Re: Caridina Japnica shrimp

On Tue, 28 Oct 2003 20:54:15 +0200, gizmo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>  I've introduced today 10 little guys to my 100gallon planted tank.
>  I really don't have a big algae problem but I don't mind having them eating
>  it....
>  I read in some places they prefer soft water and might eat java moss and
>  some riccia plants.
>  Does anyone has good/bad experience with them ?

I have some (not sure how many - somewhere between a dozen and 20 I 
guess) in a 600 l densely-planted tank.

The water is moderately hard, and they don't seem to mind it.  They 
did eat my riccia, they haven't eaten my moss, they've done a good job 
on teh algae - much the best algae control method I've had.

regards,   Ian SMith
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