algae eating snails

[rocker92]

do u sell any good algae eating shrimp msjinkzd?????

 

[msjinkzd]

All shrimp will pick at algae as they are omnivorous, amanos are the best for actual algae eating. i don't carry them right now, but mgamer20o0 does.

 

[rocker92]

what are the best for a 10gal. with zebra danios and i want to be able to see them so like atleast 1in. or bigger and how many could i keep?????

 

[rocker92]

would some rcs work or would they be too small?????

also i have a light colored gravel does that make a difference????

 

[msjinkzd]

If you are looking for algae eating, amano are best. They are slightly larger than neocaridna (cherry, snowball, yellow, blue pearl, etc) but do not reproduce in fw.

 

[rocker92]

sounds good but what are the water primeters needed for amano?????

i have light gravel will that make a difference????

thanks!!

 

[msjinkzd]

Light gravel is fine for amanos. What are your tank params? THhey are more forgiving and should do fine.

 

[rocker92]

ph 6.8-7.2
hardness <50ppm
kh 270
nitrate 10

 

[Lupin]

If you plan to do snails, I'd at least increase the pH a bit to avoid shell erosion. Use crushed corals or oyster shells by placing them in your filter. You can dose liquid calcium or supplement your snails with calcium enriched foods.

 

[rocker92]

ive been using RO water. our city water is really bad......ph 8.4, hardness more than 280ppm:eek3:!!! and a lot of other weird stuff but i will use 2gal. of that next water change to get all that back up a little bit!!!

any other info on shrimp????? i would like to try them but i know verry little about them!!


thanks!!!
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