What size tank for Red Cherry Shrimp?

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What size tank for Red Cherry Shrimp?

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Hey Guys

What's the smallest tank I need to have enough Red Cherry Shrimp to breed?

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Re: What size tank for Red Cherry Shrimp?

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LilGreenPuffer wrote:
Arny wrote:
LilGreenPuffer wrote:Cherry shrimp are SO much smaller, though, and you have to add new shrimp every six months or so. I doubt it would save you any money.
Hey LilGreenPuffer

What's the smallest tank I need to have enough Red Cherry Shrimp to breed?

Thanks
If you're not experienced with shrimp and/or nanos, at least 10g. Shrimp need stability. Cherries are really really hardy and thrive in a wide range of conditions, but stability is still key. They will also be much happier and breed better in a planted tank.
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Re: What size tank for Red Cherry Shrimp?

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I have cherries in a planted 2.5g betta tank...

The cherries breed like crazy in that tank, so they don't need much.
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Re: What size tank for Red Cherry Shrimp?

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Agree with LilGreenPuffer.
For full physical and social development, at least 10G (or more) with excellent parameter and water quality & non predatory fish.
This critters are strong and adaptable but that doesn't mean they will live comfortable in any situation.
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Re: What size tank for Red Cherry Shrimp?

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Here's a bit of info on their needs: http://www.invertplanet.com/RCS.html
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Also, I just put up a new article on RCS in our Library forum!
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Awesome. Lots of good resources.
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