Cherry Shrimp or Not?

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Cherry Shrimp or Not?

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Hey everybody,
I'm not new to this website, but I have not really posted to this forum previously. Just recently I aquired my very first zebras, (10 adults sized 2.75-3 inches :D ) I have them in a 55 gallon with bare slate bottom and lots of caves and one piece of driftwood. They are the only inhabitants at this time but I would like to add a "cleanup crew" to help with some of the food that lands on top of the caves and other hidden places. I only feed at night before I go to bed and turn off the biowheel and powerhead until the morning which seems to cut down on kicking the sinking fish sticks around, but I do leave the bubble wand going to provide some flow and oxygen. Would cherry shrimp be a good idea??? I wouldn't mind if they ate a few, as there is a local hobbyist here in Lexington, KY that raises them so I would have access to them pretty much as needed. If there is another route I should take then throw it out there cause I will take all suggestions. I'm thrilled with these fish!!!! :D :D :D

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Re: Cherry Shrimp or Not?

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I don't have any experience with shrimps beside a "shrimp cocktail" , so i can't comment on that.
Looking at your setup which looks very good imo i doubt if you'd really need shrimp.
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Re: Cherry Shrimp or Not?

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Hi nice set up & congrats on your new Zebs!
I have Cherry shrimps in all my tanks, I only started with them in one tank but then they took over!
IMO they are a great addition to any tank, as they are great at cleaning up & fun to watch too :wink:
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Re: Cherry Shrimp or Not?

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Hiya and welcome to the forum :)
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