Jake's 18"/3gal Nano Shrimp Tanks

[MABJ]

Oh how neat....this is with an iPhone?... How


From MABJ's iPhone
2G Fluval Spec ~ fauna and flora in the works!

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They're still not cooperating but I snagged a couple of some babies:

[MABJ]

Heres an FYI for those interested, and I know A LOT said they were.

$25 + shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00804LQA6/...SIN=B00804LQA6

Apparently they do know it isn't five gallons, they just were referring to the five compartments. Happy shrimping >8)

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Just a note: With shipping, the tank is still affordable. It's likely about $8-$10 in the continental United States.

I'm beginning to see them in my local shops more often and they're coming down in price. Picked up another $21.99 last night.

[Bluek24a4]

You got that tank for $22? That's a great price. The few times I saw them they were in the $40 to $50 range.

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The one in this journal was about $30-$35, I think.

The one last night was $21.99.

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Still too lazy to turn on the DSLR, so some cell phone shots:




As you can see, the juvies are super-white and all the little white specks are babies that are also crazy white.

Moss is in desperate need of a trim.

[FisheriesOmen]

This has come a long way while I was gone.

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I end up doing a heavy trim about once a month and constantly notice new shrimp and new growth.

[QQQUUUUAADDD]

The moss looks pretty cool!

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Highlight of the evening. Finding yet another berried mama.

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The time has come for me to set up my spare 3gal long like this.

Now debating substrates. Here's what I've got on hand:

• Safe-T-Sorb
• Pool Filter Sand
• Azoo Plant Grower Bed
• Akadama (too large for a tiny tank)
• UP Aqua Shrimp Sand (the micro kind)
• Fluval Shrimp Stratum

Or should I order one of the varieties of Aquasoil in powder form? Africana and Malaya are quite attractive.

I'm leaning toward UP Aqua with driftwood, fissidens and a bit of other moss. Plan is to keep some F1 Mischling to breed with other Crystals and Bees.

[bostoneric]

for smaller tanks I really like the up aqua shrimp sand, but i've never seen the micro version.

if you need some fissidens let me know. I have tons for sale and will happily give you a great deal since you provide for the community.

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You're probably right about UP Aqua. Its scale is about right for this tank and it does look great, as that's what I'm using in my current 3gal.

It helps buffer (pH) really low and that's a good thing for Bees.

I probably will have to buy some more Fissidens in a week or so. Not sure I have enough to harvest from other tanks just yet.

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Here are the two small pieces of driftwood I've got:






They're roughly 10"-12". Scaled perfectly for this tank.

Also ordered a box of wood from Tom Barr and will see what kind of cool stumpy things he sends along.