Amano Shrimp Bioload

[serbusfish]

My tank recently finished cycling so I added a Pearl Gourami + 3 Amano Shrimp on Thursday. They are doing ok, and my levels are still good, only problem is I dont see the shrimp too often so I want to add some more. I have heard they have a tiny bioload compared to fish so was wondering if id be able to put perhaps 6 more in soon without risking a mini-cycle occuring?

 

[CezzaXV]

I'd say you could easily add another 6 shrimp assuming you have a reasonably sized tank. The bioload of shrimp is tiny, but I would keep an eye on the ammonia for a day or two after adding them, just for the reason that with only a pearl gourami and 6 other shrimp, you're almost doubling the bioload.

 

[serbusfish]

I'd say you could easily add another 6 shrimp assuming you have a reasonably sized tank. The bioload of shrimp is tiny, but I would keep an eye on the ammonia for a day or two after adding them, just for the reason that with only a pearl gourami and 6 other shrimp, you're almost doubling the bioload.

My tank is a Juwel Rio 125. I actually have atm 4 black Skirt Tetras, 4 White Cloud Minnows, the Pearl Gourami and shrimp. I cycled with the minnows + tetras (after getting bad advice). As of today (Sunday) my levels are still good and everyone is doing fine so I might pick up some more shrimp tomorrow

 

[CezzaXV]

Ah okay, not as bad as I thought. As with any new arrivals, it's always good to test for ammonia/nitrite for a few days afterwards to make sure the bacteria are keeping up, but I don't foresee any problems.