Okotoks Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Last night I bought some large adult cherry red shrimp to increase the gene pool in my 20 gallon shrimp tank. Almost immediatley after introducing these new guys, 2 of the larger males both made a beeline for a couple of the white cloud minnows hanging at the top of the tank. Each shrimp latched onto a minnow and wouldnt let go. The minnows buzzed around for a good 2-3 minutes each until they broke loose. Has anyone else had this happen? I find it more humorous than worrying, but I would like to know if it is common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceturf Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 The minnows buzzed around for a good 2-3 minutes each until they broke loose. Maybe be careful when putting your hand in the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 The minnows buzzed around for a good 2-3 minutes each until they broke loose. Maybe be careful when putting your hand in the tank? Ya dude you wouldn't want to lose a finger!! or even worse your ENTIRE ARM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprucegruve Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Lol, I have 6 cherry shrimp and 15 ghost shrimp and 20 tetras in a 55 gallon and have never seen this kind of behavior from my shrimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishkabod Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I have NEVER even heard of anything like that before. That is really weird. Was the fish scratched at all? and after falling off the fish did they go after them again? I have an idea as to what might (more like a guess that is as likely as anything) I don't know much about shrimp and this is based off of 2 things i know about shrimp. They eat small things, fish can have paracites and aparently fish slime is very nummy for pleccos and some other fish so maybe shrimp too?? Hmm something to think about but not tonight as the auction is tomorrow... shoot TODAY and i need to get up earily to bag fish and get there for before 10am... I need to have a shower and hopefully have time to eat too so goodnight. Thanks for sharing L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobies et al Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Last night I bought some large adult cherry red shrimp to increase the gene pool in my 20 gallon shrimp tank. Almost immediatley after introducing these new guys, 2 of the larger males both made a beeline for a couple of the white cloud minnows hanging at the top of the tank. Each shrimp latched onto a minnow and wouldnt let go. The minnows buzzed around for a good 2-3 minutes each until they broke loose. Has anyone else had this happen? I find it more humorous than worrying, but I would like to know if it is common. That isn't normal behaviour for Cherry Shrimp as they aren't carnivores. I would wonder if you have gotten another species. Occasionally there are contaminants sold. Species such as Macrobrachiums are omnivores and the larger species will try and catch fish. This thread shows one that was sold as a Cherry shrimp. http://albertaaquatica.com/index.php?showtopic=26582 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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