Black King Kong shrimp

xavinovic · 03-31-2013, 11:20 PM

What is the ideal tank size to keep BKK ? I'm currently cycling a 6 gal nano and was wondering if this would be a good size for them to breed on?

**ThatGuyWithTheFish** · 03-31-2013, 11:36 PM

The only thing is that of course, in smaller tanks, some substances (like bad ones) can have a greater effect. Definitely cycle for awhile, then maybe try CRS first to test it out, since BKK's are so expensive.

xavinovic · 03-31-2013, 11:40 PM

I've been having some CRS SSS on a 9 gal for about 10 months no problem. Breeding slowly I have a steady colony going !!

**sbarbee54** · 04-01-2013, 01:26 AM

For BKK I like no less than 10-15g you need stable water conditions, in nanos it can swing easy

inthepacific · 04-01-2013, 03:33 AM

i've heard 20 gal is generally ideal for shrimp keeping.

Bananariot · 04-01-2013, 03:42 AM

Im using a 4 gallon currently but its been cycled a long time ago and used to house OEBT.....now CBS + ruby red + WR. The Ruby is now berried. You just have to make sure there aren't swings in parameters or temperature.

**sayurasem** · 04-01-2013, 03:56 AM

Rumors have it that Petco $1 per gallon sale is coming. Can't beat $20 for a 20G Long

03-31-2013, 11:20 PM	#1
xavinovic Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: houston, tx Posts: 138	Black King Kong shrimp What is the ideal tank size to keep BKK ? I'm currently cycling a 6 gal nano and was wondering if this would be a good size for them to breed on?

03-31-2013, 11:36 PM	#2
ThatGuyWithTheFish Honeycomb Cats! (View User Tanks) PTrader: (18/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 1,666	The only thing is that of course, in smaller tanks, some substances (like bad ones) can have a greater effect. Definitely cycle for awhile, then maybe try CRS first to test it out, since BKK's are so expensive. __________________ 20G Long Hi-Tech: My Golden Rule of planted tanks: WWTAD- "What would Takashi Amano do?" RAOK Club #69

04-01-2013, 01:26 AM	#4
sbarbee54 The Security Dude (View User Tanks) PTrader: (47/100%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: The Badlands Posts: 2,559	For BKK I like no less than 10-15g you need stable water conditions, in nanos it can swing easy __________________ 55 Planted Rummys,2 GBR,8 Corys,4 Discus PFR Culls Many shrimp tanks http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...half-done.html

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Bananariot Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (23/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Stony Brook, NY Posts: 2,488	Im using a 4 gallon currently but its been cycled a long time ago and used to house OEBT.....now CBS + ruby red + WR. The Ruby is now berried. You just have to make sure there aren't swings in parameters or temperature. __________________ A Poor College Student's 12 Gallon Long ~~R.I.P. My College 10 Gallon Exploration x3~~ 12G Rimless Club

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sayurasem SCAPEr (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Loma Linda, CA Posts: 2,403	Rumors have it that Petco $1 per gallon sale is coming. Can't beat $20 for a 20G Long __________________ #364 \| Eheim Pimp Club #500 \| 12G Rimless Club \| 12 Gallon Loooooooooong Journal

03-31-2013, 11:40 PM	#3
xavinovic Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: houston, tx Posts: 138	I've been having some CRS SSS on a 9 gal for about 10 months no problem. Breeding slowly I have a steady colony going !!

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inthepacific Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: california Posts: 276	i've heard 20 gal is generally ideal for shrimp keeping.

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