Starting a shrimp nano

[Chris.d514]

Going to start shrimp nano here soon hopefully. Going for a 4-7 gallon tank. Any thoughts on substrate, filter, light, moss?

[armthehomeless]

Re: Starting a shrimp nano

Depends on the type of shrimp you plan to keep...

[Chris.d514]

Starting a shrimp nano

I'd like two breeds one that's a deep blue and a dark red. Still trying to find the best ones that I can combine with out interbreeding. If you know any that would work that'd be awesome. I do like cardinals.

[armthehomeless]

I wouldn't recommend cardinals in a tank that size . . . Sakura Reds could work for the red and OEBTs for the blue. The reds will eventually take over, but if you keep the population in check, its doable. I'd go with a pH lowering substrate if that is the case. Put in whatever plants you want and let it cycle/ age for a while before adding the shrimp. Shrimp like old tanks.

[Chris.d514]

Starting a shrimp nano

What filter would you recommend? I was thinking a U1 but not sure how shrimp would do with that. I have always liked the OEBTs just got to find someone that has some locally that are used to Houston water.

[armthehomeless]

'Ark' on Aquabid has OEBTs . . . and he is in Pearland I believe. Mine are slowly breeding, but I'm not selling yet.

[armthehomeless]

I'd start with the reds anyhow.

[Chris.d514]

Starting a shrimp nano

Sounds good. I'll guess I'll be ordering some from you in a little while. Should I look at getting the filter this week and setting it up on my tank to start the cycle?

[armthehomeless]

Re: Starting a shrimp nano

Yes. I'd use established filter media to help speed everything up. I don't know anything about the filter you mentioned... but you'll want a prefilter.

[Chris.d514]

Starting a shrimp nano

I have an ac20 that I have been running or about 2 weeks on my 29 with my 2213 and have a fluval pre filter that fits it so I may use that then.

[Sea-agg09]

I wouldn't use a U1 (a fluval submersible). Otherwise ATH is pretty much the official on skrimps. From my experience... bigger tanks are better because they are more stable.

[Chris.d514]

Starting a shrimp nano

The tank will be going on a glass topped desk and I want to make sure that I don't have too much weight. That's why I'm going with a smaller tank.

[Totenkampf]

many people have success with the smaller shrimp tanks, roy and sasha have some nice nano ones going and many of tims are on the medium-small side. The Mr. Aqua and Fluval ebi/floras are nice for the size. I am a big fan of canister filters and have a ZooMed 501 for sale if you get a smaller nano. I had it on a ten gallon and felt i wanted a little more flow that i was pushing.

[mnemenoi]

Going for a 4-7 gallon tank - Try an Ebi, they are great in my opinion. The filter is doable, but can be a hassle to clean. Totenkampfs zoomed canister is pimp (I have secretly been trying to justify getting it, lol)
(This is considering OEBT & Sakura Painted Fire Shrimp as inhabitants)

Any thoughts on substrate - Fluval Shrimp Stratum (decent Ph lowering substrate, does not last too long with straight tap here) Brightwell (Great stuff, but expensive), ADA Amazonia (Great Stuff, but expensive). You could do just a planted stuff like eco complete or even carib sea sand if you use mixed ratio Distilled water and tap to lower your TDS. That will make your OEBT's happier, the Neos will do well in anything that is not too crazy low (Ph 6.5 and under I imagine). From my reading OEBT's prefer 6.8 to 7.4 Ph and median TDS, temps should be fine at room tempo, so 68-74 degrees...

filter - Zoo Med is pimp, Eheim 2213 is as well. I use Aquaclear 20's with a sponge on the prefilter. Yank the carbon and toss in a small pantyhose sack of Purigen if you have driftwood in the tank for tannins and you'll be golden

light - I'd keep it at 2-3 watts per gallon. Fluval sells a clip on light that is for the Ebi at 13 watts. Look for something in the 6500K spectrum or I'd try and hit10,000K. Those seem to be broader in color and I like the look for the tanks with those myself.

moss? Java, Flame, Fissidens, Pelia, and any plant would really help. I would control algae via light schedule (8-12 hours a day and reduce if algae becomes an issue.

[Totenkampf]

another good canister, from the reviews, might be the finnex px-360 but they are pretty hard to find locally.