As an aquarium fish science popularizer, I often receive some questions about whether other aquatic animals can be kept in the fish tank. Today, I'm going to give you a science popularization, is it okay to put ordinary river shrimp in a fish tank? If so, what are the issues to be aware of? Hope this article can be helpful to you.
Common river shrimp, also known as river shrimp, giant river shrimp, grass shrimp, etc., is a high-quality freshwater shrimp widely distributed in rivers, lakes, reservoirs and ponds in China. They are generally around 5-10 cm in size and have a transparent or light-colored body with black or red spots. They are omnivores and feed on aquatic weeds, algae, plankton, microorganisms, dead animals, etc. They are also an aquaculture species with high economic value, with delicious meat and rich nutrition.
Ordinary river shrimp can be put in the fish tank, but pay attention to the following points:
The size of the fish tank and the quality of the water. Generally speaking, the capacity of the fish tank should be more than 50 liters, the water temperature should be between 15-30 degrees Celsius, the water quality should be kept clean, and the water should be changed regularly to avoid pollution by toxic substances. In addition, common river shrimp is suitable for growing in water with moderate hardness, neutral or alkaline water, and the pH value should be 65-8.5 between dissolved oxygen to 5 milligrams or more.
Other fish in the tank. The relationship between common river shrimp and fish is not harmonious, and they may prey on each other or compete for food. Generally speaking, if the fish in the tank are smaller, such as tropical fish, goldfish, etc., they may be attacked or eaten by river shrimp; If the fish in the tank are larger, such as koi, catfish, etc., they may use river shrimp as food. Therefore, if there are ornamental fish in the tank, it is best not to put river shrimp in them, or to keep them separately to avoid losses.
Aquatic plants and decorations in the fish tank. Common river prawns prefer environments with aquatic plants and ornaments, which can provide them with a place to hide and rest, and can also add to the aesthetics of the tank. However, be careful to choose some aquatic plants and decorations that river shrimp will not eat or destroy, such as water mushrooms, water flowers, aquatic grass balls, ceramics, tree roots, etc. In addition, it is necessary to regularly clean the aquatic plants and decorations in the fish tank to prevent the accumulation of excessive dirt and bacteria.
Ordinary river shrimp can be put in the fish tank, but it is necessary to pay attention to the size and water quality of the fish tank, other fish in the fish tank, aquatic plants and decorations in the fish tank, etc., in order to ensure the health of the river shrimp and the beauty of the fish tank. Thank you for reading, and if you liked this article, remember to like, comment and share!