Would Love More Ghost Shrimp But.....

[CytheFish]

We have 4 confirmed Ghost shrimp now and they are an absolute blast to watch. We would love to add 4 or 5 more but in a tank that is already close to max, once everyone grows up, I'm concerned that they will add more waste than clean.

For referance tank is a 25G Eclipse with 6 Tiger Barbs, 1 Pleco ( yes I know he will move to a 55G this spring) 1 Pictus Cat, 2 Powder Blue Gouramis, 2 Mystery snails, 4 Ghost shrimp and 8-12 TINY snails.

 

[mandy82]

I hope I'm not wrong about this, but from what I understand, ghost shrimp don't add to your tank load because they produce so little waste. I hope someone can confirm this. I had 8 in a 30 gallon (what I thought was a 40) and never had a problem.

 

[CytheFish]

I hope I'm not wrong about this, but from what I understand, ghost shrimp don't add to your tank load because they produce so little waste. I hope someone can confirm this. I had 8 in a 30 gallon (what I thought was a 40) and never had a problem.

That isnt a self portrate at the bottom of your post is it?? How do you get a keyboard in there?? j/k I was thinking the same thing, just looking for a few wise voices for confirmation. I'm growing attached to our finned ones and want them to be happy and healthy. Danke!!

 

[Redbled]

I've never had ghost shrimp live long enough to get as big as they will. No idea why. Been years since I've had them though.

 

[CoolWater]

Adding a few more should be fine

They add very little to the bio-load at all, in fact the amount waste they produce is not even really worth considering when stocking as long as you are sensible.
Obviously that is not to say, adding 50 to a 1 gallon tank is going to add a dangerous bio-load

But in your case you should be fine.

I tend to find that 2 ghost shrimp to every 1 gallon works perfectly.
But obviosuly you need to know when to stop as well. In your case, i think 10 to 15 ghost shrimp overall will work perfectly!