Will These Shrimps Be Ok In My Tank?

[beany_bot]

im thinking of buying these - http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/10-RED-CHERRY-SHRIMP...Q2em118Q2el1247

would they work in a tropical community tank?

danios
harlequins
RTBS
corys
guppys
angel
swordtails
frog (dwarf)
plecy

 

[invader]

Nope. The angels will definitely eat them and I would be worried about the frogs and RTBS harassing them.

How large is your tank, btw?

 

[beany_bot]

50 gal 180 litre

 

[invader]

Then I would consider rehoming the "plec" as I'm assuming it is a "common pleco" (there is more than one species of common) which could easily outgrow your tank.

 

[beany_bot]

he is only about 2 inch just now, i know they grow big but i thought fish grew to a size determined by the size of their tank so he would get to a certain size and stop growing? is that me being ignorant?

 

[invader]

he is only about 2 inch just now, i know they grow big but i thought fish grew to a size determined by the size of their tank so he would get to a certain size and stop growing? is that me being ignorant?

That's a common misconception. You are actually stunting the fish, which could lead to health problems in their later years. There are also many large "tankbuster" fish, such as the SA red-tail catfish, that can just keep growing until you decide to get it a bigger tank. It's best to just provide the largest, correct size tank that you can for your fish and is why you should always research before you buy!

 

[beany_bot]

Well i thought i had researched but obviously not enough, i shall rehome him in my friends 5foot tank, sad to see him go thou, i liked him/her alot

 

[invader]

Yeah, plecs are great and there are a lot of smaller species out there that are just as cool (if not cooler) than a regular common. Check this link for plecos that are 8inches and smaller, which would be perfect for your tank!

http/www.fishforums.net/content/Plecos-a...Under-8-Inches/