Shrimp In An Open Topped Aquarium?

[Genesis]

Hi guys!
I have a new open topped 5 USG nano tank I'd like to add some Amano or Cherry shrimp into!
Will they crawl out?

 

[MermaidMel]

I would have thought they would climb out yes

 

[Genesis]

I would have thought they would climb out yes

 

[Honeythorn]

I have 4 Amano and 1 Ghost shrimp, and they do have a habit of jumping like firecrackers if you accidentally put your hand near them or they are disturbed by a fish. I wouldn't put it past them to either crawl out or sit very near the surface on a plant , where they may be disturbed by sudden movement or suchlike, and then leap out. Personally I wouldn't put them in an open top tank.

 

[LolaLouie]

My Amano shrimp lived in my 50 litre but then i had to medicate my tank so moved them to my small hospital tank, the tank had tiny hole for the wires and everyday i woke up to find a dead shrimp on the floor, after 2 shrimp i sellotaped up the holes... still 4 more jumped out... in the end i have 2 out of 8 left!

Definitely don't put them in an open top tank!

 

[TylerFerretLord]

If you are keeping just shrimp in this tank, the shrimp are not likely to go carpet surfing.

Active fish may spook them as said.

 

[Liam]

Cherry, crystal reds, greens and bumblebee shrimp dont go walkabout at least I have never seen it happen in the five gal I have, but amanos can at least until they are very settled in the tank.

 

[Genesis]

Thanks, I bought 5 Cherry Shrimp and they're wonderful little creatures, full of personality!

 

[dingweding]

normally shrimp do not jump, as long as they enjoy the water, enviorment, nothing scare them etc. most of my shrimp tank is open topped. every rare u will find one or two jump out.

if u worried, leave some gap between the water surface and the top of tank.

 

[Genesis]

There is a gap of roughly an inch