Red Cherry Shrimp tank mates

[kcdragonfish13]

I have some rcs and I would like to add some tank mates. I have been interested in dwarf pea puffers and bumblebee gobys. I currently have a beta and two tetras and thay are all extremely peaceful( maybe I got lucky ). Does anyone think I can keep all of these fish together without problems? Thanks!

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[captaincritical]

I would definitely say no to the pea puffer. They're adorable and really, really interesting, but they'll almost definitely eat your RCS and/or have aggression problems with other fish. As far as I know, they don't do well in community tanks.

As for the others, I have no experience with them and can't say anything one way or the other. Sorry!

 

[Mr Fisher]

Neon tetras do well with RCS

 

[Autumnsky]

Likely the Betta would get hungry one day and eat them. Sometimes all seems peaceful for a long while and then one day, the Betta can go crazy. Just so you know and won't be surprised.

A separate tank for RCS with Boraras Brigittae aka Chilis will work too.

 

[kcdragonfish13]

Thanks, guys. I have two orange neon tetras. Does anyone have experience with bumblebees?

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[Dayton]

Anything with a very small mouth would be okay. The 100% safest bet are ottos. Other then that celestial pearl danios or emerald rasboras. I added the rasboras to my tank. Although, I never see the baby shrimp anymore. They mostly hide now or could have gotten eaten. So if you want to have a growing shrimp population and to see all the shrimp, then a shrimp only tank is the best.

 

[kcdragonfish13]

K thanks, guys!

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[Camescu]

Oto is safest. Honey Gourami should be ok too. As are badis badis

Bumblebee goby may well have a pop and depending on the exact type (I believe there are 2 very similar) the goby may require brackish conditions.

Anything other than Oto will eat baby shrimp though.

 

[Chest Rockwell]

At one point in time I threw in about 7 rcs in my established 55gal. Long already housing 12 corydoras, 3 danios, 2 nerites, 2 bristlenose, a redtail shark, and a Mississippi map turtle. And 6 months later I have over 100 rcs that I could visibly count. The thing is I had plenty of moss planted which they use for refuge. I say go for it.

 

[kcdragonfish13]

At one point in time I threw in about 7 rcs in my established 55gal. Long already housing 12 corydoras, 3 danios, 2 nerites, 2 bristlenose, a redtail shark, and a Mississippi map turtle. And 6 months later I have over 100 rcs that I could visibly count. The thing is I had plenty of moss planted which they use for refuge. I say go for it.

How were all of the shrimp not eaten???

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[Aqua_Goddess]

Most tetras do well with rcs. Corry cats too.

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[Mr Fisher]

I've got endlers in with mine now. They aren't bothering them. ONe of the noeon tetras did decide to snack on a molted shell though

 

[kcdragonfish13]

I've got endlers in with mine now. They aren't bothering them. ONe of the noeon tetras did decide to snack on a molted shell though

How do endlers do with shrimp?

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[kcdragonfish13]

Hey also is it ok if I mix crs with rcs? I heard they wont crossbreed

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[Mr Fisher]

How do endlers do with shrimp?

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Pretty good, they even shared nibbling on an algae wafer.

Hey also is it ok if I mix crs with rcs? I heard they wont crossbreed

I remember reading that somewhere too. You could always put some in a HON breeder box like the one below

Amazon.com: Marina Hang-On Breeding Box, Large: Pet Supplies

 

[colejohnson73]

Tank size

 

[kcdragonfish13]

Tank size

5 gal desktop

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[Camescu]

Hey also is it ok if I mix crs with rcs? I heard they wont crossbreed

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Yeah. They won't crossbreed.

 

[ScotJudd]

I've got a pair of RCS in a hang on breeder box. I have it positioned so that water flow from the filter outlet is enough to gently move the java moss in the box. This will ensure the water in the box remains fresh. The shrimp look happy enough, they are not scrambling to get out. The female has just shed and I am hopeful to see eggs soon.

 

[Autumnsky]

If you mix crs and rcs try for the parameters to favor the Crystals as they are more hybridized and more sensitive.

Endlers should have a larger than 5 G tank. They are very active fish.