SHRIMP SAFE LIST (was: Is there a list of shrimp predators somewhere?)

[jazzlvr123]

ottos are the only fish 100% known not to pick off babies, this has been extensively argued on aquatic plant central as well

[A Hill]

Originally Posted by fishscale

Rams and other dwarf cichlids will definitely eat shrimp, even attack adults. I have just learned the celestial pearl danios (galaxy rasboras) are not shrimp safe. Apparently, they will pick at adult shrimp, even though they are roughly the same size.

How big was the tank you've gotten both of them in?

-Andrew

[@marko@]

i saw a pre-setup tank in an LFS with cpds, a rasbora (not sure which), and a ton for RCS. the RCS were not being harrassed by the fish.

[Papas76]

I have 10 out of 16 Amano shrimp. I couldnt figure out why they were dying until one day when I saw my red eye tetras taking small bites out of them. I took out my four red eyes and put them in one of my 20 gallons and my Amano's are thriving...

[Chucknorris]

Rainbow Sharks leave my shrimp alone, Im guessing red tails do too

[mithrandir]

I have 4 Bloodfin Tetra's, 3 Neon's, 4 endlers, 4 ottos and 3 ghost catfish and my cherry shrimp population does not seem to grow... any ideas? my amono's are quite happy but never see any of them with eggs

[jazzlvr123]

blood fins and neons will definately pic off baby shrimp you might not see it happen but it does. even though they are generally calm anything they can fit in their mouth they will attack. have you ever seen a group of neon get fed brine shrimp, they go crazy. A baby RCS is about the same size as an adult brine. I would suggest just keeping them with ottos or providing a lot of areas for the shrimp to hide in

[Papas76]

In short most fish will either eat or nip at shrimp from what Ive seen in my experience. I have bamboo shimp and even my whiteclouds take a nip at them from time to time lol...

[wood]

Since this question is asked a lot I decided to write a small article with a small list: http://www.planetinverts.com/safe_ta...or_shrimp.html

Please give your input on this article and anything you think I should add. I am not expert on safe tankmates since I would have to keep all different kinds of fish with my shrimps in order to know for sure.

[A Hill]

Originally Posted by wood

Since this question is asked a lot I decided to write a small article with a small list: http://www.planetinverts.com/safe_ta...or_shrimp.html

Please give your input on this article and anything you think I should add. I am not expert on safe tankmates since I would have to keep all different kinds of fish with my shrimps in order to know for sure.

Plecos aren't "SAFE" they can eat shrimp no problem, sometimes people get them actively feeding on the shrimp.

Ottos are the only 100% safe fish. This is based on how their mouths work. Also the size of these mouths.

After that its just luck. Some people have no problems with betas, others hunt shrimp same for all other fish. On the same note, some people, keep angles and discus with cherries and don't have many problems. It is very variable per tank and fish. Ottos are shrimp safe because they can not get them, its impossible.

-Andrew

[wood]

Can someone verify that plecos eat shrimp? I have not heard of this but could be wrong.

[A Hill]

Originally Posted by wood

Can someone verify that plecos eat shrimp? I have not heard of this but could be wrong.

I've seen it with common plecos. Their mouths are quiet large. This one didn't "Hunt" but I did see him gobble some up.

With that being said, in my 55g I'm going to have a pair of bushy nose plecos. I don't really care if they take some shrimp.

-Andrew

[wood]

Yea I edited the list to be otto only. I think ottos are much better than plecos anyway as far as algae is concerned.

[Are-Jay]

In your article, it might be worth mentioning that certain fish like Celestial Pearl Danios, Boraras briggitae, and Boraras maculatus, may pose a small threat to shrimplets, but not to adult shrimp. I have these fish in my 29g, and while I cant say for certain that they dont eat the babys, I've never witnessed them eating baby's or chasing them, I have never once seen them "curious" about my adult cherrys. In fact, the shrimp arent stressed at all. My cherry population is in fact growing at a great rate, with many berried females =)

While it might just be my personal experience, I want people to know that it is possible to house fish/shrimp somewhat successfully in the same tank instead of getting the usual answer of "your fish will love you for the tasty snack" or the just plain blunt "NO!" lol Another aspect that can help too, is to have a well planted tank to provide them with coverage, so they don't feel overly exposed.

I'm not sure this information is helpful, just wanted to share, so take it for what you will =)

Are-Jay

[forddna]

I just read this whole thread, and it seems like everyone who mentioned Rasboras said they did not bother their shrimp.

Has anyone had any Rasbora bother their shrimp??