Freshwater Aquarium/Shrimps

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Expert: Christy - 10/14/2008


Question
I have an 88 liter tank, planted with:

4 harlequins
6 glowlight tetras
4  cories (1albino,3peppered)
1 oto
1 SAE

I do 30% water changes weekly,

I want to add more fish could you suggest some please?

And could I add 3 cherry shrimps?

Thanks a lot    Joeseph

Answer
Hi Joeseph
I wouldn't add cherry shrimp in your tank.  They really should be in a tank by themselves, because just about all fish will pick on or eat the shrimp, since shrimp are so far down the food chain.  And, the fish will definitely eat any baby shrimp.

Honestly, I think you're at a good stocking level for your tank the way it is.  Maybe some kind of top dweller, either a single paradise fish or a single dwarf gourami, but that would be it.

Good luck!

Christy

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I can answer some questions regarding freshwater fish ranging from their care to diagnosing common diseases or problems with the fish. I can also answer questions regarding the care and maintenance of an aquarium. I haven't had much luck with live plants, so can't help in that area very much. Not real good with explaining salt water or brackish set ups too well either. Also regarding goldfish, I have some comets, and have a little experience with them but mostly just general info on them. I AM NOT THAT FAMILIAR WITH ANY OF THE FANCY VARIETIES OF GOLDFISH. YOU MIGHT BE BETTER DIRECTING THOSE QUERIES TO AN EXPERT MORE FAMILIAR WITH THEM. If I can't answer or don't know something, I'll let you know, so don't be upset if I reject your question, I'll always explain why. I would just rather not answer then give an answer I'm not confident about.

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All personal, first hand, general fishkeeping experience. I've had fresh water aquariums now for about 7 years. I've had tropical/community fish tanks, African cichlids, South American cichlids, brackish water puffer fish, and a lot of other varieties in between.

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