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My yellow shrimp actually turned green at a higher pH and eating algae wafers and mini NLS. Soon as the pH was back down to the lower 6 range, they got yellow again, even with the same diet. Weird.
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I have a question for all you shrimp owners how many different types of fresh water shrimp can you have?Comment
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Do you mean in the same tank, or in general??
To the first question, depends on space/tankmates/shared parameters and whether they will cross breed- or whether you care if they cross breed. Here's a simple chart and breakdowns-
As to the second, well- when you run out of tank space...stop getting different types. Or move to a bigger place!
"I think that God, in creating man, somewhat overestimated his ability." -Oscar WildeComment
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Lol, well said indeed
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In a 90 gallon only mollies and tetras and about 40 to 50 ghost shrimp that keep reproducing just as fast as the mollies !!Comment
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I'm thinking about changing the livestock in the tank ....still entertaining the idea of discus.Comment
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Yeah, all of those fish eat shrimp. If you're densely planted enough a few will hide enough to survive, and if you have a kind that breeds in aquariums, they might be able to keep up, but it's always a good idea to prioritize one or the other. If you really want the shrimp to live, get them their own tank, if not- see what happens, worst case scenario is they're good nutritious food for the fish!"I think that God, in creating man, somewhat overestimated his ability." -Oscar WildeComment
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Well so far the shrimp population outnumbers the fish they are everywhere just swimming in the openComment
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If you're worried about being overstocked, just WC more often and at larger volumes until you can cut the fish pop back with a predator or swap em for discus. Got a freshwater test kit? Check nitrates and set up a WC schedule accordingly. I wouldn't worry about the bioload of the shrimp. You'd have to get up to truly crazy numbers for it to be too much for a 90."I think that God, in creating man, somewhat overestimated his ability." -Oscar WildeComment
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Thank you I truly appreciate all the information that is provided on this site.Comment
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No problem! It wasn't that long ago at all I had NO IDEA how to make a planted tank come together...still struggle in some areas, lol. And I'm sure when I start a salt tank someday, you can help me out. Gotta love the Box.
So you're thinking discus, huh? Any particular kind? They are really pretty. I hear they're touchy, though- really heavy WC schedule and all...you're braver than me! lol"I think that God, in creating man, somewhat overestimated his ability." -Oscar WildeComment
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Do a badarse schooling community tank! I always loved the idea of a huge tank housing a huge SA schooling community (i.e. rummynose, green neons, cardinals, bleeding hearts, pristellas, hatchetfish, etc). Your tank will be full of color and movement! Plus most of these guys should leave your shrimp alone (except maybe shrimplets). I'm sure if you get discus, they'll be hunting the shrimp down until you're left with none
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That actually sounds very nice!Comment
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Yeah! I've only seen one of these in person and it was AMAZING! Here's a video of the two huge tanks in Sumida Aquarium that Takashi Amano basically setup to get an idea of what I'm talking about. Although, he didn't stick to a specific biotope and mixed different fish. That decision is up to you.
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If any one has any of these fish I'm willing to trade some molliesComment
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