2.5g yellow shrimp tank

chicken · 10-30-2011, 04:00 AM

I just use tap water. It usually comes out of the tank at about 7.6 - 7.8, and settles to around 7.0 after a day.

I freely admit that the tank goes through periods where it doesn't get a lot of attention (minimal water changes, little or no feeding), which could have something to do with the dynamics of the shrimp population.

Newman · 10-30-2011, 01:11 PM

i see, so its no fault of the tap water then,good. thanks for the info, i wanted to see if they could be kept and bred in harder water with higher pH

FIT BMX · 10-30-2011, 01:51 PM

Looks great!

150EH · 02-26-2012, 12:58 PM

I love this little tank and got a chance to see it in person yesterday and I think it's my favorite all time Nano aquascape.

I'm trying to count up in my head all the tanks in you house but you only have posted this one I think you have a lot of work to do because I know the number is around 14 or 15 tanks, and I'm really sorry to out you like this but Chicken has MTS bad and therapy may be needed.

I love you tanks and you also had some of the largest and most healthy C. nurii I've ever seen.

Gnomecatcher · 02-26-2012, 05:08 PM

Wow I love this! What kind of crypt is that in the corner, might I ask?

chicken · 02-26-2012, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 150EH

I love this little tank and got a chance to see it in person yesterday and I think it's my favorite all time Nano aquascape.

I'm trying to count up in my head all the tanks in you house but you only have posted this one I think you have a lot of work to do because I know the number is around 14 or 15 tanks, and I'm really sorry to out you like this but Chicken has MTS bad and therapy may be needed.

I love you tanks and you also had some of the largest and most healthy C. nurii I've ever seen.

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

Um, yeah, I guess I've got a little MTS going on. The tank count is up to 14. Four of them don't count though --they belong to my daughters!

And don't tell anyone, but I'm setting up a farm tank soon.

Here's a couple pictures I took today. Not the best, but figured I'd keep this thread updated.

chicken · 02-26-2012, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gnomecatcher

Wow I love this! What kind of crypt is that in the corner, might I ask?

Cryptocoryne nurii. Really lovely plant. It's my latest favorite.

**xenxes** · 02-26-2012, 09:45 PM

Yay someone with worse MTS than me! I feel normal now.

Those 2.5g are the perfect shrimp picos. Do you have a link for your light fixture? Can't Google one out :/

chicken · 02-26-2012, 09:50 PM

I got the light fixtures from Catalina Aquarium. Here's a link:

http://www.catalinaaquarium.com/stor...oducts_id=1232

~Volatile~ · 02-26-2012, 10:02 PM

Need to see some pictures of the little shrimpies!

moosenart · 02-26-2012, 10:19 PM

I really wanna setup a 5.5 now....

daphilster08 · 02-26-2012, 11:43 PM

Love this little nano! I usually like just rimless but this is a sweet tank!

ItsDubC · 02-27-2012, 01:28 PM

Ya I actually liked the algae on the rocks

Very lush now; it looks great!

Lol MTS must be the most versatile acronym in this hobby:
Multi-tank syndrome
Malaysian trumpet snails
Mineralized top soil

Did I miss any?

Basil · 03-12-2012, 02:53 PM

Any new FTS you can give us? I've got a 2.5 that I want to set up and this is a great tank to emulate.

Wicket_lfe · 03-12-2012, 04:04 PM

thats awesome, how do you like the lights? I'm tempted to get them, but found them for $40 on amazon, not looking to spend that much.

10-30-2011, 04:00 AM	#16
chicken Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Catonsville, Maryland USA Posts: 540	I just use tap water. It usually comes out of the tank at about 7.6 - 7.8, and settles to around 7.0 after a day. I freely admit that the tank goes through periods where it doesn't get a lot of attention (minimal water changes, little or no feeding), which could have something to do with the dynamics of the shrimp population. __________________ My nano tanks: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/me...ano-tanks.html Greater Washington Aquatic Plant Association www.gwapa.org

10-30-2011, 01:11 PM	#17
Newman Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (18/100%) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North NJ Posts: 2,157	i see, so its no fault of the tap water then,good. thanks for the info, i wanted to see if they could be kept and bred in harder water with higher pH __________________

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150EH Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (27/100%) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Churchton, Maryland Posts: 5,369	I love this little tank and got a chance to see it in person yesterday and I think it's my favorite all time Nano aquascape. I'm trying to count up in my head all the tanks in you house but you only have posted this one I think you have a lot of work to do because I know the number is around 14 or 15 tanks, and I'm really sorry to out you like this but Chicken has MTS bad and therapy may be needed. I love you tanks and you also had some of the largest and most healthy C. nurii I've ever seen. __________________ Eheim Pimp #92 2.5 Gallon Shrimp Nano 10 gallon Metaframe Planted 150 Gallon Tank Journal

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xenxes Gotta Catch 'Em All (View User Tanks) PTrader: (37/100%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,663	Yay someone with worse MTS than me! I feel normal now. Those 2.5g are the perfect shrimp picos. Do you have a link for your light fixture? Can't Google one out :/ __________________ A: [2g x2] [5g] [5g-S] [6g] [9g] [20g] [24g] \| T: [Balcony] [Nano Wabikusa] \| Shrimp Blog

10-30-2011, 01:51 PM	#18
FIT BMX Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kansas, USA Posts: 265	Looks great!

02-26-2012, 09:50 PM	#24
chicken Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Catonsville, Maryland USA Posts: 540	I got the light fixtures from Catalina Aquarium. Here's a link: http://www.catalinaaquarium.com/stor...oducts_id=1232 __________________ My nano tanks: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/me...ano-tanks.html Greater Washington Aquatic Plant Association www.gwapa.org

02-26-2012, 10:02 PM	#25
~Volatile~ Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 24	Need to see some pictures of the little shrimpies!

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02-26-2012, 11:43 PM	#27
daphilster08 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: St. Paul MN Posts: 56	Love this little nano! I usually like just rimless but this is a sweet tank!

02-27-2012, 01:28 PM	#28
ItsDubC Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 101	Ya I actually liked the algae on the rocks Very lush now; it looks great! Lol MTS must be the most versatile acronym in this hobby: Multi-tank syndrome Malaysian trumpet snails Mineralized top soil Did I miss any?

03-12-2012, 02:53 PM	#29
Basil Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 246	Any new FTS you can give us? I've got a 2.5 that I want to set up and this is a great tank to emulate. __________________ ~B Fluval Spec ~ Green Machine ~ 0.5 Bowl ~ Nikon Pimp #025 ~ 2.5g

03-12-2012, 04:04 PM	#30
Wicket_lfe Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Island and Queens Posts: 860	thats awesome, how do you like the lights? I'm tempted to get them, but found them for $40 on amazon, not looking to spend that much. __________________ My tank: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...ml#post1722047 my shrimp tank http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...llon-sump.html

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