Do guppys eat shrimp?

[hirschy75]

hi evryone i have a 3 gallon that is empty except for some shrimp and i was thinking of adding some of the new galaxy rasbrosas which stay really small or guppys
which one do you think would be best?

 

[LaurelB]

Baby shrimp

My guppies will try to eat the tiny babies, I think most fish will. Once they get a little bigger it depends on the fish. Heavily planted tanks provide cover. Do you have plants or hiding plces for the shrimp?

 

[fishcatch22]

I wouldn't rteccomend either galaxy rasboras or guppies, since both need larger groups than a 3G will allow. I reccomend getting a scarlet badis or two. they won't eat your adult shrimp, but the babies many not be safe.

 

[jm1212]

your tank is already literally crawling with shrimp. just a guess, but is it the Eclipse System 3? if it is, i can see 13 cherry shrimp easily taking up the entire bottom portion. you should use the water area above the bottom to add some decor that can maximize their space and make them a bit happier