Glass Shrimp With Betta?

[leec]

Hi Folks

I am thinking about adding some Glass Shrimp to my Betta female sorority as a clean-up crew (they might be called Ghost Shrimp elsewhere), and am just wondering before I go buying and adding them - is it possible that the shrimp could be carrying parasites/diseases that may effect the Bettas? Should I put them in Quarantine first like I would a new Betta? Any opinions would be appreciated

Lee

 

[Phaedra]

I have a very similar post here:
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=208624&hl=

The only response I've gotten thus far is "don't use the LFS' water in your tank". I've read that invertebrates aren't susceptible to the same diseases as fish, but I have yet to get an answer on whether they can be carriers.
Glad to know I'm not the only one to ask this question lol!

 

[afishdude]

everything can harbour dieases. and you will never be sure it wont happen.

 

[mandy+fighter]

idk

 

[Danno]

Quar. them for about a week with daily water changes and you should be all set. At least that is what I would do.