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This thread is dedicated to the individuals out there that have built, planning, thinking about building a breeding rack of any shape, size and custom plumbing that you want to. I need some ideas on a few racks for my fish room. I have one in mind just looking to see what is out there and to throw around some ideas. I am thinking on doing a breeding rack of 10g tanks. I want to do 2 shelves of 10g with 5 tanks on each level. On the top level would be where I want to have my 20L tanks at. The 10s would be turned, and the 20L would be like normal. I would have mostly neos in the 10g tanks, killis and anything else. My 20L are the Taiwan bee tanks, not sure on how many I want. I have 2 running right now one for regular breeding and one for my Pinto project. I also want to make a dedicated 20L for Sulawesi Shrimps also. This should be a good thread to show off our breeding racks and to make life easier for people that are just getting into the hobby and want to know how to organize MTS lol.

What kind of shrimp would come from a Wine Red 1 line Taiwan Bee shrimp breeding with a Crystal Red shrimp? Would this be a mischling, wine red, or crystal red shrimp? OR all of the above? I am trying to understand how genetics work with shrimp. Reference pictures attached.

Tantora Shrimp Products! We are happy to announce Tantora Shrimp Products to The Shrimp Spot!! Initial sale only has limited number of each product while I wait for my larger order to arrive. This sale will run out fast so get it now before you have to wait till next time! Prices: (descriptions/photos below) (11) Tantora Catappa Mulberry Leaves - (10) $6.50 (13) Tantora Dried Guava Leaves - (10) $6.50 (2) Tantora Banana Leaves - (10) $7.00 (13) Tantora Catappa Bark - (20g) $9 (4) Tantora Catappa log - (2) $20 Tantora Catappa Leaves 3 sizes available: (15) Nano - (15) $6 (9) Medium - (10) $5.50 (4) Medium - (50) $14 (4) Extra Large - (10) $6 (4) Extra Large - (50) $18 Tantora White Mineral Stone (Montmorillonite) $11 SOLD OUT! Shipping: USPS Priority Mail $6.00 Free Shipping on orders of $55 or more! Tantora Dried Mulberry Leaves - (10 leaves) $6.50 Mulberry leaves are some of the best foods that proves beneficial to health. Benefits are due to its dense nutrient content like, Vitamins such as Vitamin A, B1, B2; minerals such as Magnesium , Zinc, Iron and Electrolytes such as sodium and potassium. That is the reason why nutrients from mulberries are widely used in health cuisine and herbal medicine for health and functioning of the body system. Mulberry leaves Tantora uses as raw material are from organic mulberry trees. These mulberry leaves are grown as food for silkworms in Thailand. Tantora’s leave are hygienic and free of chemical residues, thus, very good food for dwarf shrimps. Natural food for all Dwarf Shrimps High Minerals, Fiber and Vitamins. Helps to built Shrimp shell. Aids the molting process. Nutrient analysis: Protein 22.60% Carbohydrate 42.25% Fat 4.57% Fiber 24.23% Usage Instructions 1.Boil mulberry leaves in hot water for 5-10 minute. Let them cool. 2.Put into the fish tank as food for shrimps. 3.Replace mulberry leaves once they are completely eaten. Tantora Dried Guava Leaves - (10 leaves) $6.50 Natural food for shrimp, also great bacterial prevention. 100% organic cultivate, no pesticides! Usage : 1.Boil about 10-15 minutes. Let them cool. 2.Put into the fish tank as food for shrimps. 3.Replace Guava leaves once they are completely eaten. Benefits: Prevent Bacteria Vibrio the cause of many diseases in shrimp. Prevent and eliminate luminous bacteria in shrimp. A good source of natural food for shrimp. Let’s get to know some of the many benefits of Catappa Catappa is great for shrimp, many shrimp breeders use Catappa Bark to help control PH. It Relieves aquarium stress for fish and shrimps. Stress is one critical factor which leads to high mortality rate of aquarium animals. Mimic the natural habitat of fish and shrimp. Make them feel like living in their natural environment. Rich in Tannin! Has antibacterial and antifungal properties and help reduce the chance of bacterial infections and improve aquarium health. Stimulate reproduction rate With so many benefits, these are the reasons why Tantora Catappa products popular among aquarium shrimp hobbyists. Tantora’s organic products are well –known in European and US market for over 5 years. Tantora products have been trusted among shrimp and fish breeding communities. Tantora Banana Leaves $7 Tantora Banana Leaves are dried, raw, and organic. These leaves provide similar benefits to Catappa, Indian Almond, leaves in that they reduce water pH and relieve stress in fish and invertebrates. The leaves have antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. Soak 1-3 pieces in 1 gallon of water for 1-2 days. Use the resulting water as an additive to your aquarium. Note: This product is all natural and organic (NO pesticides!). Each leaf is hand collected and inspected for quality and purity. Each is unique and may vary in appearance from the sample photo. Tantora Catappa Bark $9 Catappa bark differs from Catappa leave as the bark will immediately sink to the bottom of the tank. It will gradually release nutrients for shrimps and fish. In addition, it serves and habitats for shrimps. The barks will become soft if left soaking in water for over 5 days, which then will become a great shrimp food source. Catappa bark sticks are 0.8-1 cm wide and 8 cm long. Use 1 piece per 20-30G. Usage : 1.Boil about 10-15 minutes. Let them cool. 2.Put into the fish tank as food for shrimps. One of my new favorite products! Tantora Catappa log - (2 logs) $20 1.5 cm in diameter and 10 cm long. Recommended 1 package for up to 100Gallons! Shrimp LOVE these logs!! Tantora Catappa Leaves Premium Grade (Other Names : Indian Almond Leaf, IAL, Ketapang Leaf, Sweet Almond Leaf, Sea Almond Leaf, Badamier Leaf, Seemandelbaumblätter , Huu Kwang) Catappa Leaves comes in 3 sizes : Nano 15 leaves - $6 Medium 10 leaves - $5.50 Medium 50 leaves - $14 Extra Large 10 leaves - $6 Extra Large 50 Leaves - $18 Why Tantora’s Catappa Leaves are better than others available? 1. Tantora’s Catappa Leaves were collected within 24 hours after they fell. 2. Tantora’s Catappa Leaves were cleaned by hand. 3. Tantora’s Catappa Leaves dont have any fungus spots. 4. Tantora’s Catappa Leaves are flat, not crumbled, and are easy to store. Each leaf has been put through hygienic cleaning process. Well-selected only smooth surface leaves and easy to store. The leaves come in 3 sizes suitable for different sizes of tanks. Nano size suits to smaller tanks. Recommend using 1 leaf per 2-4G Medium size (Leave size : 4”-7” ) suits to medium size tanks. Recommend using 1 leaf per 8-10G. XL size ( Leave size : 7”-12”) suits to larger tanks. Recommend using 1 leaf per 15G. Instructions: First, choose leaf size that suits to the size of your tank and water volume. After putting the leaf into the tank, it will gradually release substances benefits to fish and shrimps. The water may turn yellowish and eventually light brown while tannis is released. The leaf will sink to the bottom of the tank within 24 hours and will soften after a few days, beneficial bacteria will consume the leave which will be nutritious organic food for shrimp. Tip : For shrimp breeders who’d like to feed their shrimp with Catappa leaves without tannis darkening the water, try putting boiling the leaves for 10-20 minutes before putting it in the tank. Best to have a few leafs at a time in different stages of decay. Tantora White Mineral Stone (Montmorillonite) $11 Tantora White Mineral Stone is a clay mineral composite of Montmorillonite. This clay is derived from geologic tectonic plate activity, volcanic action and river hydrolysis. Montmorillonite silicate has attracted and attached potent mineral nutrients from mountain soils and streams. The nutrients in White Mineral Stone have properties to absorb toxins and improve water clarity. White Mineral Stone once dissolved into water provides trace minerals necessary for coloration and health of ornamental shrimps. Benefits of Tantora White Mineral Stone 1.Absorb toxins in the tank onto the clay particles which helps improve water quality and clarity. Montmorillonite has powerful adsorption and absorption powers. Naturally, White Mineral Stone has a negative charge inside the layers of the stone, while toxins have positive ions. The negative-ion White Mineral Stone will attract positive ions of toxins and bind them. Toxins commonly found in the aquarium include Ammonia, Hydrogen Sulfide, Nitrite, Methane and other wastes. 2.Contains sufficient nutrients that encourage growth, health and higher survival rates of the shrimps. White Minerals Stone consists of minerals required for shrimps includes: Si (Silicon) is main nutrient in building shrimp’s exoskeleton. Shrimp’s shell will be hardened after molting period. Mg (Magnesium) is activator of several enzyme systems and digestion for shrimp. Normalize shrimp’s metabolism. Ca (Calcium) is vital in the shell building process and helps regulate pH balance. Na (Sodium) is essential nutrient in improving shrimp’s osmoregution. 3.Reduce poisonous substances in the water. Improve shrimp’s health and enhance coloration. Usage Instruction: Tantora White Mineral Stones function best when it is saturated with water. Leave Tantora White Mineral Stones underwater to swell with water for 30 minutes before putting it to the tank. This will prevent cracking and breaking of the stone. Recommend to use 100g of White Mineral Stone per 13-18G. Replace after 4-6 months.