Amano Shrimp question

[Greeny]

Hi all,

I have had one amano shrimp in my 45ltr for months, perhaps even over a year. It's doing well., I have no worries about that, but I think it will benefit by adding some amano shrimpy friends. My question is, as it has been on its own for so long, will it cause problems by adding a couple? Any territorial issues?

 

[castle]

I’d question whether or not the system needs another? I wouldn’t describe them as social tbh

 

[Aqua sobriquet]

I bought three or four for my 60L and not had any problems. I’d add another couple to your tank.

 

[LightingBamboozled]

Never had a problem introducing new Amano's to Amanos.

I wouldn’t describe them as social tbh

They really are. They interact with eachother a lot and are much bolder with other shrimp around. in the wild they're rarely far from other shrimp. Females also seem to stay healthier longer with regular mating.

 

[Tim Harrison]

Definitely are social animals and I think live in large groups in the wild. In an aquarium they really should be kept in groups of 6 or more. But you should never leave them to just subsist on algae or scraps. All shrimp need regular additional food, whether that be algae wafers, or freshly poached veg etc.

 

[castle]

🤷‍♂️ I don’t see them as social - i haven’t observed any differences in behaviour with lone shrimp vs groups - but you’re right in the wild they live in large groups.

I guess our definition of social could be different 😅

 

[Mat H]

I'm going to hazard a guess that like many crustations shrimp are also social creatures with hierarchies, courtship rituals etc., that communicate with each other both visually and chemically - I've certainly noted aspects of that in my shrimp only tanks! 🤷
I haven't asked them for their thoughts on the subject but here's a couple having a chat! 😂

 

[Greeny]

Nice Mat thanks, everyone, for your input. I do feed him/her algae wafers on occasion and crab cuisine wafers. I haven't fed veggies, Are any veggies that are recommended? However, on that note. I will introduce a couple of new shrimp and see how it goes. If all is good, then another 3 to make 6.

 

[Aqua sobriquet]

Mine like cooked peas - take the shell off.