Zack Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 I currently am keeping blue neocaridina in a 10 gallon tank. TDS is around 180. I am thinking of adding caridina shrimps to my tank also. I have read extensively that the rule of thumb is not to mix both species together due to different parameters. My question is, if I would like to add caridina to the tank, which would be the most suitable type to pair with my current neocaridinas? I am drawn to the attractive patterns which caridina shrimps have as compared to neos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newportjon Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 I think the most suitable would be tiger shrimp, if you wanted to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimp Life Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 what is the ph, gh kh etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorteil Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 Why not do the opposite. Lower your TDS to around 125. I keep Neos in my caridina tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted April 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 That's a great and innovative suggestion Vorteil. Curious, what caridinas and neos are you keeping and the other parameters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorteil Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 I have Blue Dreams with my Galaxy Fishbones . The blues are in a TDS of 130-140. Doing fine & breeding. Would do better Under my tap which I have other Neos & Tangerine Tigers in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uuaaayyy Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 See what caridina shrimp requirements match your water. TDS is only a part of equation, low stable pH could be achieved only in specialized setup. For inert neocaridina setup, tigers are better match. Many keep neos in crystal shrimp tanks (pH 6.5), but not the opposite, crystals in neos tank (pH >7). Taiwan bees, in my few years experience, prefer even lower pH, around 6.0. Groups of soft water caridina are described here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber evans Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 I currently have a 65+ shrimp community tank with neo and caris. It's been 2 months. They are both breeding and all is well and happy. I make sure water is basically healthy well planted almond leaves. I also have baby cori catfish in with them as well. It's a thriving tank. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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