cleaner shrimp and bio-load......

[stunna1212]

do cleaner shrimp add to the bio-load of a tank?

 

[stunna1212]

?

 

[viper_930]

Yes

 

[bergamer]

I can't imagine shrimp add anything, I disagree Viper

 

[philgmiami]

anything live will help cycle the tank..anything that eats :yes:

 

[viper_930]

They create organic waste, so therefore they do add to the bioload. :yes:

 

[xnikki118x]

I agree with Viper. However, whether a cleaner shrimp significantly adds to the bioload, I'd have to question. It's certainly a far cry from a tang, lol, it is something to consider, indeed. Consider, however, and not worry about. The waste it does generate isn't a cause for major concern, IMO.

 

[stunna1212]

what i was getting at was whether or not the " inch per 5 gallon" rule would apply with a shrimp? thanks

 

[bergamer]

nikki- i agree with u

 

[viper_930]

Originally Posted by stunna1212
what i was getting at was whether or not the " inch per 5 gallon" rule would apply with a shrimp? thanks
IMO nope.