Too soon for shrimp?

jasond · #1 02-23-2008, 01:49 AM

I would like to get a cleaner shrimp or two, but my tank has only been up for about 4 months, is that established enough with the LR for them to find food? Tank is 60 gallon, about 60lb of LR.

Also, without dripping what is the best way to slowly acclimatize these guys? I have read they are real sensitive to changes, and dont want any casualties!

Thanks,

Jason

Brent F · #2 02-23-2008, 01:59 AM

I added shrimp a week after my tank finished cycling (about 4 weeks total).

I used an airline hose with a valve to create a slow drip.

DanG · #3 02-23-2008, 02:15 AM

as long as you have low nitrates and no ammonia, you should be fine.

I've got a cleaner shrimp, he scavenges what he can find and is usually very quick to come out come feeding time. He eats flake, mysis, cyclopeeze.

mark · #4 02-23-2008, 02:19 AM

4 months with LR, that's lots of time.

Check the bottom here for acclimatization.

jasond · #5 02-23-2008, 04:33 AM

Thanks guys, the LFS told me 6 months, but I figured my tank was fine. I am looking forward to having some of these guys in the tank as the look pretty interesting when kept as pairs or more.

I will try that drip method out. I think it is the safest bet.

banditpowdercoat · #6 02-23-2008, 03:49 PM

6 months, sure they never said 6 weeks??