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	Singapore flower shrimp
Rob1619 Fish Addict Posts: 763 Kudos: 619 Votes: 626 Registered: 01-Sep-2004	I would like to have some of these guys in my tank later I know they need a lot of hidding places.what i would like to know is that if i get 2 of these shrimps,will they be good with these fish and the ideal setup?My tank will be a 180liter/48usg 1)Zebra plecos 2)Belted barbs 3)Blue rams 4)Black skirts 5)Ottos 6)Tetras This is the shrimp i wanthttp://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=1842 Last edited by robby1619 at 04-Jan-2005 03:10 I know human beings and fish can co-exist peacefully.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
Kim Big Fish Posts: 327 Kudos: 436 Registered: 11-Apr-2004	They should be fine. Kim
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
Bdadawg Fish Addict Posts: 530 Kudos: 161 Votes: 26 Registered: 04-Feb-2002	The singapore flower shrimp is also known as a wood shrimp. Ive seen them on Aquabid for alot less than 13 a piece. Remeber these are mainly going to stay on the bottom walking around. If you have too many bottom dwellers may run into some problems. Also they dont move around too quick so your ottos may start to suck on them. Bdadawg
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
Kim Big Fish Posts: 327 Kudos: 436 Registered: 11-Apr-2004	Or bamboo shrimp. I doubt there will be any problem with the otos. I have 2 of them, and they don't get bothered. Kim
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
Bdadawg Fish Addict Posts: 530 Kudos: 161 Votes: 26 Registered: 04-Feb-2002	I wasnt referring to the shrimp bothering the ottos but vice-versa. I used to have ottos but had to get rid of them because they were sucking the slime coats off of some of my slower fish. Bdadawg
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
rewd Big Fish Posts: 351 Votes: 0 Registered: 29-Aug-2003	I wouldn't pay $13. I got one at Petco for 5.99. Interesting little bugger when I can actually see him. Most of the time he hides in one little cave made from a rock and driftwood branch. Shame because he's so neat looking but he's done a wonderful job of keeping this area clean since it is e to build up of waste between gravel vacs. Didn't know they did this myself but I'm certainly not complaining.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
Kim Big Fish Posts: 327 Kudos: 436 Registered: 11-Apr-2004	So was I. I didn't know shrimp had slime coats. Kim
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
Rob1619 Fish Addict Posts: 763 Kudos: 619 Votes: 626 Registered: 01-Sep-2004	I would like to know if i can have 2 of these shrimps while iam duing the cycling or should i wait for the cycling to finish? I know human beings and fish can co-exist peacefully.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
Bdadawg Fish Addict Posts: 530 Kudos: 161 Votes: 26 Registered: 04-Feb-2002	Definetly wait until they cycle is finished. Ive found that shrimp are very susceptible to ammonia and nitrites. Plus do you really want to take a chance with something that cost $10-15? Bdadawg
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27


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