Let's see your Shrimp Aquariums!

TurtleBoyPW5 · 02-24-2007, 10:19 PM

Just as the title says, post some pictures of your shrimp aquariums. Include tank details. Main idea of this thread is that people looking into creating their own shrimp tank can take a look at yours and what equipment you used.

Thanks, have fun all!

I'll Start...

Inhabitants-
Cherry Red Shrimp, approx 50-70 shrimp
Ramshorn Snails, started with one from a plant I have been removing them and in about 2 months i still have 30-50 of them!

Plants-
Unknown plant
Java Fern
Java Moss, tied to some natural sea sponges

Equipment-
5.5g all-glass aquarium
Sponge filter, air driven
Stealth heater
Plastic 5.5g hood with 13watt 6500k
Magnet algae scrapper
Prime water conditioner
Moon Sand substrate

preggo rcs

RESGuy · 02-24-2007, 11:16 PM

I am loving the tank and this thread

Fauna-
Ghost Shrimp, Feeder Guppies, a Mosquito Fish, pond snails
Future Fauna-
Will remove Ghost Shrimp, Feeder Guppies, and Mosquito Fish and add 10 RCS.
Possibly some MTS

Flora-
Anarchis, Aponogeton, Java Moss, Whorled Pennywort, Java Fern, algae (

)

Equipment/Hardware- (almost same as TurtleBoy)
5.5g All-Glass aquarium
Sponge Filter, air driven
Plastic stock light fixture (From Home-Depot) 18 inch, 15 watt All-Glass Flourecent light
Magnetic Algae Scraper

Substrate/Hardscape-
Bronze Gravel
Large Black rock
Skinny Flat rock
Round Smooth gray rock (like a gray egg)
A white egg like rock

Maintenance Additives-
Prime Water Conditioner
Will have Excel soon

Food-
Ken's Fish Food (thanks Chaznsc)
frozenbarb's food (thanks frozenbarb)
100 % Spirulina Powder (thanks NeonShrimp)
TetraFin Goldfish Flakes

For more click on the link in my signature for my RCS Tank Journal

**gabeszone247** · 02-25-2007, 02:30 AM

1st tank 90x45x45 ADA, EHEIM 2224 filter and tetra air filter with sponge, ADA glass bettle Co2 diffuser, and bubble counter, 5lb bottle compressed CO2 bottle, Ferts 15 drops of green gain after water change. Lighting Nisso inverter light and 3 ADA 32watt bulbs. Lighting hours 12pm-7pm
2nd tank Gex 60x30x30cm 15gal, EHEIM 2213 filter and air filter with sponge, its linked to my 90cm Co2 system generic diffuser. No ferts, Lighting 3 ADA 20watt bulbs, lighting time same as 1st tank.
3rd tank 45x45x30 ADA, Filter nisso mini canister, and hang on filter, no ferts, lighting 1 ADA 20 watt bulb.

Martin Schellinck · 02-25-2007, 03:15 AM

Gabe, what type of moss is that in the second tank?

wood · 02-25-2007, 04:37 AM

10 Gallon Shrimp Tank

Inhabitants are many Red Cherry Shrimp and 1 Asian Filter Shrimp.

ADA Aquasoil Amazonia & ADA Bright Sand. One piece of driftwood.

I dose KH2PO4, Flourish Iron and Kent Pro-Plant. DIY C02 with Hagen Ladder. PH 6.5

6500K 2 x 20 watts screw in CF. 14 hours a day. Keeps plants small.

1. Ammannia gracilis
2. Rotala sp. green
3. Rotala rotundifolia
4. Limnophila aromatica
5. Anubias barteri var. nana
6. Hemianthus callitrichoides
7. Rotala wallichii
8. Hemianthus micranthemoides

As of 2.28.07 :

Shadow · 02-25-2007, 05:40 AM

tank stats:
20G
eco complete subtrate with sand mixed in.
I feed Hikari Tropical Crab Cuisine twice daily
67k Coralife T5 light
I also you a nice hang on filter with sponge on the intake.

Inhabitants:
20+ red cherry shrimp
4 Cajun dwarf crayfish
red and brown ramshorn
MTS

Plants:
taiwan moss
x mas moss
weeping moss
java moss
pellia
riccia
java fern
anubias

Sorry I have no photo's

RESGuy · 02-25-2007, 06:34 AM

Nice tanks all

Gabe is a show off

P.S. I gave this thread a 5 star rating

Cydric · 02-25-2007, 07:35 AM

I love your tank Wood.

**gabeszone247** · 02-25-2007, 10:26 AM

Im sorry I dont mean to show off im just proud to have been able to get these tanks

. If your married you know how hard is to get the wife to say ok to new tanks. LOL The moss in the second picture I belive its Java moss.

**A Hill** · 02-25-2007, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gabeszone247

Im sorry I dont mean to show off im just proud to have been able to get these tanks

. If your married you know how hard is to get the wife to say ok to new tanks. LOL The moss in the second picture I belive its Java moss.

Ohh he's just giving you a hard time

.

For the moss It is most likely Taiwan, Christmas, or Spiky<- My bet is that it's spiky. Close up shot Please?

I'll get some hideous pictures later tonight... But don't try to copy my setup... You will regret it for life

-Andrew

**gabeszone247** · 02-25-2007, 03:00 PM

I know hes teasing, but im not joking. I really had to beg the wife for the new thanks!

<Frawg> · 02-25-2007, 03:25 PM

Beautiful tanks folks. I'm envious.

Untill I move more of my Vivs (I'm reducing), I think I'm going to be a Planted Tank Wannabe.

s

RESGuy · 02-25-2007, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gabeszone247

I know hes teasing, but im not joking. I really had to beg the wife for the new thanks!

lol Don't worry I'm just jealous

But I bet your wife doesn't mind the cash you are getting from those CRS?

Boz · 02-25-2007, 08:19 PM

These are some gorgeous tanks....I wouldn't dare post my piddly little shrimp tank. I am upgrading tomorrow, and I have a question for you shrimp masters that I'll post on the shrimp board. Just wanted to tell you all how beautiful your setups are!

wood · 02-25-2007, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cydric

I love your tank Wood.

Thank you very much.

-Ryan

02-24-2007, 10:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
TurtleBoyPW5 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Livonia, MI Posts: 81	Let's see your Shrimp Aquariums! Just as the title says, post some pictures of your shrimp aquariums. Include tank details. Main idea of this thread is that people looking into creating their own shrimp tank can take a look at yours and what equipment you used. Thanks, have fun all! I'll Start... Inhabitants- Cherry Red Shrimp, approx 50-70 shrimp Ramshorn Snails, started with one from a plant I have been removing them and in about 2 months i still have 30-50 of them! Plants- Unknown plant Java Fern Java Moss, tied to some natural sea sponges Equipment- 5.5g all-glass aquarium Sponge filter, air driven Stealth heater Plastic 5.5g hood with 13watt 6500k Magnet algae scrapper Prime water conditioner Moon Sand substrate preggo rcs

02-24-2007, 11:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
RESGuy Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 887	I am loving the tank and this thread Fauna- Ghost Shrimp, Feeder Guppies, a Mosquito Fish, pond snails Future Fauna- Will remove Ghost Shrimp, Feeder Guppies, and Mosquito Fish and add 10 RCS. Possibly some MTS Flora- Anarchis, Aponogeton, Java Moss, Whorled Pennywort, Java Fern, algae ( ) Equipment/Hardware- (almost same as TurtleBoy) 5.5g All-Glass aquarium Sponge Filter, air driven Plastic stock light fixture (From Home-Depot) 18 inch, 15 watt All-Glass Flourecent light Magnetic Algae Scraper Substrate/Hardscape- Bronze Gravel Large Black rock Skinny Flat rock Round Smooth gray rock (like a gray egg) A white egg like rock Maintenance Additives- Prime Water Conditioner Will have Excel soon Food- Ken's Fish Food (thanks Chaznsc) frozenbarb's food (thanks frozenbarb) 100 % Spirulina Powder (thanks NeonShrimp) TetraFin Goldfish Flakes For more click on the link in my signature for my RCS Tank Journal __________________ -RESGuy RESGuy's RCS Journal 55g RES Turtle Tank 20 Gallon Tall Tank Paradise <- My site I have both AIM and MSN so message me when you like, I love talking with people that share the hobby!

02-25-2007, 04:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
wood Banned (View User Tanks) PTrader: (22/100%) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 890	10 Gallon Shrimp Tank Inhabitants are many Red Cherry Shrimp and 1 Asian Filter Shrimp. ADA Aquasoil Amazonia & ADA Bright Sand. One piece of driftwood. I dose KH2PO4, Flourish Iron and Kent Pro-Plant. DIY C02 with Hagen Ladder. PH 6.5 6500K 2 x 20 watts screw in CF. 14 hours a day. Keeps plants small. 1. Ammannia gracilis 2. Rotala sp. green 3. Rotala rotundifolia 4. Limnophila aromatica 5. Anubias barteri var. nana 6. Hemianthus callitrichoides 7. Rotala wallichii 8. Hemianthus micranthemoides As of 2.28.07 : __________________ Last edited by wood; 03-14-2007 at 04:44 AM.

02-25-2007, 05:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
Shadow Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (36/100%) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lindstrom,MN Posts: 445	tank stats: 20G eco complete subtrate with sand mixed in. I feed Hikari Tropical Crab Cuisine twice daily 67k Coralife T5 light I also you a nice hang on filter with sponge on the intake. Inhabitants: 20+ red cherry shrimp 4 Cajun dwarf crayfish red and brown ramshorn MTS Plants: taiwan moss x mas moss weeping moss java moss pellia riccia java fern anubias Sorry I have no photo's __________________ 75g SA Jounal 75g SA fish list

02-25-2007, 06:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
RESGuy Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 887	Nice tanks all Gabe is a show off P.S. I gave this thread a 5 star rating __________________ -RESGuy RESGuy's RCS Journal 55g RES Turtle Tank 20 Gallon Tall Tank Paradise <- My site I have both AIM and MSN so message me when you like, I love talking with people that share the hobby!

02-25-2007, 02:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
gabeszone247 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (80/100%) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Japan Posts: 1,134	1st tank 90x45x45 ADA, EHEIM 2224 filter and tetra air filter with sponge, ADA glass bettle Co2 diffuser, and bubble counter, 5lb bottle compressed CO2 bottle, Ferts 15 drops of green gain after water change. Lighting Nisso inverter light and 3 ADA 32watt bulbs. Lighting hours 12pm-7pm 2nd tank Gex 60x30x30cm 15gal, EHEIM 2213 filter and air filter with sponge, its linked to my 90cm Co2 system generic diffuser. No ferts, Lighting 3 ADA 20watt bulbs, lighting time same as 1st tank. 3rd tank 45x45x30 ADA, Filter nisso mini canister, and hang on filter, no ferts, lighting 1 ADA 20 watt bulb.

02-25-2007, 03:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
Martin Schellinck Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 194	Gabe, what type of moss is that in the second tank?

02-25-2007, 07:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
Cydric Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chester, WV Posts: 477	I love your tank Wood. __________________ 2.5g nano journal Member, Pittsburgh Area Planted Aquarium Society (PAPAS)

02-25-2007, 10:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
gabeszone247 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (80/100%) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Japan Posts: 1,134	Im sorry I dont mean to show off im just proud to have been able to get these tanks . If your married you know how hard is to get the wife to say ok to new tanks. LOL The moss in the second picture I belive its Java moss.

02-25-2007, 03:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
gabeszone247 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (80/100%) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Japan Posts: 1,134	I know hes teasing, but im not joking. I really had to beg the wife for the new thanks!

02-25-2007, 03:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
<Frawg> Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 160	Beautiful tanks folks. I'm envious. Untill I move more of my Vivs (I'm reducing), I think I'm going to be a Planted Tank Wannabe. s

02-25-2007, 08:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
Boz Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (20/100%) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 408	These are some gorgeous tanks....I wouldn't dare post my piddly little shrimp tank. I am upgrading tomorrow, and I have a question for you shrimp masters that I'll post on the shrimp board. Just wanted to tell you all how beautiful your setups are!

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