What Fish For A 10gal Tank For Freshwater Shrimp?

[Ben M]

hi, im thinking of a 10 gal planted tank to house freshwater shrimp. however, i would also like some tiny shoaling fish to accompany them. are there any such fish that are relitavely cheap, easy to find in shops and will not eat baby shrimp?

cheers, pest control

 

[aly_starh]

Neon tetras

 

[kelly528]

hi, im thinking of a 10 gal planted tank to house freshwater shrimp. however, i would also like some tiny shoaling fish to accompany them. are there any such fish that are relitavely cheap, easy to find in shops and will not eat baby shrimp?

cheers, pest control

Endlers livebearers would also work. I have heard of more than a few instances of them happily sharing a tank with dwarf shrimp--- both of them prefer hard, basic water (I believe neons lean more towards soft and acidic?)

 

[Ben M]

thanks i'll check them both out

 

[gremlin]

maybe xray tetras

 

[Ben M]

yep, they look good too.

 

[MrNiceGuy]

white mountain clouds are extremely cheap, very active, and very hardy

 

[iSnail]

Microrasboras e.g. Boraras Maculatus, Boraras Merah, Boraras Brigittae, etc

 

[Ben M]

thanks, i'll check all those out.

 

[Shred]

If you're planning on breeding, keep in mind that tetras will generally do a good job of eating baby shrimp if they get a chance.

 

[chesterscot]

agree with the above wcmm will eat baby shrimp so will neons but adults presuming you mean cherrys or larger will be fine endlers would be your best bet
scot

 

[Ben M]

hi, so would the baby shrimp survive with the endlers?
also, would the boraras be ok with babies?
and i don't know if either of them are sold at my lfs.

cheers

 

[aly_starh]

hi, so would the baby shrimp survive with the endlers?
also, would the boraras be ok with babies?
and i don't know if either of them are sold at my lfs.

cheers

Dont quote me on this but the Endlers might eat the baby brine shrimp.