Shrimps And Cichlids

[pirate monkey]

I have also posted in NW cichlid forum, wasn't sure where best to post!

I have seen that there a some quite large species of shrimp available, some around 10" or so, and apparantly not too difficult to get hold of.

Would these larger species be ok in a cichlid tank, or would they just end up being an expensive meal? I have a severum, GT, 2 firemouths and a krib, also silver dollars and a gibby. GT and firemouths are juvies. I just like what a good job my amano's do in my community, would be great to have similar in with the big guys!

 

[Truck]

ive kept rams and shrimps

 

[~T~]

I have also posted in NW cichlid forum, wasn't sure where best to post!

I have seen that there a some quite large species of shrimp available, some around 10" or so, and apparantly not too difficult to get hold of.

Would these larger species be ok in a cichlid tank, or would they just end up being an expensive meal? I have a severum, GT, 2 firemouths and a krib, also silver dollars and a gibby. GT and firemouths are juvies. I just like what a good job my amano's do in my community, would be great to have similar in with the big guys!

In your case, an expensive meal.

 

[Shrimper]

i agree with T, they will be expensive live food plus the shrimp that tend to be bigger (Like Bamboo and African Filter Shrimp) don't eat algae but filter their food from the water instead so wouldn't have the desired effect.

 

[pirate monkey]

In your case, an expensive meal.

lol thought so... I had to check in case! Thanks for the replies