Amano Shrimp

[jsmathieson]

I bought 2 the other day and they just hide all the time.. I had ghost shrimp but they died quickly so I got these shrimp.. I was wondering if they would come out of hiding.. do I need to buy for more of them... or do they get used to the tank and come out eventually... I love the shrimpys.. should I try a different type if I want to see them? any advice?

 

[Bloo]

Here's some more info on them
They are incredibly shy and you would definitely get more out of them if you keep more of them. They love staying in groups and always huddle together. It took mine a good 6 months before I really saw them out and about quite a lot

They are the most awesome tank cleaners ever though

Ps: I'd say you can easily have 10 in that tank - if you can afford that. They are fairly expensive shrimp here.
Oh and of course you must make sure that you have some live plants in the tank and little bits of algae for them to feed on. Though that said, they are very opportunistic and will often steal food from your fish's mouthes!