Ghost Shrimp

The Deceptive Hunter (The Cherry Shrimp Massacre):

The 'Peaceful' Myth. Many beginners mistakenly assume Ghost Shrimp are just cheap versions of peaceful Amano or Cherry Shrimp. THE LETHAL MISTAKE: Ghost Shrimp are much larger, far more aggressive, and possess sharp little front claws. If you put them in a tank with expensive, tiny Red Cherry Shrimp or slow-moving Guppy fry, the Ghost Shrimp will actively hunt them down at night, snip them in half, and eat them alive. They are highly opportunistic omnivores. They have even been known to grab and shred the flowing fins of sleeping Betta fish resting on the sand.

The 'Feeder' Mortality Rate (The Store Curse):

The Mass Die-Off. Because they are bred by the millions strictly to be eaten by bigger fish, they are shipped in horrifically overcrowded, toxic, unoxygenated bags. When you buy them at the pet store for 50 cents, they are usually already dying of severe bacterial infections or extreme stress. You must expect a 50% to 80% mortality wipeout within the first 48 hours of bringing them home. It is not your fault. However, the handful of survivors that make it past the first week will prove to be bulletproof, immortal scavengers.