Can I have Amano shrimp?

[Sacha]

I am wanting to get some Amano shrimp but am concerned as to whether my tank will be ok for them.

Can they co- exist with (large) zebra danios and Pentazona barbs?


I also have cardinal tetras and corydoras trilineatus but I doubt those will pose a risk.

Has anyone kept shrimp with danios and/ or Pentazona barbs before?

 

[Michael W]

Should be fine. I've kept them with 6 angelfish and an A. Hongsloi without problems (the Angelfish were scared of them).

 

[Sacha]

Thanks Michael.

I have a standard "grill" style filter inlet. Will that be ok for them? The slits are very thin so too small for a shrimp to fit through.

Also, will I need to change the way I remineralise my RO water? I currently use JBL Aquadur (45% of Cations are Calcium)

 

[Michael W]

Everything should be fine.

 

[Graham01]

If buying good size adult shrimp you should have no problems