Jynn Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I have some OEBTs that are in a tank with fluval shrimp stratum. I like this substrate for my CRS and my TBs, but I can barely see the OEBTs on it, just their beady little eyes. Anyone have suggestions for something inert that makes them pop? Shrimple minded 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 White. I have black for my BTOE and its hard to see adults, nearly impossible to see babies. I think I would enjoy them more if I could see them better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jynn Posted February 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 White. I have black for my BTOE and its hard to see adults, nearly impossible to see babies. I think I would enjoy them more if I could see them better. I saw someone selling in the marketplace (not OEBTs) and they had pics of their tank with caribsea torpedo beach sand, which I thought was a nice looking substrate... I may give that a try, but I thought id try to get some input from anyone that may have already found something that they look good on (and have some pictures, perhaps) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 I saw someone selling in the marketplace (not OEBTs) and they had pics of their tank with caribsea torpedo beach sand, which I thought was a nice looking substrate... I may give that a try, but I thought id try to get some input from anyone that may have already found something that they look good on (and have some pictures, perhaps) In the near future Im going to break the tank down add white sand. Big problems is all the babies. Hard to see and Im afraid some will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokeshrimp Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Don't wanna hijack your thread but, can you safely add new substrate on top of old sand? I dont plan on cover the entire tank just a small section probably 4"x4" using white aquarium gravel. I just want to be able to see the OEBT better without having the yellow neos disappear either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. F Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 I have seen them in tanks with mossy substrate and the green looks really nice behind the blue/orange! Maybe try a carpeting plant or mosses? From Google: Also you could try a redish/clay color, although their eyes would probably be invisible... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dluxeshrimps Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 I saw someone selling in the marketplace (not OEBTs) and they had pics of their tank with caribsea torpedo beach sand, which I thought was a nice looking substrate... I may give that a try, but I thought id try to get some input from anyone that may have already found something that they look good on (and have some pictures, perhaps) that was my tank. it just regular substrate, does nothing to the water parameters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jynn Posted February 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Don't wanna hijack your thread but, can you safely add new substrate on top of old sand? I dont plan on cover the entire tank just a small section probably 4"x4" using white aquarium gravel. I just want to be able to see the OEBT better without having the yellow neos disappear either. Its not unsafe, but the two usually end up mixing over time. Whichever is heavier will sink to the bottom. With no fish in the tank to move stuff around it might be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokeshrimp Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Its not unsafe, but the two usually end up mixing over time. Whichever is heavier will sink to the bottom. With no fish in the tank to move stuff around it might be ok. Ah, never thought about the gravel slowly sinking into the sand. I'm probably going to get one of those zeolite boards and toss it in the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jem_xxiii Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Maybe some light brown colored substrate. I have black diamonds on black gravel substrate... yes it strains my eyes sometimes to see them. Vpier 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackhead Johny Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 With aquascape sometimes they make a "steam" out of white sand in the middle of the tank. Even cooler is that you can use fine white sand to make a water fall under water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty703 Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I am using a clay substrate and its very easy to see all the colored shrimps even my black zebra pinto baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimpybuisness Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 I keep mine on sand and they look really good. Kept them before on black EcoComplete and didn't like that I could barley see them. Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimpybuisness Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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