Shrimp

[bennett]

quite simple: do (eg) amano shrimp count towards bioload of the tank?

 

[Torrean]

yes but not in the general 1" of fish per gallon way. They are lighter on the bioload but should still be considered. I'm not sure what equation you should use though.

 

[SirMinion]

Anything alive in your tank adds to the bioload including shrimp & snails.
Plants and even algae also need to be taken into account although they effect the enviroment in different ways depending on available light.

 

[bennett]

cheers torrean. i just wanted to get some clarification