Confusion about RCS&subtrate

[arloa]

In the near future I am planning on buying rcs and possible breeding them. However, my substrate at the moment is a kind of beige-grey sand& I was wondering whether I would need to purchase a darker substrate such as fluval's shrimp stratum in order for the shrimp to be more visible&more relaxed.
However, I plan on covering the majority of the substrate with a java moss carpet anyways so I was wondering whether it was worth buying the stratum. I wish to know ASAP since I can imagine changing myestablished tank with shrimp in there being absolute **** so I need to know before I buy the shrimp thanks!

 

[Fishnova]

I would just keep what you have now. I have white sand, and already have a few rcs with saddles.

 

[adeebm]

The RCS will be fine on white substrate as long as they have cover, which they should anyway. You might see darker red on black substrate though.

--Adeeb

 

[blert]

Fluval Stratum is dirty stuff. No matter how well you rinse it is still dirty stuff. It breaks down and is fragile. I am forever cleaning the dust from this stuff off of my plants and filters.

 

[RedFlame]

I agree, save yourself some money and spend it on getting more shrimp... you'll want more soon. I started with cherrys and have now come to have blue pearls, yellows and fire reds.

 

[arloa]

thank you very much guys! @blert yeah, seen some pictures of fluval stratum and it sorta looks like sludge. :/. blue pearl shrimps look <33