do Caridina multidentata (Amano shrimps) produce a lot of waste?

[professorjimjam]

I have 5 adult size Amano shrimps in 32 gallon tank where they are 3 congo spotted puffers. I initially bought them as food for the puffers but these very peaceful puffer have never tried to eat them, even when i starve them. they attached guppies but not the Amano shrimps.

Now, I do not know how much waste these Amano shrimps produce, if they are producing a lot of waste for this size tank, then i will get rid of them. otherwise if they are benefiting my tank, then i will keep them.

based on your experience, can you please share some insight?

 

[Deadeye]

Most shrimps produce negligible amounts of waste - I wouldn’t really worry about them.

 

[professorjimjam]

Thank you very much Deadeye

 

[duanes]

Agree
I use shrimp to help breakdown waste, stuff like dead plant leaves, and left over food.
They help reduce it to moree useable components for plants and beneficial bacteria to process.

 

[professorjimjam]

thank you Duanes

 

[Hybridfish7]

I have like 20 something in a 10 gallon, don't worry

 

[professorjimjam]

Thanks