalfMoon B]

3 inches for a community fish is a little too large for my current setup. Maybe my NEXT tank

 

[Esoteric Backbone]

3 inches for a community fish is a little too large for my current setup. Maybe my NEXT tank

What size is your tank? What's the current stock?

 

[HalfMoon B]

current is a 20 gal, with 4 nerites, 4 amanos, 6 card tetras, and a peaceful betta, planted tank.

 

[Esoteric Backbone]

You could put one in there if you wanted to, but that's up to you, but if you decide to put it off, one thing to remember is they love planted tanks.

 

[HalfMoon B]

like other shrimp, I assume they like a few of their own buddies for company, and i don't have the bottom feeder room in this current setup.

 

[BigJim]

Bamboo shrimp are fine as a single. They do need some current to feed properly and they do escape from the tank.

 

[HalfMoon B]

oh lord! I have enough escape artists already...