Hello Everyone – some advice please.

[dannydee]

Hi,

I’m new to this site and would like to say that I have found it most helpful. Great information and great photos.

My question is this: I have a group of 15 cpds that cohabit quite peacefully with tiger shrimp. I want to introduce a pair of clown kilifish to the tank, has anyone had any experience with this species? Will they fair well with the cpds or will they munch on the shrimp??

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

[Tom2006]

No sorry I don’t. CPD’s are naturally timid but in a group of 15 should be ok. How big are the killis? Virtually all fish will eat shrimp if they will fit in their mouths

[dannydee]

Hi Tom2006,

The clown killis are one of the smallest of the species, reaching a maximum size of 3.75cm. However, I have found out that they will make short work of shrimplets. So, I have decided to add even more plants and hiding places to the aquarium.

The cpds I’m told will also be fine. Both species occupy different levels in the tank, both are timid/peaceful fish, plus the cpds will find strength in numbers.

I just hope the killis will settle in ok.

[Tom2006]

hi they are small so I’m guessing in a well planted tank many shrimplets will survive!

[dannydee]

Just to let you know that I made the introduction a few weeks back and everything is going well.

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