Bamboo shrimp & 10 gallon tank.

Constantine24 · Post by **Constantine24** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 11:18 am

I have just finished fishless cycling my 10 gallon tank, I really like shrimp even more than fish so I've set it up with placid fish like Neon Tetras, so that any shrimp would feel safe. I really like Bamboo shrimp and I've set my tank up with an Aquaclear 30 power filter, and and Ario 3 airpump specifically for that purpose. Is my 10 gallon going to be too small for a Bamboo shrimp no matter what I do?

badflash · Post by **badflash** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 12:54 pm

No, not at all, especially if you pick smaller ones. I have 3 in a 10 gallon tank and have no troubles.

See viewtopic.php?t=1143

BTW- The "search" should be used before posting. This is about the third such question like this in about a week.

See viewtopic.php?t=1251

Oh, it was you! I see you didn't read this post last time.

Constantine24 · Post by **Constantine24** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 2:09 pm

Yes, but in that post Gunmetalblue stated that 20 gallons and up was good, so there was a difference of opinions in that post. I wanted some reassurance, you gave it to me, thanks.

xerxeswasachump · Post by **xerxeswasachump** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 4:00 pm

I just added a new wood shrimp to my community tank. I've always had just one in there. When i put the new one in there the old one (which is bright red and much much smaller) seemed to behave aggressively towards the new one. Does this usually happen? Are they trying to mate or something? Is this a problem?

badflash · Post by **badflash** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 6:39 pm

They push & shove for the best filtering locations, but they won't hurt eachother. Mating only occurs around molting time, not when new shrimp are introduced. No need to worry. These are very peacefull shrimp.

xerxeswasachump · Post by **xerxeswasachump** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 6:46 pm

Thanks. I also need some help identifying another shrimp i just got. They couldn't ID it at the pet store. I think i posted it in another thread already though