View Full Version : something without fins in my tank?
gnahc79
06-16-2004, 7:26 PM
My tank is pretty full, so I was thinking ghost shrimp, 4-6? I'm just afraid they'll get eaten up or something. I can probably toss in a shelter for the shrimp, if necessary (a clay pot cut in half). We'd like something different in our tank, that's all :).
What about a snail. Even apple snails don't produce the same waste, pound for pound, that fish do. Rams horns are great as are MTS if you have a planted tank.
aquariumfishguy
06-16-2004, 11:34 PM
We need to know the size of the tank, and what fish are in this tank to help you better. You say "My tank is pretty full" so I am skeptical to advise you on additional creatures.
gnahc79
06-17-2004, 12:46 AM
oh, sorry about that. Tank specs and everything are in the link in my sig:
20 gallon tank with:
5 blue tetras
2 diamond tetras
2 serpae tetras
2 platies
1 ruby barb
adblair
06-17-2004, 1:04 AM
Is your tank planted?
My ghost shrimp are always either eaten or they eat each other (yes, I AM SURE), but they are about $.20 each here, so they are expendable I guess.:rolleyes: I much prefer snails. The ivory snails are absolutely gorgeous.
In my tanks, and I am BY NO MEANS an expert on snails, the ramshorn snails reproduce more frequently than any other type I have. I am forever feeding them to the clown loaches.:( The ivory snails have never reproduced - unless their offspring is not ivory...:confused: My golden/green snails have reproduced once in the last 4 months - only 4 or 5 babies were ever evident in my tank. I allowed them to grow a bit and then moved them to other tanks. Many people don't like snails because they can cause population problems, but I haven't had that problem.
Rockin_Sunset
06-17-2004, 1:08 AM
snails are nice.
Ram's horns are great at reproducing but they hurt nothing in doing so. If you do have a population explosion it generally means that you have a lot of excess food in the tank. In my case it is alage that I am not too concerned about, for others it means over feeding their fish.
aquariumfishguy
06-17-2004, 9:23 AM
You could probably add a few more fish. Either new ones, or you could add a few more tetras or platies. Just a thought. :)
gnahc79
06-17-2004, 3:41 PM
I know :), but I'd like something other than fishes in my tanks. Just something different to observe, ya know?
OrionGirl
06-17-2004, 4:02 PM
I doubt the tetras would go after shrimp. There are a number of FW species available, but ghost, amanos, and cherry shrimp are likely the best option. I'd go with the amanos, personally. They have neat coloration, and will help with algaes and general clean up as well. I've kept amanos in with cherry barbs, gouramies, paraside fish, rainbows, neons, blue tetras, and a variety of bottom dwellers with no problems.
napkinman
06-17-2004, 9:48 PM
Snails are pretty cool but they do tend to have lots of babies. you also might want to check out this link http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/scateg.cfm?siteid=21&pCatId=1075
They have some really unique stuff from freshwater lobsters (too expensive for me) to all kinds of shrimp (Ghosts are very cool, i have 3) and i'm going to get a couple of freshwater clams from them too.
the only problem with that site is that they are a bit more expensive than the local pet store. i would only advise getting something rare from them that you can't find at your pet store.