View Full Version : Considering adding a Shrimp
FeatherDuster
03-28-2007, 8:29 PM
I have never owned a shrimp before and decided it might be nice to add one to my 10G. However, I am not familar with SW shrimp and many sites don't list what the minimum tank size is for them. I would love some suggestions. I need one that will be softcoral and featherduster friendly.
Germanman
03-28-2007, 8:39 PM
all cleaner shrimp, Lysmata sp. and sexy shrimp(soo much fun to watch) should do just fine in a 10 gallon
FeatherDuster
03-28-2007, 8:48 PM
Thats great to know Germanman.
Would anyone like to list their favorite shrimp? I like ones with personality.
Germanman
03-28-2007, 8:50 PM
sexy shrimp all they way i miss mine...had to get rid of the 10 gallon they were in....
they are so cool to watch dance!
lol
Catpicklesdog
03-28-2007, 8:52 PM
Yep sexy shrimp for me if you want character. They just wiggle their bums all day!!!:dance2:
Cleaner shrimps clean and can be quite amusing in their own way. Mine used to clean my nails for me!!!
Reefscape
03-29-2007, 4:07 AM
pistol shrimp for me..such a hard worker and no pay cheque.....
Niko
VickyH
03-29-2007, 4:37 AM
I love my cleaner shrimp! I've been changing powerheads today and every time I've put my hand in the tank he's given it a quick clean! He has to thoroughly inspect anything new that goes in the tank and regularly cleans my feather duster - not added fish yet!
5xevy
03-29-2007, 11:58 AM
Check out this thread...
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103487
I answered this same question in post #5. :)
Reefscape
03-29-2007, 12:34 PM
hey "linker" (5xevy)..nice to see your still at it mate...he he he he
Niko
hey "linker" (5xevy)..nice to see your still at it mate...he he he he
Niko
Hehe- it's only my 4th or 5th of the day on AC today...I need more time!
FeatherDuster
03-29-2007, 2:04 PM
Hmm... now I am stuck between a sexy shrimp or cleaner shrimp. Is it possible to get both?
Catpicklesdog
03-29-2007, 2:31 PM
I had both and never had any problems they just stayed out of each others way.
Hmm... now I am stuck between a sexy shrimp or cleaner shrimp. Is it possible to get both?
It says sexy shrimp do best in 3 or more and that cleaner shrimp are often found in groups. I've never personally had sexy shrimp but if you're thinking about it for your 10-gallon, then I think I would stick with them since they're smaller.
Germanman
03-29-2007, 6:29 PM
It says sexy shrimp do best in 3 or more and that cleaner shrimp are often found in groups. I've never personally had sexy shrimp but if you're thinking about it for your 10-gallon, then I think I would stick with them since they're smaller.
yup do best in at least pairs but i had 8 in my 10 gallon they were so fun.