Originally Posted by kimco

Hi LIsa,

Shrimps are no good against BBA, however, they are very effective against hair algae, red & brown algae. Cheapest is the Malayan Shrimp, biggest the Banana/Wood/Singapore shrimp. This wood shrimp is of a different specie than cherries, tiger, blue, etc,etc. They have 2 pairs of web-like hands with very fine hairs that traps floating particulates from the water and eat those ......... really like to see them in action. I keep them to clear the water , sort of like a mobile filter. The Yamatos are very hard working but are quite sensitive to water parameters and will die without a cause, ditto, cherries and blues. Just a few minutes after introducing these shrimps into your tank and you'll immediately notice them going to work, eating algaes............. err, from the plants leaves and apparatus only, they do not touch those on the glass. Mind you that they too will eat food pallets. In terms of value for money and lenght of service, i believe those fishes are better, though i personally prefers shrimps,coz ther are sooooo cute, colourful characterful, etc, etc.

My 2 cents worth

Cheers,

KG

PS would have attached photos here but the allowed size is way too small to be of any use!!!!!