substrate for shrimp

In.a.Box · 03-11-2012, 09:58 PM

what do you people use?
trying to start a 10g just shrimp tank and was wondering what substrate is best.

Zefrik · 03-11-2012, 10:58 PM

I really don't think it matters. I know some people like Fluval Shrimp Stratum.

nokturnalkid · 03-12-2012, 08:05 PM

The new "in" thing is akadama. Its inert, has high cec, and no ammonia like other substrates do. It will help lower ph also so depending on spcies, could be very beneficial. Nilocg sells some.

Nubster · 03-12-2012, 08:53 PM

I think it depends on the shrimp you want to keep. If you want neos, use sand/blasting media. Cheap and easy to find and they do just fine with it. If you want harder to keep shrimp, then you'll want to look into the more shrimp specific substrates that offer certain buffering capabilities. I am using Black Diamond blasting media in my yellow neo tank, Petco brand black sand in my mixed neo tank, and Akadama in my OEBT tank.

Warlock · 03-12-2012, 08:55 PM

my fluval shrimp tank has their substrate..

but i have two 50lb bags of BLACK DIAMOND from Tractor Supply.. 20/40 grit..

thats going into my shrimp tank rack of 20g longs

In.a.Box · 03-14-2012, 01:23 AM

I want to start with Cherry and wake my wake up to harder one.
i got one bag of eco mix with soil i just took out of a tank and ton of pool sand and black diamond.

wicca27 · 03-14-2012, 01:46 AM

i have every thing from natural pea gravel to fluval shrimp stratum. my orange eye blue tigers on on miracle grow organic with black and pool filter sand mix, rili on pea gravel, and crystal reds and red tiger (not in same tank) have fluval shrimp stratum

dazkeirle · 03-14-2012, 01:49 AM

I use Oliver Knott Naturesil with mine, in RCS and CRS tanks. One planted, one not.

03-11-2012, 09:58 PM	#1
In.a.Box Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New England Posts: 1,119	substrate for shrimp what do you people use? trying to start a 10g just shrimp tank and was wondering what substrate is best.

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nokturnalkid Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (75/100%) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: HI, but Pueblo, CO for now Posts: 1,225	The new "in" thing is akadama. Its inert, has high cec, and no ammonia like other substrates do. It will help lower ph also so depending on spcies, could be very beneficial. Nilocg sells some. __________________ Schuber Wright 6 gal Mr. Aqua 11.4 g...coming soon 30gal Journal - RIP

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Nubster Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (15/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Romney, West Virginia Posts: 3,310	I think it depends on the shrimp you want to keep. If you want neos, use sand/blasting media. Cheap and easy to find and they do just fine with it. If you want harder to keep shrimp, then you'll want to look into the more shrimp specific substrates that offer certain buffering capabilities. I am using Black Diamond blasting media in my yellow neo tank, Petco brand black sand in my mixed neo tank, and Akadama in my OEBT tank. __________________ EVIL Camera Pimp member #1 NIKON Pimp Club member #012 SunSun Pimp Club member #069 ~~20L OEBT/Super Tiger/PFR Tank~~ ~~20L Yellow Neo tank~~ Mr. Aqua Blue Diamond neo Tank

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03-11-2012, 10:58 PM	#2
Zefrik Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 1,017	I really don't think it matters. I know some people like Fluval Shrimp Stratum.

03-12-2012, 08:55 PM	#5
Warlock Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 644	my fluval shrimp tank has their substrate.. but i have two 50lb bags of BLACK DIAMOND from Tractor Supply.. 20/40 grit.. thats going into my shrimp tank rack of 20g longs

03-14-2012, 01:23 AM	#6
In.a.Box Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New England Posts: 1,119	I want to start with Cherry and wake my wake up to harder one. i got one bag of eco mix with soil i just took out of a tank and ton of pool sand and black diamond.

03-14-2012, 01:46 AM	#7
wicca27 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Knox Posts: 2,692	i have every thing from natural pea gravel to fluval shrimp stratum. my orange eye blue tigers on on miracle grow organic with black and pool filter sand mix, rili on pea gravel, and crystal reds and red tiger (not in same tank) have fluval shrimp stratum

03-14-2012, 01:49 AM	#8
dazkeirle Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: England Posts: 21	I use Oliver Knott Naturesil with mine, in RCS and CRS tanks. One planted, one not.