Frogs & Shrimp

[ukdamon]

I have a fairly happy community tank, which includes African Dwarf Frogs and Cherry Shrimp.

Unfortunately the Shrimp all seem to be vanishing. I think it's a couple of reasons. Firstly, they are hiding because of the fish in the tank, and secondly because I have frogs and I have seen the frogs go for the small shrimp.

Although the frogs don't have good eyesight, I guess they sense or smell the shrimp and go for them.

I do love the frogs, and my larger Bamboo shrimp are fine. I think I may set up a separate Nano Aquarium for shrimp.

 

[zain611]

It comes down to the size of the shrimp and if they are small enough for the frogs to put in its mouth. In my tank I have cherry and velvet blue shrimps and cardinal tetras and only once did I see the cardinals eat a shrimp. They start to swim different.

 

[ukdamon]

It comes down to the size of the shrimp and if they are small enough for the frogs to put in its mouth. In my tank I have cherry and velvet blue shrimps and cardinal tetras and only once did I see the cardinals eat a shrimp. They start to swim different.

Thank you, the Neon and Amber Tetras I have seem to be ok with the shrimp. I have only seen the frogs go for them.