Stocking ideas for 46g Bow

[Taari]

So long as the dwarf cichlids don't harass the shrimp or bite off its antennas, it will do fine. I have mine in with a Ctenopoma Acutirostre and it kind of watches the shrimp like it's curious, but otherwise ignores it. Make sure to give it lots of good hiding spots as its kind of shy, and it needs a safe place to molt, as they are very vulnerable after a molt when their new exoskeleton is still soft.

 

[TheFishBoss97]

Most dwarf cichlids won't harm the shrimp, even baby ones, as they are either hiding, or swimming around. Maybe while breeding, but prob. not, I like those tetras too, but opicana seems to really want some type of neon one, like the greens.

 

[Opicana]

Welcome back to the hobby and the forums!!

I like the idea of the stocking suggestion but I see a lot of water requirement conflicts there and predation issues.

Thanks!

I'm aware that snails and shrimp don't usually dwell together due to the difference it water conditions. I think my water is slightly hard...just slightly, I think. I'd prefer shrimp over snails, are there shrimps that do well in slightly hard water? Hmm...guess I should run a test on my tap water. I'd rather go with something that works best for my water, so I don't need to make adjustments. I've had cories, mystery snails, and rams all successfully in my water. I've never had shrimp or neons.

I'm not particularly fond of neons, but my other half really likes them. I knew neons are sensitive- are green neons even more sensitive? We could go with either.

 

[Opicana]

Also, if you like shrimp, a giant blue fan shrimp would be great.

Very cool. Do they require soft acidic water too?

 

[Taari]

Nope, slightly hard water. My water here is on the hard side, and maybe 7.5 Ph and mine does great. They need the calcium in hard water to make sure their exoskeleton is nice and strong.

 

[Opicana]

Nope, slightly hard water. My water here is on the hard side, and maybe 7.5 Ph and mine does great. They need the calcium in hard water to make sure their exoskeleton is nice and strong.

Awesome! Thanks! I'm going to run a test on my tap water and see where I'm at, and then I will post back here and we can tweak the stocking.

 

[smitty]

Glad you are back in the fold.

 

[Opicana]

Thanks! Me too.

 

[TheFishBoss97]

Thanks!

I'm aware that snails and shrimp don't usually dwell together due to the difference it water conditions. I think my water is slightly hard...just slightly, I think. I'd prefer shrimp over snails, are there shrimps that do well in slightly hard water? Hmm...guess I should run a test on my tap water. I'd rather go with something that works best for my water, so I don't need to make adjustments. I've had cories, mystery snails, and rams all successfully in my water. I've never had shrimp or neons.

I'm not particularly fond of neons, but my other half really likes them. I knew neons are sensitive- are green neons even more sensitive? We could go with either.

Yes, green neons are more sensitive, but if you keep up with ur WCs, and have kept fish before, they will be fine

 

[silentcircuit]

In my experience neons are built like tanks. I guess I've been lucky.