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That depends on the species. It's too small for a P. alleni and P. clarkii.

I've never had any problems keeping a plecostomus with shrimp (I currently have a bristlenose in a shrimp tank). Also, you can't keep the pleco in a 10g tank for long.

Another thing to consider, have you ever dosed the tank? That is, have you added fertilizers or medications? They can also be harmful to shrimp. I would also recommend that you get tests for metals, such as copper. The other thing that I am wondering about, how 'old' is your tank? Shrimp...

It would be nice if pet/fish stores would stop accurately list shrimp by species and common name. OK, if you have Palaemonetes paludosus (the normal species you see sold as Ghost, Glass, or feeder shrimp in North America) then your fish will be fine. While P. paludosus are not classified as...

If you do move the loach into the shrimp tank, keep a close eye. It could potentially wipe out your shrimp colony.

I recommend that you start with a 10g tank vs. a 5g, for anyone new to shrimp keeping. Shrimp are much more delicate than most fish, when it comes to water quality. With a 10g tank you have more of a margin for error, and time to address water condition issues. Newly cycled small volume tanks...

Don't give up hope yet, keep an eye out for her. As for your crays eating the young, they may, it depends on how well fed they are. The thing not to do is move the berried female to a brand new setup. If you do have a spare tank, that is fully cycled and healthy, you can move her. However, I...

In nature crayfish are known to venture out of water, for various reasons. The reasons are varied, and don't really need to be discussed, aside from water health, and size of tank. I've seen videos people post of their crayfish 'exorcizing' or trying to escape, where there is a six to eight...

Survival rates vary drastically, depending on quality and method of shipping, and quality of care. They are not difficult to keep. However, it sounds like you recently setup the 10g tank for them. If that is the case, it doesn't bode well for their survival. They need a healthy environment...

FYI, when dealing with pet/fish stores, they are used to dealing with vendors. Some, like Petsmart or Petco have dealers that they contract with, and won't buy livestock from anyone else. Independent, or small chain stores are more likely to deal. However, they will likely want a contract for...

First off, crayfish can be escape artists. Make sure that it cannot escape. Second, it sounds like the crayfish should be moved to a larger tank. Unlike fish, you don't use the X inch per fish = Y gallons. Crayfish, like shrimp, don't free swim much. They spend most of their time walking...

Newbie breeder, I want you to have a clear, real world perspective of what it takes to be a successful shrimp vendor. With any business, you should start out asking a few questions. How much money do you have to invest (tanks, testing kits, livestock, website creation/maintenance...

That depends on what your pH levels currently are. Calcium isn't bad, but much like anything, it can be bad in high doses. Dissolved calcium increases the pH of water. If your water is too alkaline, you'll need to take steps to lower the pH. IMO, the best way to do this is not to start...

Why don't you purchase filtered water from someplace like walmart? They sell cheap filtered water. Once you've got your pH carbonates etc... in range then all you need do is maintain it. BTW, the tannins you introduce to your water can build up over time. While good for Discus, it's not so...

I used to breed and sell shrimp, for profit. I didn't sell much to individuals though. I produced thousands and sold them to fish and pet stores. If you calculate the cost of keeping your tanks going, it will take a long time to reach the point where you make a profit. Also, three tanks...

All non dwarf species of crayfish are aggressive hunters, sometimes they just don't know it. ;) Some are mean from birth, others are good neighbors for a time, or for their entire lives. I think that it's due to how sated their appetite is, and disposition. One P. alleni of mine was a mad...

The color change that you really need to worry about is if your shrimp turn milky white. That's a sign of severe stress and imminent death.

Non living decorations do not bother shrimp, As stated, they do need places to hide. Interestingly, shrimp with suitable hiding places will spend more time visible than those who don't feel comfortable. Also, you don't need to worry about fertilizers or CO2. Personally, I have lightly...

I understand, however, you still run the risk with each un-QT'd addition. It's essentially Russian roulette.

OK, there's one more thing that I forgot to say ;) I would not keep wild caught shrimp in a community tank with other captive bred shrimp. You should quarantine them for a while (say a month) and check for illness or parasites. It would be a shame to add something that ends up killing off a...