will a pleco eat my ghost shrimp?

[Ant]

We have a 10 gallon tank with 2 zebra danios & 2 ghost shrimp. We
want to get a pleco (or some other kind of algae eater) but we don't
want the shrimp to get eaten.

Any suggestions on what would go well with the danios & shrimp?

Also, we had a shrimp go white on us & die. After a little searching
on the net, it looks like we need to add some iodine or some table
salt to the tank to help them molt. Will this hurt the danios or the
pleco/algae-eater?

Thanks!

- Ant

[CanadianCray]

I don't think a pleco is the fish of choice. Even the smallest pleco may get
too big for that size tank. Also when they get bigger they tend not to eat
algae as much & will go after small fish so the shrimp may go.

--
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"Ant" > wrote in message
...
> We have a 10 gallon tank with 2 zebra danios & 2 ghost shrimp. We
> want to get a pleco (or some other kind of algae eater) but we don't
> want the shrimp to get eaten.
>
> Any suggestions on what would go well with the danios & shrimp?
>
> Also, we had a shrimp go white on us & die. After a little searching
> on the net, it looks like we need to add some iodine or some table
> salt to the tank to help them molt. Will this hurt the danios or the
> pleco/algae-eater?
>
> Thanks!
>
> - Ant
>

[Paul]

Ant wrote in message ...
>We have a 10 gallon tank with 2 zebra danios & 2 ghost shrimp. We
>want to get a pleco (or some other kind of algae eater) but we don't
>want the shrimp to get eaten.
>
>Any suggestions on what would go well with the danios & shrimp?
>
>Also, we had a shrimp go white on us & die. After a little searching
>on the net, it looks like we need to add some iodine or some table
>salt to the tank to help them molt. Will this hurt the danios or the
>pleco/algae-eater?
>
>Thanks!
>
>- Ant
>

pleco is too big for that tank. they grow FAST and before you know it that
sucker (pun intented) won't be able to turn around in that tank...

[Paul]

Ant wrote in message ...
>We have a 10 gallon tank with 2 zebra danios & 2 ghost shrimp. We
>want to get a pleco (or some other kind of algae eater) but we don't
>want the shrimp to get eaten.
>
>Any suggestions on what would go well with the danios & shrimp?
>
>Also, we had a shrimp go white on us & die. After a little searching
>on the net, it looks like we need to add some iodine or some table
>salt to the tank to help them molt. Will this hurt the danios or the
>pleco/algae-eater?
>
>Thanks!
>
>- Ant
>

get yourself a corydoras instead

[Limnophile]

Corys are good catfish for small tanks. If you want an algae eater for a
small tank, I suggest you get some otocinclus. Ottos only grow to about 2
inches long, and and won't bother your other fish or shrimp.

Limnophile

"Paul" > wrote in message
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<snip>
> get yourself a corydoras instead
>

[luminos]

Ottos are delicate. Get some loaches.

"Limnophile" > wrote in message
...
> Corys are good catfish for small tanks. If you want an algae eater for a
> small tank, I suggest you get some otocinclus. Ottos only grow to about 2
> inches long, and and won't bother your other fish or shrimp.
>
> Limnophile
>
> "Paul" > wrote in message
> ...
> <snip>
> > get yourself a corydoras instead
> >
>
>

[Velvet]

CanadianCray wrote:

> I don't think a pleco is the fish of choice. Even the smallest pleco may get
> too big for that size tank. Also when they get bigger they tend not to eat
> algae as much & will go after small fish so the shrimp may go.
>

Unless you can find (as I did) a dwarf bristlenose pl*co. He was an
inch when I got him (a year or two back) and still an inch now. If you
get a dwarf and it's not though, they'll definitely outgrow your tank,
and fast. I have a freshwater shrimp of some kind that filter-feeds in
the most amazing way, and the pleco is smaller that him, and seems very
shy and concentrates on rasping algae off the bogwood/rocks.

--


Velvet

[Victor Martinez]

luminos wrote:
> Ottos are delicate. Get some loaches.

Excuse me? The guy has a 10 gallon tank, way too small for any loach.

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[nuchumYussel]

You spoke of adding table salt, DONT. Use aquarium salt of Koshering
salt, also known as Kashering salt.

Evan Davis

[Ant]

Thanks for all the replies & info! We'll see ifour pet store has any
ottos/dwarf-bristlenose-plecos/corys for the tank. I didn't realize
that a regular pleco would grow that large so quickly.

Thanks for the info on the Koshering salt as well. I'll ask the pet
store folks to point me in the right direction. I just don't want the
shrimp to keep dying due to lack of iodine.

- Ant

On 24 May 2004 13:31:19 -0700, (nuchumYussel) wrote:

>You spoke of adding table salt, DONT. Use aquarium salt of Koshering
>salt, also known as Kashering salt.
>
>Evan Davis

[Robert Flory]

Yep .... well fed common plecos can go from 2.5" to 7" in 4 months. And up
to 12 inches in a couple of years. I gather they get huge in their native
habitat. They are regular aquatic bulldozers....

Bob
"Ant" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks for all the replies & info! We'll see ifour pet store has any
> ottos/dwarf-bristlenose-plecos/corys for the tank. I didn't realize
> that a regular pleco would grow that large so quickly.
>
> Thanks for the info on the Koshering salt as well. I'll ask the pet
> store folks to point me in the right direction. I just don't want the
> shrimp to keep dying due to lack of iodine.
>
> - Ant
>
> On 24 May 2004 13:31:19 -0700, (nuchumYussel) wrote:
>
> >You spoke of adding table salt, DONT. Use aquarium salt of Koshering
> >salt, also known as Kashering salt.
> >
> >Evan Davis
>

[Limnophile]

The main difference between table salt and kosher salt is that kosher salt
has no additives, therefore no iodine. References :
http://sci-toys.com/ingredients/table_salt.html
http://www.cooking.com/advice/adgloss.asp?GlossType=ingr&Item=Kosher+salt

Instant Ocean , Reef Crystals , or other 'marine salt mixes' will provide
iodine, along with other trace minerals your shrimp and other inhabitants
may need. It's more expensive and probably not necessary, but I favor erring
on the side of caution.

A teaspoon of iodized 'table salt' or 'marine salt mix' per 5 gallons is
enough to supply the iodine your shrimp need without hurting the fish. (
metric = about 1 gram salt per 5 liters) . Even sof****er fish like angels
or Discus tolerate this amount of salt with no ill effects.

One important point - salt doesn't evaporate; so only add more if you
replace old tank water. Don't put salt in your top off water - the water you
add to make up for evaporation.

If you have any more questions, I'll be glad to help.
Limnophile


"Ant" > wrote in message
...
<snip>
> >You spoke of adding table salt, DONT. Use aquarium salt of Koshering
> >salt, also known as Kashering salt.
> >
> >Evan Davis
>

[Limnophile]

Common plecs can grow to 12 inches in 1 year, and up to 20 inches in 3
years. Provided they have enough food and don't jump from the tank, of
course.

Nice fish if you have a 200 - 300 gallon tank. If not, try something
smaller.

"Robert Flory" > wrote in message
...
> Yep .... well fed common plecos can go from 2.5" to 7" in 4 months. And
up
> to 12 inches in a couple of years. I gather they get huge in their native
> habitat. They are regular aquatic bulldozers....