Any shrimp safe dwarf cichlids?

[lymabean]

Are there any apistos or rams or such that are shrimp safe? the shrimp population in my 30 long is starting to really take off, and i want some apistos too... I had kribensis (pelvichromis Pulcher), they were pretty mean and ate molly fry, so im gessing they are out of the question. I also heard that bolivian rams and dwarf cockatoos eat shrimp, so is there any hope for a tank full of apistos and shrimp? I only want a pair!

 

[nano cichlids]

if you get blue ram id say your shrimp would be fine or maybe a small keyhole but other than that your choices are slim

 

[jpappy789]

its hard to tell but I wouldn't trust my rams with shrimp...

 

[Lupin]

Make the tank heavily planted to be able to keep small shrimps wit rams and apistos. Get a few cherry or ghost shrimps to test how long they'll last.

 

[lymabean]

Thing is, I want some apistos that wont bother shrimp at all, its cool being able to see shrimp come to a pellet after 10 seconds... I'd rather not test it since it might be hard to buy apistos and sell them if they eat shrimp... Any other suggestions? Apistogramma vejeita seem nice, any experiences?

 

[babublade]

dont go for a keyhole mine made my shrimp dissapear.mind you hes my favourite fish

 

[Mgamer20o0]

nope..... they will be hunting them 24/7....

 

[H3D]

Thing is, I want some apistos that wont bother shrimp at all

I'm not sure you will be able to find a fish that won't bother the shrimp at all.

 

[lymabean]

my clown pleco seems fine, and Jaysen's tank is covered in shrimp that literally cover the floor. Look at how many fish he has...

 

[msjinkzd]

fish or cichlids?