2.5g help: filter, light, heater

**DrakeScree** · 02-15-2013, 05:26 AM

Im looking to set up two 2.5g tanks to bread dwarf shrimp in. I am having trouble finding a heater, lights, or a filter.

I'd like to use a sponge filter (already know which air pump I want)
The heater must have adjustable temp, and
I'd like a clip on light.

Any help is much appreciated. As are links!

Thank you.

I know some things aren't needed, but I want them.

somewhatshocked · 02-16-2013, 02:16 PM

Though you say in another thread you've given up on the idea of a 2.5gal tank, I thought I'd still reply here.

You likely won't need a heater for shrimp. Start with the sticky in the Shrimp forum.

There are all kinds of clip-on lighting options. From Fluval to Finnex to UP Aqua. You could even do a work light or desk lap from Home Depot for cheap.

There are probably hundreds of small sponge filters on the market ranging from $1 to $20. Just shop around on various aquarium sites and even on eBay.

**DrakeScree** · 02-16-2013, 04:32 PM

I had posted this the day before. I kept researching it and couldn't find anything decent on my own. However My apartment is cold (I like it cold) and a heater is necessary. I just hate the small tank heaters that arent adjustable.

laqu · 02-16-2013, 04:57 PM

finnex heaters are great for small tanks

somewhatshocked · 02-16-2013, 05:02 PM

If you're keeping only shrimp, you won't need a heater unless your water temperature is, say, constantly 50 degrees.

I have Neos breeding for me all the time in tanks that hover between 60-65.

In rooms that stay around 60 degrees, I find my tanks with covers stay at around 70-72 when the lights are turned on. 67-68 degrees for rimless tanks.

**DrakeScree** · 02-16-2013, 05:27 PM

Ahh. I figured 60 degree would kill them.

Can I really use a desk lamp? I thought that fish and plants required a certain spectrum of light, and thus special bulbs.

somewhatshocked · 02-16-2013, 05:29 PM

Daylight CFL bulbs work well in a desk lamp.

I encourage you to do more reading here on the forum. Check out the Shrimp forum and read through the sticky at the top. Also go through the Lighting forum.

**DrakeScree** · 02-16-2013, 08:05 PM

I'll have to go through the lighting forum. I have the shrimp part down. Im the kind of guy that has the AC going in the winter. I'll probably just end up using a 10g heater if I go those route.

Kyguylal · 02-17-2013, 02:03 AM

They sell little betta heaters at petco that work well for the small aquariums. Brought my 1.5 up to 73 In a room that stays 65.

02-15-2013, 05:26 AM	#1
DrakeScree Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 223	2.5g help: filter, light, heater Im looking to set up two 2.5g tanks to bread dwarf shrimp in. I am having trouble finding a heater, lights, or a filter. I'd like to use a sponge filter (already know which air pump I want) The heater must have adjustable temp, and I'd like a clip on light. Any help is much appreciated. As are links! Thank you. I know some things aren't needed, but I want them.

02-16-2013, 02:16 PM	#2
somewhatshocked Obsessed? Maybe (View User Tanks) PTrader: (263/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,719	Though you say in another thread you've given up on the idea of a 2.5gal tank, I thought I'd still reply here. You likely won't need a heater for shrimp. Start with the sticky in the Shrimp forum. There are all kinds of clip-on lighting options. From Fluval to Finnex to UP Aqua. You could even do a work light or desk lap from Home Depot for cheap. There are probably hundreds of small sponge filters on the market ranging from $1 to $20. Just shop around on various aquarium sites and even on eBay. __________________ 12gal Long \| 20L Shrimp Tanks \| 3gal Longs \| 10gal \| 45-F \| 5.5gal Tigers \| 20cm Cubes

02-16-2013, 04:57 PM	#4
laqu Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 490	finnex heaters are great for small tanks __________________ 1 6 gallon 4 2 gallon 8" cubes Here they are http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/al...p?albumid=9625 6 gallon journal http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...208&highlight= you can see more photos here the 4 8" cubes are on flicker... will get to their journal at some point (they are fun as they change often) http://www.flickr.com/photos/laq/

02-16-2013, 05:02 PM	#5
somewhatshocked Obsessed? Maybe (View User Tanks) PTrader: (263/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,719	If you're keeping only shrimp, you won't need a heater unless your water temperature is, say, constantly 50 degrees. I have Neos breeding for me all the time in tanks that hover between 60-65. In rooms that stay around 60 degrees, I find my tanks with covers stay at around 70-72 when the lights are turned on. 67-68 degrees for rimless tanks. __________________ 12gal Long \| 20L Shrimp Tanks \| 3gal Longs \| 10gal \| 45-F \| 5.5gal Tigers \| 20cm Cubes

02-16-2013, 05:29 PM	#7
somewhatshocked Obsessed? Maybe (View User Tanks) PTrader: (263/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,719	Daylight CFL bulbs work well in a desk lamp. I encourage you to do more reading here on the forum. Check out the Shrimp forum and read through the sticky at the top. Also go through the Lighting forum. __________________ 12gal Long \| 20L Shrimp Tanks \| 3gal Longs \| 10gal \| 45-F \| 5.5gal Tigers \| 20cm Cubes

02-16-2013, 04:32 PM	#3
DrakeScree Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 223	I had posted this the day before. I kept researching it and couldn't find anything decent on my own. However My apartment is cold (I like it cold) and a heater is necessary. I just hate the small tank heaters that arent adjustable.

02-16-2013, 05:27 PM	#6
DrakeScree Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 223	Ahh. I figured 60 degree would kill them. Can I really use a desk lamp? I thought that fish and plants required a certain spectrum of light, and thus special bulbs.

02-16-2013, 08:05 PM	#8
DrakeScree Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 223	I'll have to go through the lighting forum. I have the shrimp part down. Im the kind of guy that has the AC going in the winter. I'll probably just end up using a 10g heater if I go those route.

02-17-2013, 02:03 AM	#9
Kyguylal Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 304	They sell little betta heaters at petco that work well for the small aquariums. Brought my 1.5 up to 73 In a room that stays 65.

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