aquariumlover10 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Ok so I wasn't supose to get my first shrimp tank till chrstmas, but my grandpa is going to buy the tank for me so by next month(after november) I should bable to get shrimp, I have DHG, dwarf sag, and java moss to but in it also some small rocks. For the basics of the set up this is what I will have. For substrate: sand Lighting: a desk lamp of 415 lumens(not sure how to translate into watts, but I'm pretty sure its medium light for the tank size) Filtration: a filter sponge wrapped around a air stone rated for 15g And finally for a hardscpae, I will have a small rock srructure, and maybe a small piece of wood. Any suggestions welcome, I am wanting to get some sakura shrimp for it and possible crystal shrimp. CharlesWex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Man, yall just bummed my ecitment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Man, yall just bummed my ecitment.how? No body commented yet? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Maybe that's why? lol anyways sounds like you going have a lot of thing going on in a small tank? I would keep it more simple since it small or you wont ever see them. Desireenfh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Haha, yup, Yeah I just have never kept "dwarf" shrimp only ghost shrimp, so I wanted enough caves and such for when they molt. Oh and I fogot to put, I am doing a java moss wall for a background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Yeah.. A tank that size get a nice pice of drift wood, strap some moss on it... And maybe get a couple of small shrimp tubes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Ok, I also want a small java fern, any other plant suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metageologist Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 What will your water source be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Just remember to stay positive about the shrimp. The first several tanks I killed off my shrimp. Of course I wasn't part of a forum then. heh The secret is to keep at it and you'll learn through the forum, your experiences, and do great! Desireenfh, h4n and Rodan76 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miwu Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Try to decide on either Sakura shrimps or crystal shrimps. You'll probably have better success going in just one direction. Good luck! eozen81 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 @meta I am going to use tao water conditioned with seachem prime, in a few months I will be moving and on well water. @soothing thanks, I am going to try and wait alap(AsLongAsPossible) to make sure everything is good. @miwu I like sakuras better, thanks for the tip I just got the tank, and I did a short leak test and everything is good. Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metageologist Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Of your moving in a few months personally I would hold off insted of trying to acclimate shrimp to new water conditions. Where are you moving to some of our members may be near your new place and have an idea what your water properties will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 When I move it is only 45 minutes away, in tampa bay area florida, but when j do move I am going to do a drip acclimation to the shrimp when I need to top off for the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metageologist Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Ah, as far as your water goes I would expect it to have a high pH 8.0+ and very hard due to the limestone bed rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted November 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Yup, at where I live now it is neutral, but most wells are like 8.0 or and highin calcium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted November 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Ok my wifi is out so wont be on here, but tank is setup and planted, pics coming soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Ok I got wifi back so I guess some pics are in order First is while planted and such(notice how much dearf hiargrass I have left over. Second is right after being setup, Third is what it looks like right now. Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 And here's what is in the tank as of now, and then what I want to be in the tank at the end of everything. As of now. Flora: dwarf hairgrass, dwarf sag, java moss, anubias nana(I think), some salvania, and a aponogeton ulvaeceus. Fauna: a bunch or bladder snails. Whai I want. Flora: DHG, dwarf sag, java moss, anubias nanam salvania, apono ulvaeceus, java fern(I have just need to let a little guy grow some), and I want something else just need some suggestions. Fauna: 1 assasin snail(if I can get one), bladder snails, red cherry shrimp. I'm open to suggestions on plants or whatever. Here's some pics of what is in the tank now. DHG Salvania Anubias nana Dwarf sag Java moss Pond snails And the filter( airstone with filter sponge wrapped around it) aponogeton ulvaeceus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Looks like a nice start. I am not sure if you have plans for a filter in the future, but I would suggest at the very least a sponge filter. The one piece of advice I will give to you and take it with a grain of salt, is be patient. Your objective while your tank is cycling is produce biofilm and stabilize your water parameters for the particular shrimp species you plan to keep. I look forward to your progress, keep asking questions it will only help you. Desireenfh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Yup, I just don't get to go to my lfs much but I am wanting a small sponge filter. Yup, I cycled the sponge before in a half gallon tank but I figured it would still need to build up more BB I am everything to grow in before adding shrimp. Also can I get a assasin snail? I want one for the pond snails, their where more eggs on the plant then I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chibikaie Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 I believe some people have had issues with assassins attacking shrimp as well as snails. Right now, the snails should help get the tank going, so I would leave them be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Ok, the assasins are suppose to eat snails to keep popukationnunder control, and they breed slow and breed sexula not asexual so if you get one it won't breed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted November 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Ok I just looked into the tank and the apono has a leaf that is 6"!!!!! And a few that are 4", I guess it won't stay long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Ok so the same apono as above has grown alittle and has a 3"-4 flower spiken:):) so what do I do with it? I've had another one flower but after it diedand came back really small, so should I leave or do I cut it when bigger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Bump... anyone? This thing grew overnight so I meed to know if I should clip it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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