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if the tank is only 2 weeks new, i'd guess that you have measureable amounts of ammonia. try anywhere from 25- 40% water changes (or when you get a test kit, you can see for yourself how much water you need to change to bring the ammonia levels down to zero). Prime water conditioner will help remove...

...and, is there any natural algae growing in the tank for them to eat?

how long has your tank been running for? if the set-up is relatively new, then the tank is not yet mature enough for red cherries (or any shrimp). seeding a filter helps cycle a tank quicker, but the shrimp rely on biofilm for feeding that a muture tank provides. based on my own experience, i would ...