Shrimp and overcrowding

[Krisvalkyrie]

It occurs to me, that i have no idea how many shrimp can live in a 10 gallon before they are overcrowded.  Mine are doing ok, but have started breeding, and I would like to know at what point should I start considering other tanks to keep them in?

[eklikewhoa]

Re: Shrimp and overcrowding

Probably a million.

[Krisvalkyrie]

Re: Shrimp and overcrowding

LOL that is what I thought, but I figured I would double check with folks who have been raising shrimp longer than me.

[Nickintex]

Re: Shrimp and overcrowding

Sounds like the cockroach of the aquarium world  :!:  8O

[eklikewhoa]

Re: Shrimp and overcrowding

Comparable.....IME......

[Krisvalkyrie]

Re: Shrimp and overcrowding

but much prettier and less disgusting.

[Fire_chair]

Re: Shrimp and overcrowding

Probably tastes better too.

[Fire_chair]

Re: Shrimp and overcrowding

double post

[screename]

Re: Shrimp and overcrowding

200 maybe?  Ive kept 100 in a 8 gallon and that seemed like nothing.

[Krisvalkyrie]

Re: Shrimp and overcrowding

Ok, then I will be fine for a while :)

[nacra99]

Re: Shrimp and overcrowding

I don't even try to count the shrimp anymore.  But if i were to guess... 200? maybe more in a 10 gal?
It's cool to seem them crawling all over one another to get food during feeding time.

[eklikewhoa]

Re: Shrimp and overcrowding

I pulled more then that from my 5.5g before.

[Krisvalkyrie]

Re: Shrimp and overcrowding

So basically I will probably never have to worry about over crowding them, Thanks guys!