Snails or shrimp first?
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Snails or shrimp first?
I just got my tank set up. I ordered the algae and a Java fern plant. Should i order the snails before the shrimp or order them at the same time? Should i wait a couple weeks after getting the algae to order the snails?
Re: Snails or shrimp first?
Java fern will just die out and throw off your waters parameters. The salinity is too high for java fern. How new is the set up?
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Re: Snails or shrimp first?
Brand new. I just ordered the algae. I was looking for a small plant to put in there. Maybe I'll just settle for a fake one. What about the snails/ shrimp?
Re: Snails or shrimp first?
Snails go in first, is what I've always heard. They help the tank cycle and get the water better prepared for the shrimp.