Bioload of a Cleaner Shrimp

[reppo13]

I was wondering how significant the bioload of one of these is. I want to add one more to my 46 bow thats already fully stocked. I have an extremely powerful filtration system originally built for a 125. Can I do it or not?

 

[snorvich]

minuscule. Go for it.

 

[reppo13]

Thanks much for the imput.

 

[sedor]

I'm sure they do add a bit to the bioload, but i'm almost inclined to say negative bioload because they mostly just scavenge around and clean things up.

 

[LobsterOfJustice]

It only adds bioload if you feed the tank more because of it.

 

[Kahuna Tuna]

It only adds bioload if you feed the tank more because of it.

+1 And because they are very good at reaching tiny bits of food in the LR like sedor said they are probably a net gain to the system. I have had cleaner/fire shrimp in all of my systems and believe they are an important part of the overall health of my tanks.