shrimp with fish

[mogens]

Am in the process of setting up a 135 gallon tank. (my lifelong dream). will be fresh water. Have never had shrimps. Can I have shrimp and fish in the same tank and if so what fish shrimp combinations should I avoid?
Thanks,Mogens

[King Fisher]

If you get big fish then they'll become snacks.

[mogens]

Probably be mostly angels,swords and neons. Do have 2 three inch loaches.
Thanks

[King Fisher]

Honestly, all of those fish besides neons have the propensity to eat shrimp. Especially the loaches.

The loaches are definitely a no no with shrimp. Outside of that you could try it with the rest of them but you'd need a lot of cover and a large colony.

[mogens]

Ok I'll pass. It was for my grandaughters. The'll have to choose something else. Thanks again,Mogens

[TMaier]

You can have bigger types of shrimp. Bamboo or Amano

[Leopardshark20]

If you are looking for a good shrimp alternative, you could add a Dwarf Mexican red lobster. It is actually a freshwater crayfish, but it stays pretty small - about an inch or two. They will be able to fend most fish off, as long as you give them somewhere to hide while they molt.

[mogens]

Some great ideas. Just got the water in the 135. Now I wait. Thanks to all of you.
Regards,Mogens