I've had tons of amphipods in my tank since setting it up at the beginning of November. With no fish (or anything else) they were very prominent in the tank. I would see them running around at all times of the day. There were some pretty dang big ones in there too.
Last week I added my first fish, three pajama cardinals. I also added a fire shrimp and cleaner shrimp Monday. I've noticed over the last few days that I no longer see the amphipods. I even turned a flashlight on last night to inspect and didn't see anything.
I tried to read up, but didn't find much useful information. I didn't think pajama cardinals ate amphipods, and even if they did, I don't think there is any possibility of them eating the amount that was in my tank within a week.
I know no one can answer this for sure, but any ideas about what is going on. Are they just hiding more because of the added fish? Do pajama cardinals eat amphipods?
Not something I'm worried about, just curious.
Thanks and have a good day!
Last week I added my first fish, three pajama cardinals. I also added a fire shrimp and cleaner shrimp Monday. I've noticed over the last few days that I no longer see the amphipods. I even turned a flashlight on last night to inspect and didn't see anything.
I tried to read up, but didn't find much useful information. I didn't think pajama cardinals ate amphipods, and even if they did, I don't think there is any possibility of them eating the amount that was in my tank within a week.
I know no one can answer this for sure, but any ideas about what is going on. Are they just hiding more because of the added fish? Do pajama cardinals eat amphipods?
Not something I'm worried about, just curious.
Thanks and have a good day!