i was thinkning of a shrimp tank
how big could i get one for and how many in it
eg
1 foot tank by 1 foot n a foot how many shrimps in here and what type
or maybe a bit smaller
shrimp tank
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- Larva
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This depends completely on what kind of shrimp you want and how many. Small ones like the dwarf shrimp, Amanos, or some ghost shrimp (I think) can be kept in 5-10 gallon tanks. Others need bigger ones.
The stocking density depends on a lot of factors, including filtration, number of plants, temperment of the species, how often you change the water, and more.
Personally, I wouldn't try to stick as many shrimp as possible in a tank; it's better if they have some "breathing room."
The stocking density depends on a lot of factors, including filtration, number of plants, temperment of the species, how often you change the water, and more.
Personally, I wouldn't try to stick as many shrimp as possible in a tank; it's better if they have some "breathing room."
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As long as you do 30-50% water changes every week, you'll be OK until the shrimp grow up. I've observed over population to inhibit egg production. Once you have 50 or so juvies in a 5 gallon tank you'll be pushing it. Drop $10 and get a 10 gallon tank. 5 gallon tanks just don't have enough volume to respond to problems before they get lethal.