lexi Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Okay so I went to the aquatic shop and bought 5 more shrimp, and I found a tiny baby shrimp amongst them in the bag! I've put the baby shrimp in another little container now with a bit of miss because I'm scared that the intake of my HOB filter is too strong/ big. Will the shrimp be okay in that container without a filter? Is it lacking oxygen? lexi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 It will probably be fine a tiny baby has a very low oxygen requirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenteam Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 why not just cover intake with sponge WDIK and Crazyfishlady 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfishlady Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Han also makes stainless steel intake covers so that babies don't get sucked in. http://www.hanaquatics.com/ss-filter-guard/ Sooner or later you are going to have babies in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted May 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Okay, so I don't have to worry about oxygen. But what about food/ water parameters and temperature? Would it just be the same as a normal tank? Btw, I don't know where to get sponge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makena95GT Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Okay, so I don't have to worry about oxygen. But what about food/ water parameters and temperature? Would it just be the same as a normal tank? Btw, I don't know where to get sponge.Go to PetCo or PetSmart and grab a pack of Fluval Aquaclear sponges. Cut a hole in the center and slide it on. Done and done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadenlea Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 I linked them to you in your other thread Lexi. you can buy them right from the links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35ppt Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 You can also cover the intake tube with pantyhose material. Make sure it's clean, of course. I think they do tend to clog up pretty quick, requiring frequent cleaning. For ease of maintenance, your best bet is the fluval edge sponge, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimpybuisness Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Or just buy an air pump and a sponge filter on amazon for $4. 100% shrimp safe Makena95GT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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