Cherry shrimp basics

d3sc3n7 · 02-18-2008, 05:11 PM

So a 5g hex, with a male betta, and 3 of these guys would be beautiful ey?

Lotus · 02-18-2008, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by d3sc3n7

So a 5g hex, with a male betta, and 3 of these guys would be beautiful ey?

I tried that. I ended up with a fat, happy betta as the sole occupant of the tank.

d3sc3n7 · 02-18-2008, 10:12 PM

HMM! Well, now what to put in with the betta! Rox says ADF's are creepy!

RoxnSox · 02-18-2008, 10:22 PM

well hopefully the guy calls before he puts in the order...and i guess ADF is about the only options we have now

Anabantid Guy · 10-28-2008, 11:45 PM

Will Platies eat the shrimp? My mom had a tank with six platies in it and the shrimp dissapeared. The water quality might have killed the shrim, but I'm not sure.

unwritten law · 10-29-2008, 12:00 AM

They are omnivores if I'm not mistaken... Depends on the size of the fish and shrimp.

chasandmal · 11-15-2008, 11:23 PM

I had a happy, fat shrimp for many months until I had an exterminator into the house. They all died, and new ones all croak shortly after being introduced to the tank (I find their little bodies). I've tested water, and had LFS confirm my results-- water is in good shape. Tank is 30 gal lightly planted peaceful community. I have done a number of partial water changes since the exterminator's visit, and have tried with RCS from several LFS's, but same result.

Two Q's, I guess:

1) Any guess why shrimp are dying?

2) Suggestions for how to remedy so I can once again have shrimp tidying my tank?

brian1973 · 11-15-2008, 11:57 PM

Welcome to the tank..

sounds to me like you have pesticides in your water..no LFS is going to test for that. tear down the tank..clean it..replace gravel, and decorations, clean filter replace media and try again..maybe go with ghost shrimp as testers since they are cheaper.

edit: Well if the gravel is epoxy coated you may be safe just cleaning it...but I would highly recommend replacing it.

jmike · 01-17-2009, 12:13 AM

Old thread.. Would high phosphates have the same effect as high nitrates? I had 10.. only 4 remain.. @ 5$ each dont wanna loose anymore..

Lotus · 01-17-2009, 12:20 AM

High phosphates shouldn't be a problem, but high copper or iron might be. Lethal copper and iron would be at doses higher than the amounts you would normally add for a planted tank.

02-18-2008, 05:11 PM	#51
d3sc3n7 Super Fish Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ft. Campbell, Ky Posts: 1,455	So a 5g hex, with a male betta, and 3 of these guys would be beautiful ey? __________________ Signature

02-18-2008, 10:12 PM	#53
d3sc3n7 Super Fish Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ft. Campbell, Ky Posts: 1,455	HMM! Well, now what to put in with the betta! Rox says ADF's are creepy! __________________ Signature

02-18-2008, 10:22 PM	#54
RoxnSox Medium Fish Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ft. campbell, KY Posts: 349	well hopefully the guy calls before he puts in the order...and i guess ADF is about the only options we have now __________________

11-15-2008, 11:23 PM	#57
chasandmal Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1	Shrimp dying I had a happy, fat shrimp for many months until I had an exterminator into the house. They all died, and new ones all croak shortly after being introduced to the tank (I find their little bodies). I've tested water, and had LFS confirm my results-- water is in good shape. Tank is 30 gal lightly planted peaceful community. I have done a number of partial water changes since the exterminator's visit, and have tried with RCS from several LFS's, but same result. Two Q's, I guess: 1) Any guess why shrimp are dying? 2) Suggestions for how to remedy so I can once again have shrimp tidying my tank?

11-15-2008, 11:57 PM	#58
brian1973 Super Fish Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 1,879	Welcome to the tank.. sounds to me like you have pesticides in your water..no LFS is going to test for that. tear down the tank..clean it..replace gravel, and decorations, clean filter replace media and try again..maybe go with ghost shrimp as testers since they are cheaper. edit: Well if the gravel is epoxy coated you may be safe just cleaning it...but I would highly recommend replacing it. __________________ http://www.nanfa.org/ Hi my name is Brian I suffer from MTS, please be aware it is very contagious. Last edited by brian1973; 11-16-2008 at 12:10 AM..

10-28-2008, 11:45 PM	#55
Anabantid Guy Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 32	Will Platies eat the shrimp? My mom had a tank with six platies in it and the shrimp dissapeared. The water quality might have killed the shrim, but I'm not sure.

10-29-2008, 12:00 AM	#56
unwritten law Super Fish Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WVU Posts: 1,351	They are omnivores if I'm not mistaken... Depends on the size of the fish and shrimp.

01-17-2009, 12:13 AM	#59
jmike Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 7	Old thread.. Would high phosphates have the same effect as high nitrates? I had 10.. only 4 remain.. @ 5$ each dont wanna loose anymore..

01-17-2009, 12:20 AM	#60
Lotus Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 14,778	High phosphates shouldn't be a problem, but high copper or iron might be. Lethal copper and iron would be at doses higher than the amounts you would normally add for a planted tank. __________________ Lotus and Ecotank's tanks "So long, and thanks for all the fish."