Looking into getting some crazy shrimps

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What's on the compatibility list with these guys? We talking that the only fish that are compatible are tiny non aggressive stuff like barbs/tetras/danios/etc? What about Africans? What about Angels?

I hear that if they breed they are pretty prolific. How do you keep their population in check?

Anyone every tried any of the ridiculously expensive rare ones over on Aqua bid?
 
Angels will most likely eat shrimp. I think the chiclids will too. The idea is that if it will fit in their mouths then they'll try. You could look into larger shrimp like bamboo shrimp if you wanted to. And you wouldn't have any worries on population since breeding bamboo shrimp is almost impossible.
 
If the tank is very densely populated they may breed and "survive" fish like angels. I keep their population in check by getting more tanks (ha!) and by selling/trading them. I don't know which ridiculously expensive/rare ones you are referring to. Do you have a specific type you are interested in?
 
msjinkzd said:
If the tank is very densely populated they may breed and "survive" fish like angels. I keep their population in check by getting more tanks (ha!) and by selling/trading them. I don't know which ridiculously expensive/rare ones you are referring to. Do you have a specific type you are interested in?
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I guess they aren't ridiculously expensive. They are just sold in large quantities. They have some pretty cool blue ones that are $5 per, but they are only selling them in quantities of 40. Can't drop $200 on something that might not work.

As for compatibility with Angels. If you look at my avatar, that is one of the tanks I would potentially put them in. It is densely planted. But there is a ginormous angel in there. Look close on the right. Realize this is a 55 gallon and he is more than a foot tall from top to bottom. He's almost 5 inches long. But I'm wondering if there enough places to hide that they might make it?
 
I think its very likely they would make it in that tank, you may lose some adults and some babies but typically the berried (pregnant) shrimp will go into denser foliage to have the babies. The shrimp may not be as visible as you would like if they are hiding for their safety but they should reproduce readily. If you want to wait a few months, I know that there will be yellow shrimp, snowball (white), and maybe blues as well as the cherries already offered in the classifieds for sale. Also, you could look at www.petshrimp.com and www.planetinverts.com to see about smaller quantities if you decide to try them. I would say if you are really concerned about them not surviving your large angel, try cherries or even ghost shrimp as they are much less expensive than the rarer colors. What other stock is in the tank? I would think even getting 20 shrimp would be enough of a starter amount for you..understand that you will probably drop them in and may not really see them initially as most of the shrimp shipped are smaller juveniles (about 1/4") that have an easier time acclimating to varous water conditions.
 
msjinkzd said:
If you want to wait a few months, I know that there will be yellow shrimp, snowball (white), and maybe blues as well as the cherries already offered in the classifieds for sale.
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Since you've got the inside scoop, is this part of your project? :)
 
msjinkzd said:
I think its very likely they would make it in that tank, you may lose some adults and some babies but typically the berried (pregnant) shrimp will go into denser foliage to have the babies. The shrimp may not be as visible as you would like if they are hiding for their safety but they should reproduce readily. If you want to wait a few months, I know that there will be yellow shrimp, snowball (white), and maybe blues as well as the cherries already offered in the classifieds for sale. Also, you could look at www.petshrimp.com and www.planetinverts.com to see about smaller quantities if you decide to try them. I would say if you are really concerned about them not surviving your large angel, try cherries or even ghost shrimp as they are much less expensive than the rarer colors. What other stock is in the tank? I would think even getting 20 shrimp would be enough of a starter amount for you..understand that you will probably drop them in and may not really see them initially as most of the shrimp shipped are smaller juveniles (about 1/4") that have an easier time acclimating to varous water conditions.
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The tank has 3 other smaller angels along with the monster one as well as a couple 3 inch clown loaches, 3 dwarf honey gouramis, some serpaes, 5 tiger barbs, a saimese algae eater, couple of ottos, and 3 cories.

I like the idea of not seeing the shrimp very often. I like subtlety. I would like to drop some reds. Maybe some blues. Haven't decided yet.

I will check those sites.
 
Since you've got the inside scoop, is this part of your project? :)
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muhahaha, the empire is growing! I hope to have several varieties available in the next couple of months for sale.

The tank has 3 other smaller angels along with the monster one as well as a couple 3 inch clown loaches, 3 dwarf honey gouramis, some serpaes, 5 tiger barbs, a saimese algae eater, couple of ottos, and 3 cories.
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well, i think your shrimp may not have a real great chance because of the combo of the loaches, angels, and the barbs. I have mine with honey gourami and cherry barbs who pretty much leave them alone as adults, but i think it will be more difficult with your combo. I would definately give an inexpensive shrimp (like ghost shrimp) a try before you spend too much money on the different colored varieties.
 
msjinkzd said:
well, i think your shrimp may not have a real great chance because of the combo of the loaches, angels, and the barbs. I have mine with honey gourami and cherry barbs who pretty much leave them alone as adults, but i think it will be more difficult with your combo. I would definately give an inexpensive shrimp (like ghost shrimp) a try before you spend too much money on the different colored varieties.
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I am a little concerned, but the tank is so densely planted that I'm hoping that a few will survive. I'm kinda counting on the fish to keep the population in check, so if not many of the babies survive, I'm OK with that.
 
One thing to be careful of is mixing species. A lot of the different kinds of shrimp are different color morphs of the same species. Interbreeding between them will usually end up with young that have reverted to the natural color (clear/brown). On a side note, i'm starting a 125 gallon planted soon, and i was thinking about introducing some cherry shrimp as well as a few angels, so keep us updated! good luck!
 
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