ADA Mini-M Yellow Shrimp Journal

lilsoccakid74 · 08-22-2009, 05:22 PM

I finally have an ADA, got it all set up last night. Comments are appreciated.

Specs:
Lighting: 27W Desk Lamp
Substrate: Eco- Complete
CO2: DIY+Excel
Dosing: Flourish 1x weekly
Equipment: PetCo 100w Heater, AquaClear 10 Powerhead
Fauna: 9 Yellow Shrimp (First one became berried yesterday)
Flora: HC and maybe pellia

**Craigthor** · 08-22-2009, 05:55 PM

In an uncycled tank don't expect those shrimp to last long. Also not supporting the tnak on all 4 corners properly is asking for a broken tank.

Craig

lilsoccakid74 · 08-22-2009, 06:03 PM

Filter media in power-head and substrate is all well established from the 5 gallon they have been in for the past month.

**Craigthor** · 08-22-2009, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilsoccakid74

Filter media in power-head and substrate is all well established from the 5 gallon they have been in for the past month.

Still watch and test for a Mini Cycle as they happen alot from moving from one tank to another.

Craig

**A Hill** · 08-22-2009, 06:28 PM

The tank will look great but I also think you should slow down a little. In new tanks cycles can and generally will occur when they're set up even small cycles can harm shrimp.

In my experience Yellow shrimp are a bit more sensitive than their other relatives as well.

Also, Why are you sitting your super duper expensive tank on something that is smaller than it? You're going to have a wet floor and dead shrimp soon.

-Andrew

lilsoccakid74 · 08-22-2009, 08:01 PM

I am going to try to buy a new stand tonight for it, and I'm familiar with cycling fish-tanks so im keeping a close eye on the shrimp.

ddtran46 · 08-22-2009, 08:16 PM

Buy the stand like the one I have for my Mini M. Many people have bought the same stand has mines. They have it at target for 39.99 I think.

lilsoccakid74 · 08-23-2009, 07:23 PM

Just got back from target, had no luck finding a stand, going have to keep looking. In the meantime i'm going to place it under something big enough to support all its corners.

The shrimp are all doing very well in the new tank, water parameters are all looking good as well.

Any suggestions as far as aquascaping?

Kayen · 08-24-2009, 01:38 AM

You need some expensive ADA Lily pipes, some costly ADA Aquasoil, also a $200 ADA light on that to complete the ada look.

Just kidding.

I think bigger rocks would be nice. And more pronounced edges would be nice too.

zeldar · 08-24-2009, 02:28 AM

nice, is that one of those football lockers you are using for a stand? I still have mine that ive had since like '95, its classic.

lilsoccakid74 · 08-24-2009, 06:54 AM

Thanks for the comments guys.

Kayen- I agree. I have to do a better job with adding water, since I'm somewhat responsible for the less pronounced cliff. Im going to try to reshape it soon.

Zeldar- Nice profile pic. And yes its a dallas cowboys locker ive had in my room since i was a kid. looks like its going to be replaced very soon, although it is a classic.

Primetime Rob · 08-24-2009, 07:12 AM

Looks sick. You should photograph again now that the dust has settled.

-kenny- · 08-24-2009, 01:26 PM

The Target stand is in the closet shelving area of the store.

zeldar · 08-24-2009, 03:02 PM

yessss, mine is also a cowboys locker filled with those old starting lineup figures.

lilsoccakid74 · 08-26-2009, 04:46 AM

Well no major changes, just waiting and hoping that the hc will stay rooted and hopefully start spreading. Currently I have not started the weekly flourish supplement. For now i think the eco-complete should be good enough as far as nutrients, and i wont have to worry about algae.

Im going to make another trip to target, i dont think i was looking in the right section of the store. Will post pics of the new stand when i get it.

08-22-2009, 05:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
lilsoccakid74 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41	ADA Mini-M Yellow Shrimp Journal I finally have an ADA, got it all set up last night. Comments are appreciated. Specs: Lighting: 27W Desk Lamp Substrate: Eco- Complete CO2: DIY+Excel Dosing: Flourish 1x weekly Equipment: PetCo 100w Heater, AquaClear 10 Powerhead Fauna: 9 Yellow Shrimp (First one became berried yesterday) Flora: HC and maybe pellia Attached Thumbnails

08-22-2009, 05:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Craigthor ADA Junky needing a Fix! (View User Tanks) PTrader: (90/100%) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 3,746	In an uncycled tank don't expect those shrimp to last long. Also not supporting the tnak on all 4 corners properly is asking for a broken tank. Craig __________________ ADA Junky ELITE! My ADA Mini M Thread! The Pimp-em Club Straight pimpin' since 2009 -ADA Mini-M Pimp #3- President EIAA www.finflap.com

08-22-2009, 06:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
lilsoccakid74 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41	Filter media in power-head and substrate is all well established from the 5 gallon they have been in for the past month. __________________ ADA Mini-M- Yellow Shrimp tank (Eventually CRS) 55 Gallon- Lightly planted (Soon to be new yellow shrimp breeder)

08-22-2009, 06:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
A Hill Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (53/100%) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: RI,USA Posts: 5,314	The tank will look great but I also think you should slow down a little. In new tanks cycles can and generally will occur when they're set up even small cycles can harm shrimp. In my experience Yellow shrimp are a bit more sensitive than their other relatives as well. Also, Why are you sitting your super duper expensive tank on something that is smaller than it? You're going to have a wet floor and dead shrimp soon. -Andrew __________________ A brand new good looking site is in the works for this summer, soon it'll be out. J'étais Fish Newb Last edited by A Hill; 08-22-2009 at 06:31 PM. Reason: I thought got an "ADA all set up" meant Aqua soil too

08-22-2009, 08:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
lilsoccakid74 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41	I am going to try to buy a new stand tonight for it, and I'm familiar with cycling fish-tanks so im keeping a close eye on the shrimp. __________________ ADA Mini-M- Yellow Shrimp tank (Eventually CRS) 55 Gallon- Lightly planted (Soon to be new yellow shrimp breeder)

08-22-2009, 08:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
ddtran46 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Elk Grove, Ca Posts: 1,104	Buy the stand like the one I have for my Mini M. Many people have bought the same stand has mines. They have it at target for 39.99 I think. __________________ The Pimp-em Club Straight pimpin' since 2009 - ADA Mini-M Pimp #5- ADA Mini M

08-23-2009, 07:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
lilsoccakid74 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41	Just got back from target, had no luck finding a stand, going have to keep looking. In the meantime i'm going to place it under something big enough to support all its corners. The shrimp are all doing very well in the new tank, water parameters are all looking good as well. Any suggestions as far as aquascaping? __________________ ADA Mini-M- Yellow Shrimp tank (Eventually CRS) 55 Gallon- Lightly planted (Soon to be new yellow shrimp breeder)

08-24-2009, 01:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
Kayen Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 676	You need some expensive ADA Lily pipes, some costly ADA Aquasoil, also a $200 ADA light on that to complete the ada look. Just kidding. I think bigger rocks would be nice. And more pronounced edges would be nice too. __________________ 33g 7.5g Customs GillsNFins - AquaTerra 3D Aquarium Backgrounds, Manzanita Wood, Victoria Cichlids & Bettas . http://everydaylounge.blogspot.com/

08-24-2009, 02:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
zeldar Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 135	nice, is that one of those football lockers you are using for a stand? I still have mine that ive had since like '95, its classic.

08-24-2009, 06:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
lilsoccakid74 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41	Thanks for the comments guys. Kayen- I agree. I have to do a better job with adding water, since I'm somewhat responsible for the less pronounced cliff. Im going to try to reshape it soon. Zeldar- Nice profile pic. And yes its a dallas cowboys locker ive had in my room since i was a kid. looks like its going to be replaced very soon, although it is a classic. __________________ ADA Mini-M- Yellow Shrimp tank (Eventually CRS) 55 Gallon- Lightly planted (Soon to be new yellow shrimp breeder)

08-24-2009, 07:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
Primetime Rob Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 68	Looks sick. You should photograph again now that the dust has settled. __________________ Yellow Shrimp Breeding Colony

08-24-2009, 01:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
-kenny- Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cleveland,OH. Posts: 11	The Target stand is in the closet shelving area of the store.

08-24-2009, 03:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
zeldar Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 135	yessss, mine is also a cowboys locker filled with those old starting lineup figures.

08-26-2009, 04:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
lilsoccakid74 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41	Well no major changes, just waiting and hoping that the hc will stay rooted and hopefully start spreading. Currently I have not started the weekly flourish supplement. For now i think the eco-complete should be good enough as far as nutrients, and i wont have to worry about algae. Im going to make another trip to target, i dont think i was looking in the right section of the store. Will post pics of the new stand when i get it.

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