Shrimp Colony

[happybarry]

I currently have 6 amano shimp in a 160L community tank. I would like to add some cherry shimp. Is it okay to mix them ie the cherry being smaller and how many shimp can I have in a 160L tank. I've read that shrimp are not normally counted in stocking levels but they must add to the biomass of the tank? Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[StandbySetting]

Yes they'll be fine together, their addition on the bioload will be negligible.

 

[BigbruiserAl]

In a 60l i started with 10 last count 70+ in theres plenty of room still dont worry

 

[Ben M]

That's fine, I have about 100+ in my 40l with no problems.

cheers

 

[happybarry]

Thanks for the promt replies, I'll try adding 10 to start.

 

[Ben M]

What else is in the tank? You'll have to be careful that they won't get eaten.

cheers

 

[james_fish]

I've got 3 Amano shrimp with a breeding colony of Cherry Shrimp, will be fine

James.

 

[millym]

as said will be fine..i have a shrimp species tank with cherry,malaysian, green & longnose shrimp, my amanos were in there but as they got quite big theyre now in my 4ft tank, but they wont bother your cherry shrimp