Amano Shrimp And Cherry Shrimp

[showjyr]

I'm having a slight problem with Hair algae in my cherry shrimp tank and was wondering if it would be save to house Amanos with my Cherries...basically will they eat my Cherries or the young?

 

[Invader Xan]

They shouldn't bother the cherries. If the young have plenty of cover, it should be fine. Just be careful if the babies are too small -- amanos have been observed being opportunistic.

Also, buying one or two of these can help slow algae growth in a small tank. Gives a good supply of food for shrimp, too.

 

[showjyr]

They shouldn't bother the cherries. If the young have plenty of cover, it should be fine. Just be careful if the babies are too small -- amanos have been observed being opportunistic.

Also, buying one or two of these can help slow algae growth in a small tank. Gives a good supply of food for shrimp, too.

Wher is the cheapest place to buy them? I want to get a couple...the marimo balls that is.

 

[Invader Xan]

I got mine from my LFS, but there are a few good online retailers you could try (this one, for instance).
Expect to pay between £1-£4 in the UK, depending on the size. They can grow quite large.