Is it possible to keep shrimp with tetras?

[Daveymancs]

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.

[BigBen]

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.

[fr499y]

depends on the type of tetra. some are calm and others are like mini piranhas.

*edit*

Oops, my bad for not reading what you got. I'd say no unless you are keeping bamboo shrimp or possibly amanos.

[plankton]

Silver tips will likely pick at them, rosys(ies) may or may not.
Amanos should probably be ok though.

[Daveymancs]

Thanks chaps,

I will have a think about it. It seems there is a fair possibility they’d just become dinner.