![]() ![]() If you have a large tank (cycled eady) then perhaps very carefully transfer the shrimp to that (making sure there are no copepods transferred) then get a fish or 2 to eat all the copepods in the small tank (with no shrimps in the tank you could try guppy, I wouldn't try though with shrimp). I have a killie which cleared my tank nicely of something like copepods, iwpressively quickly (1-2 days) but he would also eat shrimps. Mixing colours of cherry shrimp together will probably mean the offspring will revert to wild type quicker, though this happens even with single colour, just slower if you cull the poor quality offspring? I think you should expect to lose some shrimpets at this stage, whilst the fish are in occupation! You probably want something like a dwarf rasbora or neon/ember/neon green tetra, those are the only ones I have used safely with shrimp. Any fish that will eat the copepods will also eat shrimplets. I don't think copepods (I don't think shrimps eat copepods) will harm the shrimps or shrimplets. Here are the fish I have heard work great, but may eat *some* shrimplets: It's a mixed tank with cherries, yellows & blue rilli so I can get a lot of different offspring to separate out and form colonies from in bigger 30g tanks. I should also note I am using a 2g nanotank at the moment. I do have an albino bristlenose pleco who is very tiny, but she is a lazy betch and hasn't impacted the copepod population. I just started with 15 shrimp, so I don't have a huge colony and can't afford for any babies to be eaten rn. The recommendations are always with the caveat of "but I have total ground cover/top cover so most of my shrimplets survive." I have a ton of plants & hidey holes, but I also have some grazing areas where it's just a small patch of substrate since my shrimp love to be fed in those areas. ![]() I cannot for the life of me find any recommendations on freshwater fish who won't eat shrimplets. I also have 3 or so saddled females, soon to be berried females so I want to protect their future babies also. And with the amount I have in my tank rn, I foresee my first newborn babies hatching & being instantly swarmed. I've read that copepods are opportunists who will eat weaker shrimplets if given the chance. Hello all! I've only been keeping shrimp for a few weeks now, but I am already an overfeeding expert.Īpparently in my zeal to give my shrimp the best life, I have grown a giant colony of copepods which I am worried may harm my first ever newborn shrimplets (which could hatch at any time). Original Post: Accidentally posted this in the new members forum like a true n00b, so im re-posting here where it belongs. If you want a shrimp-safe fish that will eat your copepods or detritus worms, get some chili rasboras!! They came from a tank with lots of juvenile shrimp, and haven't bothered my shrimp at all even when shoaling. They started eating the copepods literally seconds after I put them in the tank, and they even slurp up the detritus worms like spaghetti. It should not be kept with overly boisterous tankmates that will outcompete it during feeding.Update: I went with 4 chili rasboras, and could not be happier. It requires very clean water to thrive and it will display optimal coloration and health in a planted aquarium with dark substrate, especially where floating plants are present. Since it is tank-raised, this fish is somewhat adaptable, but its natural habitat contains slightly acidic water rich in tannins and leaf litter. The Ember Tetra must be kept in schools of 6 or more. Larger, peaceful invertebrates can also make good tankmates. Due to its extra small size, it can be viewed as similar to microrasboras as far as its compatibility with dwarf shrimp. It is safe with other peaceful, small fish. The Ember Tetra typically occupies the top and middle level of the water column, although it can often be seen swimming and feeding in the middle and bottom levels as well. This schooling fish can be the highlight in any peaceful community aquarium and it is a particular standout in the planted aquarium. The Ember Tetra ( Hyphessobrycon amandae ), also known as the Fire, Dwarf Red, or Amanda’s Tetra is a strikingly beautiful tetra that is becoming increasingly popular among aquarists due to its elegant appearance, peaceful disposition, and very small size. The bright ember orange coloration of its semi-clear body makes this peaceful nano fish an extremely attractive candidate for the community aquarium. Bredby: Aquatic Arts and Locally-Bred Livestock.KatsAquatics Calcium+ Foods for Inverts. ![]()
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