Re: Caridina Japnica shrimp

"gizmo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> 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 ?
> 10x
>
> gizmo
>
>

I have had them for a couple years now, in 3 tanks, with a variety of fish.
Loaches will harass, and sometimes eat them. They do a tremendous job of
tank cleaning. I didn't know just how good until I removed the half-dozen or
so from my 45 planted. Within 2 weeks, the tank was disgusting,
comparatively. Great additions.