OfficialThomas Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) Hi! I have an aquarium with 1 betta fish, some neon tetras, and some guppies. They all seem to get along well. I am wondering if I could add some cherry shrimp (6-10 shrimp for my 20 gallon tank). I don't need the shrimp to breed because I know the baby shrimp will get eaten. I also have quite a few live plants. Thanks! Edited August 3, 2023 by OfficialThomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 The quick answer is yes you can. Betta are all very individual animals- each as if they are their own fish species. One that gets along with everyone could be one that harasses and/or eats a shrimp population OR doesn't even care. You have to be ok to try it and see. As you said babies could likely be eaten but given enough hiding spaces that fish can't get to, you never know! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennie Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) I have tried green jellys on lighter substrate and blackroses on a darker substrate and have %100 success so far (to my knowledge) even with my aggressive bettas (Ive tried 6 bettas with these setups) I believe full black shrimp on a black substrate is less attractive compared to a flashy orange or red one. that being said you never know as @xXInkedPhoenixX mentioned. Provide hiding spots as much as you can and try avoid flashy colors to increase the chance of success challenge! find the shrimp ;D Edited August 3, 2023 by Lennie 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennie Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 This is how much plants/decoration that tank has (there is also a catappa leaf on right and 6-tube shrimp home on left behind. It is a 50 liter shallow: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Brutting Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 @LennieI love your black shrimp! Very Nice ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialThomas Posted August 4, 2023 Author Share Posted August 4, 2023 On 8/3/2023 at 11:55 AM, xXInkedPhoenixX said: The quick answer is yes you can. Betta are all very individual animals- each as if they are their own fish species. One that gets along with everyone could be one that harasses and/or eats a shrimp population OR doesn't even care. You have to be ok to try it and see. As you said babies could likely be eaten but given enough hiding spaces that fish can't get to, you never know! Got it! Thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennie Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 On 8/4/2023 at 4:07 AM, Kurt Brutting said: @LennieI love your black shrimp! Very Nice ! Thanks! I think they are waaay too underrated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialThomas Posted August 4, 2023 Author Share Posted August 4, 2023 @Lennie What a cool color of shrimp! Invisible from a distance but when you look closer there they are! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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