Would shrimps be a good addition???

[Fishies4Ever]

I feel like shrimp would be a cool addition for my tank. It’s a bit overstocked with tetras
I’ve got 16 I think. It’s a 10 gallon. I just found some shrimp on a Amazon I figured I’d test it out and see how it goes. I know some might get eaten but if they reproduce a lot the fish will help keep the numbers down. I’ve got live plants, should I add more before getting shrimp if thats even a good idea? I’ve got black neons, serpae tetra, neons, and flame tetras.
Here would be the shrimp I’d be getting, I know they are different kinds but I’ve seen people who let there’s breed with different color varieties and some cool new ones come out of it sometimes. https/www.amazon.com/Tropical-Fish-Feed-neocaridina-Freshwater
Good idea or bad?

 

[Slaphppy7]

I wouldn't get them from Amazon; have a look at AquaBid

They need a well-established tank, how long has it been set up?

 

[Fishies4Ever]

I wouldn't get them from Amazon; have a look at AquaBid

They need a well-established tank, how long has it been set up?

It’s either been 1 year or 2 pretty big difference lol but I think 2?

 

[Slaphppy7]

Should be OK...they need botanicals, too, get some Indian Almond leaves

 

[Fishies4Ever]

Cool thanks! I’ll probably get some more plants and the almond leaves. What are botanicals or are those almond leaves?

 

[Fishies4Ever]

Just realized that when shrimps cross breed they normally turn a brown color how do you selectively breed shrimp? What would I feed them?

 

[sharkweek178]

Just realized that when shrimps cross breed they normally turn a brown color how do you selectively breed shrimp? What would I feed them?

I doubt any of the babies will make it in a tank with fish.

 

[Fishies4Ever]

I doubt any of the babies will make it in a tank with fish.

Ok that’s fine to never know I guess.

 

[Slaphppy7]

I doubt any of the babies will make it in a tank with fish.

Mine do, prolifically...you just need lots of hiding places for the shrimplets to grow into adulthood

Yes, the leaves are one form of botanicals

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[Bettawan]

Cool thanks! I’ll probably get some more plants and the almond leaves. What are botanicals or are those almond leaves?

Botanical means a substance obtained from a plant..Indian Almond Leaves realease many such substances that benefit most fish and shrimp. Shrimp also love to chew on Guava leaves and Mulberry leaves too.