You can keep Neos on it, I just wouldn't recommend it. Using tap water could cause a buffering substrate to last 3-6 months instead of 10-14+ months, although Fluval doesn't exactly have much of a reputation for lasting long compared to other substrates out there. which often do best with RO water and GH minerals on that buffering substrate. Crystal Red Shrimp, Crystal Black Shrimp, Bee Shrimp, Tibee, TB, Taitibee. The buffering substrates are more geared towards Caridina, such as Crystal Shrimp. many use sand or gravel meant for fish tanks! I've got media blasting sand in one tank (meant to remove paint, dirt or grime off of hard surfaces - aka sandblasting), play sand in two other tanks (kids sand box!) and other people use pool filter sand. Again, thanks so much for your advice!Ĭlick to expand.Most people who keep Neos do not use shrimp specific substrate. I'll start a tank diary thread once I get everything to start setting up. I plan on setting up with a local store to supply them and who knows, maybe in future I can supply some of the cooler ones for other hobbyists!
I've also found that if I want anything cool like blues, blacks or chocolates I'll have to pay out the ass and get them shipped down from Sydney or Brisbane haha. Unfortunately for me, shrimp just aren't that popular or common here so I have to get most stuff package delivered. I'll also stock up on plants whilst there as I plan on letting the tank cycle and grow for a couple of weeks before I add the shrimpies. I'm making a road trip to a store in Melbourne next week (nearly 2hrs from me) and they've got some on hold for me! No one sells locally at all and the 2 stores that normally do an hour away at my brother's are both out of stock. I discovered that 3 of my 4 shrimp (couldn't see the 4th) had developed saddles overnight in their little tank (only had them 5 days!!!) So have spent the afternoon trying to source more shrimp. I've also ordered my substrate (4kg of the Fluval shrimp substrate) and a large piece of driftwood for my aqauscape. It has the inbuilt light and filter but the filter isn't working so I went ahead and ordered a sponge filter and air pump 😄 Thanks so much for the responses! I ended up managing to score a 60L (15.8gal) tank today for $80.
Have you tried your local ads or fish groups for other people which may keep shrimp in your area? Shrimp tanks don't need a heater - unless you are cycling the tank, in which case a heater may come in handy! Otherwies, not necessary. That said, if you want an all in one and ready to modify as needed, then go for it! I would recommend a minimum of a 10 gallon tank though for breeding purposes.
It's likely to be cheaper to get a tank with your own light and sponge filter anyway, if you keep it simple. Tanks that come with built in filters often require modifications to make the tanks shrimp safe. Some sources may say 10 per gallon, but with the right setup, you could easily have 100 per gallon! There really is no shrimp to gallon ratio. Sorry for being such a noob, shrimp aren't very popular where I am in Australia so talking to someone in the know is kinda hard for me!Īttached is my current little tank, only planted 2 days ago because I had to separate them from my Betta who decided he was a territorial warrior suddenly If it's easier, just make me a list of needed items for a new tank, the water quality stuff I've got down pat thanks to the FAQ article section. There are heaps of tanks with built in lights and filters (AquaOne and Fluval) available here but would the filters be suitable or should I get a glass tank and buy my own heater/light/sponge filter? What ratio of shrimp per L/gal should I aim for in a fully planted tank (may get some tetras but will likely be just shrimp)?
I am sick atm so forgive me for not browsing the forums and finding the answers for myself! I intend to source some from a store over an hour away and a second store 2hrs away for genetic diversity. So I currently have 4 red cherries in a 7L (1.8gal) planted tank but I have decided I want to get a bigger tank and give breeding a go as no one in my area breeds them.
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