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Posted 6/21/2008 5:24:36 PM


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I was wondering if I could add some shirmp with my guppies.Its a 20 gallon with alot of plants in it.I was thinking about bambo shirmp.I have neven kept shirmp before how much care do they need?Thanks.

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Posted 6/21/2008 7:06:39 PM
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Bamboo shrimp would be fine with guppies. They filter feed and should have finely crushed flake food and good, strong current in part of the tank to feed in. An easier shrimp to care for, and more useful, is the amano shrimp. It eats algae and scavenges, and still gets big enough to not be eaten by guppies.

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Posted 6/22/2008 12:22:15 PM


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Would they ate my fry or would they be ok with each other?Would they ok with my angles?

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Posted 6/22/2008 12:42:48 PM
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I doubt they would eat guppy fry...that combination should be fine. Angel fish would probably eat the shrimp (either kind) though.

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