FrozenFins Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Alright so I have a empty 5 gallon with a lush carpet of monte carlo. Because its a carpet I feel like i could do both betta and shrimp. Heres my issue, Bettas enjoy warmer water (78-80) mean while the red crystals I want like it colder (68-72) but the red crystals could go up to 76 degrees. OR I could orange shrimp/ orange rillishrimp/ black shrimp/ blue dream shrimp all of these shrimp like warmer water but I don't like them as much as the red crystals. Yes I relize the betta could be kept happy at 76, but what choice would you do? Or would you do another kind of shrimp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ange Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Personally I enjoy crystal shrimp the most in a species only setup. I don't trust any betta to skip out on eating a freshly molted shrimp, even very docile ones. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonske Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I would do ghost shrimp. Not a primary choice if you care for looks, but no less entertaining. They don't care too much about temperature and parameters and don't hide too much in presence of predators, at least in my experience. Bettas don't seem to hunt them a lot while there is some evidence that other (colorful) types of shrimp can be selectively targeted by betta killing instincts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kara C Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 If you choose a colorful shrimp, I would say go with the cheaper of your option types. Yes, losing any shrimp to a fish is tragic, but losing $100+ worth of shrimp makes the hurt worse. With the thick carpet there's a good chance some can hide and live happy lives. Advice on picking the betta is to get the youngest and friendliest one you can. Also a betta with long fins is slower moving than one with short fins like a plakat. Put shrimp in first and see how your betta reacts while temperature acclimating. It's no guarantee there won't still be a massacre, but it gives the shrimpies and your wallet their best chance. Always have a back up plan for your back up plan lol. Good luck and hope it works out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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