Red cherry shrimp

[sgr7781]

So, im getting some tomorrow and im wondering if i need to do anything special to get them use to my water? or is it the same for shrimp as fish?

 

[GodFan]

So, im getting some tomorrow and im wondering if i need to do anything special to get them use to my water? or is it the same for shrimp as fish?

Drip acclimation is a better than good idea. I would feed them right after putting them in as well.

 

[sgr7781]

I have no way to drip

 

[GodFan]

I have no way to drip

You can drip with a bucket and an airline. Otberwise you can put them in a bucket and pour 1\4 cup of tank water in every so often to acclimate.

 

[Legit Fish]

you shouldnt feed them after you put in the tank. let them get used to the tank at least 24 hours and feed them about every 3 days. remember these guys are scavengers in the wild so they arent used to a constant 24/7 food source like fish.

 

[tiger terror]

you shouldnt feed them after you put in the tank. let them get used to the tank at least 24 hours and feed them about every 3 days. remember these guys are scavengers in the wild so they arent used to a constant 24/7 food source like fish.

If acclimated correctly(i drip over a period of hrs myself)there's no reason not to provide them with minimal food...just don't overfeed...once every 3 days is fine for a small population but larger populations may require more food...in a mature aquarium bio-film should be present providing a nice snack in between feedings.