Marimo ball & shrimp

[JeffreyL]

Has anyone tried a Marimo Algae Ball (Cladophora aegagropila) in a shrimp tank? Specifically, with Red Cherry Shrimp. Will they eat it or just treat it as another plant to climb on? Seems like one might be a good 'staple' diet if the shrimp will eat it. Thanks in advance!!

 

[Zezmo]

They will not eat it IME.

 

[dapellegrini]

My shrimp (including many RCS) don't touch them.

 

[JeffreyL]

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I honestly did not think so, but it was worth asking. I am running out of plants to move in with them that have algae. They get enough other food, but it is fun watching them forage.