Cherry Shrimp and.....

[mitch25]

Hi,

I wanted to ask everyone if there is another shrimp that people recommend to keep with Cherry Shrimp. 
I know amano's are good but I'm looking for another type that will breed in captivity and not kill the Cherries??

I'm sure I could just google this but I'd rather hear if anyone has first hard experience!! 

Thanks

[gabor129]

There are two off the top of my head. The green babaulti, and the Malaya rainbow shrimps. I have seen the Malaya at Aqua Anamania, as well as Sams Pampered Pets, but the babaulti I have only seen either on aqua bid, or www.shrimpfever.com . I still have two of the Malaya shrimps I got from a fellow hobbyist, who shut their tank down. Also I am still looking to get the babaulti myself as well!


Here are some info on the green babaulti

www.aquaticarts.com/green-babaulti-shrimp-care-guide


And the Malaya

www.planetinverts.com/malaya_shrimp.html

[lesfromlakeshore]

Hi Mitch , this chart might help. windsoraquaria.proboards.com/thread/1112/shrimp-compatibility-chart

[gabor129]

I think Mitch was thinking keeping them in the same tank with cherry shrimp and fish. Some of the shrimp on the chart require soft water to be happy, and others are cold water shrimps. Still compatible with cherry shrimp since they can be kept in the same water.

[mitch25]

This is all great info, thanks a lot guys!

[pbagley321]

I like the babaultis!!

[gabor129]

Seems like everyone likes them, that is why they are so hard to get!!!

[mitch25]

I actually prefer the Malaya

[gabor129]

Malaya do change colour from sky blue to vine red!