Some what new to the hobby and want to set up a shrimp tank.

KD8ATF · 01-10-2013, 04:50 PM

Hello I am sorta new to the hobby and i want to set up a shrimp tank. I have a 10gal tank set up not with 4-Tiger barbs and java moss in it...this was my first tank it was deff a dumb buy at first because had no clue what i was doing (I deff did not start off with 4-tiger barbs

) but I have learned little since then but i am still 100% new. So my question is what would a new guy like me need to get started keeping shrimp with some low maintenance plants.

Right now I have a empty 10gal I want to use along with a hood and light.
What kind of stuff would I need. Like I said I pretty much a 100% new and I would like to start learning the "right way" by asking other people what to do.

Thanks for the help.

**speedie408** · 01-10-2013, 04:55 PM

Start by reading threads such as this one by a valued member:
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=176557

Your barbs will have to go if you want to keep shrimp as well. Shrimp will be quick snacks for those feisty fellers

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KD8ATF · 01-10-2013, 05:20 PM

Ok I will read that soon but im sorry I was not clear this will make tank #2

rodcuda · 01-11-2013, 02:31 AM

You will definately want to start with Neo type shrimp which are like the red cherry shrimp. You will need to do some reading but they are pretty easy.

KD8ATF · 01-11-2013, 12:54 PM

Ok well is is the best reading at i know this forum is pretty good but is there any place else to read up on?

Lukeo85 · 01-11-2013, 03:26 PM

Check out http://www.planetinverts.com/ if you already haven't. That site has a ton of info.

KD8ATF · 01-11-2013, 04:17 PM

Ok I will thanks I might be able to get started a lil sooner the I thought

I just had my 4 barbs die with in 24hrs im a lil upset I had them for lil over a year.

01-10-2013, 04:50 PM	#1
KD8ATF Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Fort Ashby, WV Posts: 32	Some what new to the hobby and want to set up a shrimp tank. Hello I am sorta new to the hobby and i want to set up a shrimp tank. I have a 10gal tank set up not with 4-Tiger barbs and java moss in it...this was my first tank it was deff a dumb buy at first because had no clue what i was doing (I deff did not start off with 4-tiger barbs ) but I have learned little since then but i am still 100% new. So my question is what would a new guy like me need to get started keeping shrimp with some low maintenance plants. Right now I have a empty 10gal I want to use along with a hood and light. What kind of stuff would I need. Like I said I pretty much a 100% new and I would like to start learning the "right way" by asking other people what to do. Thanks for the help.

01-11-2013, 02:31 AM	#4
rodcuda Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (14/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 843	You will definately want to start with Neo type shrimp which are like the red cherry shrimp. You will need to do some reading but they are pretty easy. __________________ Rod

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01-10-2013, 04:55 PM	#2
speedie408 Canon Pimp #001 (View User Tanks) PTrader: (363/100%) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area, Cali Posts: 7,918	Start by reading threads such as this one by a valued member: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=176557 Your barbs will have to go if you want to keep shrimp as well. Shrimp will be quick snacks for those feisty fellers . __________________ Canon Pimp Club #001 \| "ADA 120-P" \| Shrimp PIX COLLECTION by speedie408 \| RIP 39g "The Beginning" \| RIP "Variance" 40B collectoritis tank"

01-10-2013, 05:20 PM	#3
KD8ATF Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Fort Ashby, WV Posts: 32	Ok I will read that soon but im sorry I was not clear this will make tank #2

01-11-2013, 12:54 PM	#5
KD8ATF Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Fort Ashby, WV Posts: 32	Ok well is is the best reading at i know this forum is pretty good but is there any place else to read up on?

01-11-2013, 03:26 PM	#6
Lukeo85 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 104	Check out http://www.planetinverts.com/ if you already haven't. That site has a ton of info.

01-11-2013, 04:17 PM	#7
KD8ATF Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Fort Ashby, WV Posts: 32	Ok I will thanks I might be able to get started a lil sooner the I thought I just had my 4 barbs die with in 24hrs im a lil upset I had them for lil over a year.