They often forage for food and search for partners in open spaces. It is recommended to leave the front of the aquarium open and flat. Shrimp enjoy flat undulating terrain in the aquarium.Substrate should be enough to cover the entire aquarium to at least 1" depth. Gravel substrates should be washed a number of times to remove excess dust and debris. ADA and plant substrates often are ready to be placed into the aquarium. Depending on the substrate used it is usually a good idea to rinse it.They allow easy cleaning and access for the hobbyist. Bare bottom tanks are also common when breeding is primary concern. They are best suited for rearing tanks or non display tanks. They are cheaper and have their advantages. Non planted setups are easier to care for and require less maintenance.Planted setups require more maintenance but they are beautiful and enrich the aquarium with dissolved oxygen. Higher lighting setups can create floors of planted HC substrate and walls of Rotala. Low light setups can take advantage of moss and ferns. Plants go hand in hand with most species of shrimp. Shrimp are omnivorous and may species are avid algae consumers. The vast majority of shrimp tanks are usually planted.Inert gravels can also be used but finer grains should be chosen for shrimp fry. Bright shrimp such as Fire Cherry Shrimp & Crystal Red Shrimp will have richer and brighter colors on a darker substrate. For this reason ADA Aquasoil, Seachem Fluorite range, RedSea Florabase and other planted substrates are a good choice. Most shrimp thrive in lower pH climates with soft water. Substrate should be chosen specific to your shrimp species.Purchasing two equal wattage heaters will increase efficiency and is a small price to pay to avoid disaster. Generally rounding up heater wattage is a good idea.
Use the Volume Calculator to calculate the required flow rate and heater wattage your shrimp aquarium needs.Shrimp fry and adolescent shrimp have the tendency to be sucked into filters without sponge protection. Filters should be purchased with sponge to wrap over the intake. Shrimp tanks need hardware specific to shrimp.It is extremely hazardous to move when filled with water. Is there a powerpoint nearby for electrical equipment? Is it close to a tap or bathroom for water changes? All-in-all make sure you think carefully about the placement of your new shrimp tank. Ghost Shrimp & Cherry Shrimp are hardier varieties and recommended for beginner shrimp enthusiasts.īefore setting up it is important ask a few questions that can go a long way. Shrimp can be more sensitive than fish to changes in water quality. As with any aquarium more water volume will increase the stability which is very important when caring for shrimp. However 10 gallons is more common and recommended. Shrimp can be housed in aquariums as small as 5 gallons. Most species of aquatic shrimp are favored for their small size. We will approach setting up the shrimp tank in stages below covering the most important steps. This is useful but not entirely necessary. Generally hobbyists wanting to start a shrimp tank have had some experience with fish aquariums. Whether you want to house Ghost Shrimp, Cherry Shrimp, Amano Shrimp or even Crystal Red Shrimp the process will be the same.
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