Shrimps

[sif]

Do shrimps count towards the stocking level the same as fish?

 

[Grey Legion]

Yes, they create waste so they count...

 

[abstract]

i would say no...i mean you obviously cannot throw in 30 shrimp into a 10g tank with no ill effect....but the inches per gallon rule doesn't apply to shrimp IMO... for example, i have a 4" bamboo shrimp that produces about as much waste as a neon tetra

 

[BzztYeow]

They count- but not as much as regular fish is my understanding.

My reading indicates they leave less waste, however they do take up space- which is also important. Depending on the tank- territory can be a valuable commodity.

I have not heard of any rules of how to count them towards your 1 inch per gallon rule, but if you stick to that and then just throw in a couple of shrimp i would think you would be allright as long as you kept a closer eye on water quality and maybe upped water changes a bit.

I've read dozens of articles about shrimp in the last few months and this is the best picture i have been able to piece together. Please someone correct me if i am wrong.