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What size tank for Red Cherry Shrimp?
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:59 pm
by Arny
Hey Guys
What's the smallest tank I need to have enough Red Cherry Shrimp to breed?
Thanks
Re: What size tank for Red Cherry Shrimp?
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:17 pm
by LilGreenPuffer
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.
Re: What size tank for Red Cherry Shrimp?
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:00 pm
by HGI
I have cherries in a planted 2.5g betta tank...
The cherries breed like crazy in that tank, so they don't need much.
Re: What size tank for Red Cherry Shrimp?
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:08 pm
by RVS
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.
Re: What size tank for Red Cherry Shrimp?
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 3:15 pm
by Nuclear_Glitter
Here's a bit of info on their needs:
http://www.invertplanet.com/RCS.html
Re: What size tank for Red Cherry Shrimp?
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 3:25 pm
by LilGreenPuffer
Also, I just put up a new article on RCS in our Library forum!
Re: What size tank for Red Cherry Shrimp?
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 3:33 pm
by Nuclear_Glitter
Awesome. Lots of good resources.