Simple as that really, can shrimp survive in a tank with tetras, or would I just be providing expensive snacks for my fish? I have silver tips & rosy tetra, along with corries.
My tank has been going for 18 months now, is planted and has wood in it. I expect there is a good biofilm for shrimp to feast upon, if it is possible.
I was thinking of something like cherry shrimp, as my water is on the softer side, and I understand I would probably have to add some bits of cuttlefish bones for them.
Thanks in advance,
Davey.
Is it possible to keep shrimp with tetras?
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They pick of the young but decent sized adults should be ok. I've had amanos with tetras for years, but obviously they're a little larger.
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depends on the type of tetra. some are calm and others are like mini piranhas.
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Oops, my bad for not reading what you got. I'd say no unless you are keeping bamboo shrimp or possibly amanos.
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Oops, my bad for not reading what you got. I'd say no unless you are keeping bamboo shrimp or possibly amanos.
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Silver tips will likely pick at them, rosys(ies) may or may not.
Amanos should probably be ok though.
Amanos should probably be ok though.
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Thanks chaps,
I will have a think about it. It seems there is a fair possibility they’d just become dinner.
I will have a think about it. It seems there is a fair possibility they’d just become dinner.