When can I add shrimp?

[reeftn]

Hey R2R,
I have a completely cycled tank that will be a home to a pair of clowns to start. How long after the addition of them is safe to look at a shrimp as well?
I’ve read shrimp will not affect the bioload much, I’m just looking for opinions/experiences.
Thanks all.

 

[Crabs McJones]

If the tank is fully cycled, you can add a shrimp at any time now. Just keep him fed and you'll be good to go.

 

[P-Dub]

What @Crabs Mcjones said!

 

[DeniseAndy]

What kind of shrimp? I am assuming a peppermint or cleaner of sorts. These should be fine as they eat detritus and will eat whatever you feed your fish. Other shrimp not so much. I would not add Harlequin, Bumblebee, or special diet shrimp yet.

 

[P-Dub]

Good point @DeniseAndy!

 

[reeftn]

Thanks everyone. Yes, looking at a cleaner shrimp.