Do shrimp add to the bio load??

[jugger]

just wondering if shrimp add to the bio load like fish do???

 

[nm reef]

I wouldn't think they'd add much if any to the bio-load.

 

[bang guy]

Same as fish ounce for ounce. So, not really that much.

 

[jugger]

getting mixed reviews here..... anyone else????

 

[spsfreak100]

I completely agree with the above advice. Shrimp add very little to the biological load.
Graham

 

[peasly1]

I would think not much ....

 

[dreeves]

Anything that consumes O2 will add to your bio-load...

 

[overanalyzer]

If you feed specifically for hte shrimp that will icnrease your bioload as well. But as bang guy said - ounce for ounce just liek a fish. Most shrimp are EXTREMELY light weight .... so they contribute very little on their own

 

[harrysreef]

They have to add load cause the sh** and this is waste. Bang said it best ounce for ounce same as fish. Shrimps are minimal in size and weight

 

[jugger]

thanks for the info... the reason i ask is i have a small clown, 6-line, and 3 shrimp in my 20g....and was wondering if that was to much.....my water has never registered any bad readings in the 5 months that it has been up.... but i didnt want it to get that way so thats why i asked