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heh heh... you can ramble all you want, Wei Luen, and welcome to our world of nutty killifish keepers and greeny moss thumbs
Cherry shrimps is my preferred choice for scavengers and algae eaters albeit not as efficient as Yamatos. There is, of course, a down-side which you've already discovered and they can readily ruin a nice patch of moss. Next on my list is the 'mosquito' or 'red-nose' shrimp and quite effective with hair algae but I've heard that they will eat plants too.
I think the problem with most, but not all, aquatic gardeners is that fishes (and other inhabitants) are 'accessories' and algae crew. They worry that fish waste products will contribute to a nutrient inbalance in the water column and will go to no end to control the parameters and minimize feeding. "Let the shrimps go hungry, so they work for you", they'd say.
What I can only suggest for your moss-eating Yamatos is to feed them. All shrimps are opportunistic feeders and will relish an occasional slice of marrow (looks like cucumber) or other dry foods like Hikari algae tablets, carnivore pellets or cory tabs.
Heck, if I'm kept hungry, I'll probably strip your moss and bug you like hell too!
I'm back & keeping 'em fingers wet,
Ronnie Lee
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