Patrick_G Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 A couple of weeks ago I bought about 25 small red Neos from a local breeder. I acclimated them and put them in this tank along with five older Neos. Today I checked and I can only find the original five. I’m not sure what happened but my single Kuhli Loach is looking really fat. Any ideas? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 I would blame the loach as they will eat anything that fits in their mouths. 😢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 (edited) Mystery solved. I’m not sure if all 25 survived but a good number were hiding between a rock and the Eco Complete. The Loach is still sus! Edited September 8, 2021 by Patrick_G 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanked Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 I 've had better experiences with shrimp on the barbie than in the aquarium. The three Amanos. I bought in the spring disappeared for two weeks. One was never seen again. I never thought I would get excited over a shrimp sighting. I don't want to hijack the thread here, but I do have shrimp questions. The Amanos were supposed to be part of the cleanup crew. Were they the best choice for a first time shrimp keeper? Was $7.50 each too much, or about right? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tihshho Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 On 9/12/2021 at 11:52 AM, Tanked said: I 've had better experiences with shrimp on the barbie than in the aquarium. The three Amanos. I bought in the spring disappeared for two weeks. One was never seen again. I never thought I would get excited over a shrimp sighting. I don't want to hijack the thread here, but I do have shrimp questions. The Amanos were supposed to be part of the cleanup crew. Were they the best choice for a first time shrimp keeper? Was $7.50 each too much, or about right? . Amanos are known for bailing from tanks if the water parameters are not what they want, or if you inject CO2 or use Seachem Excel too much then they just up and climb out of the tank up a CO2 line or heater cable. If you have pets, doubt you'd see the bodies. Amano's are pretty resilient and easy as long as they are going into an established tank, so I'd say they are fairly beginner friendly. Can't speak on price as everyone has different prices, and prices fluctuate with everything going on. Check your other LFS's to compare prices for your local market. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 Amanos are my favorite clean up crew. When I’ve bought them from a LFS they’re about $7. From a local breeder they were like $3. Get jumbos if you can. They’re easier to see and don’t become prey to larger fish. Mine are out front doing all kinds of crazy antics. I think they’re facilitating even when they’re stealing food wafers from the Corydoras! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmedByFish Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Based on a video from my favorite ShrimpTuber, caridina and neocaridina can and do crawl out of their tanks to their deaths. The water surface and rim of the tank need to be about 2 body-lengths away from each other, or a tight lid needs to be all the way around the tank. On the examples he showed, the shrimp had gotten through the narrow slit between the rim and lid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tihshho Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Shrimp bailing is generally limited to something being wrong in the tank. You have more luck of shrimp getting stuck on a lily pad from them being curious, or them climbing into a HOB through the outflow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griznatch Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 (edited) @Tanked Amanos can be spendy depending on the source. Last time I looked Aqua Huna has good prices on them. They are escape artists so lid is a good idea. I didn't have mine more than a couple week and half of them disappeared. Found out later some had climbed out and ended up on floor behind the tank. The others I found when cleaning the HOB filter. Nothing like having what at first glance looks like a grey 2 inch spider run across your hand lol. @Patrick_G I agree the loach is probably stressing them out so they are in hiding. I was watching one of Lucas Bretz's youtube videos and he mentioned once he had a tank that he was going to tear down and he found a whole colony of shrimp under a log or some rocks, almost like an ant farm. I couldn't find the video, (he has a lot) or I would have linked it. Edited September 12, 2021 by Griznatch edit for spelling 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanked Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 I've found no evidence that mine bailed. They used to hang out on the back of the HOB. I don't know if I still have 1, 2, or none. I found either a molt, or a carcass last week so anything is possible. There is a possibility that my project tank will become permanent, and I was thinking about keeping shrimp there instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 On 9/8/2021 at 5:45 PM, Patrick_G said: my single Kuhli Loach is looking really fat. 🎵Christmas is coming! The loach is getting fat! 🎶 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 The suspect has finally revealed herself! You be the judge. Is she suspiciously plump? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okesa Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 I guess I shouldn't be too surprised, because Amano shrimp do come from Japan, but the price difference is crazy! I paid the equivalent of around $1.50 each for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PineSong Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 That is a rather Rubenesque loach. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 On 9/20/2021 at 5:31 PM, PineSong said: That is a rather Rubenesque loach. I think he’s had some expensive meals! He’s officially going to live with the Betta and ADFs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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