Piscesgirl

It would seem that for planted tanks, when we think of shrimp, we think of algae-eating shrimp; or, perhaps a filter feeding shrimp even. However, as was brought up in another thread, it seems that there are some Macrobrachium, long-arm shrimp being kept in planted tanks.

That said, how about some pictures or discussions of Macrobrachiums in the planted tank? I think it would be nice to think/learn/discuss a little bit about the 'odd balls' to the planted tank world.

Anyone?

trenac

I had a Red spotted shrimp in a 12G planted tank for a good while. The plants in the tank looked horrible because he would eat them. When I first got this shrimp he was small about the size of a juvenile Amano. But he grew and grew and ended up being about 3" long. I had him pinch me several times.

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Piscesgirl

He's very pretty, Trenac! When he pinched you, did he just come over and aggressively pinch you or was it when you were working in the tank and didn't realize he was there?

trenac

PG, I was working in the tank and he just walked over and pinched me.

Piscesgirl

Guess he didn't like you working in his tank! I hope it didn't hurt too bad...

aquatic-store.com

Here are some pictures of my shrimp.
The pearl shrimp.
He is 3/4 inches long.
Housed in a 33 half hex aquarium with cardinal tetras and
2 Red spotted shrimp 2+ inches. These guys are large

Tons more shrimp pics here http://aquatic plants.blogspot.com/


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http://www.fish-forums.com/board/fil...to_pinch_1.jpg

Hey first time i have ever noticed the attach files here lets see if i can get this to work

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trenac

Not at all, just gave me a good scare!