Shrimp For My Tank

[catfish101]

hi, I now next to nothing about shrimp but i was considering getting some (no idea how many or what kind) for my 20 gallon planted tank. Tank mates would be 8 cherry barbs, 4 cories and maybe some otos, what would be the best kind of hardworking, algae eating shrimp out there for this tank?
thanks,
Nate

 

[lilfishie]

Amano shrimp are good algea eaters, and bigger than cherry shrimp who i think are also good algae eaters, i have a single amano with my endlers and hes great, he crawls up my arm when its in the tank

 

[catfish101]

ok cool how many would you recomend also they wont get eaten right??

 

[TylerFerretLord]

Basic Shrimp Care guide

 

[catfish101]

ok some things not mentioned were will amano shrimp( probly gonna go with them) eat plants or is there a better shrimp u can recomend for me?
Also how many should i get.

 

[lilfishie]

amano shrimp are fine with plants, mine sits in them all day long, they do better in groups so the more the merrier

 

[TylerFerretLord]

They may nibble on moss-like plants if they're hungry, but usually there's enough algae and fish food to keep them from doing it.

 

[catfish101]

amano shrimp are fine with plants, mine sits in them all day long, they do better in groups so the more the merrier

ok would u say that 8 is too many

 

[Wolfenrook]

8 Should be fine.

Ade