Below is my tank that I have set up! (I haven't mixed the water up or anything yet, as I am still figuring out how much to add salt wise.) I guess what I am wondering is if that is enough surface space to grow the algae properly? Also is it enough for the shrill as well? I used faked plants (if you couldn't tell by the color haha ) is that okay? I also have a big lava rock in the back because I read that the shrimp enjoy those!
I guess my biggest concern is that that isn't enough for the shrimp to have hiding places and really thrive the way I want them too! So any feedback would be amazing! Thank you guys!
Nice tank. Big fan of spheres. No need to provide hiding places. It just provides hiding places. Many people have plain tanks. No substrate no decorations. The shrimp thrive. Just decorate as you please. Hint. Too much decorations and you won't see the shrimp.
Hi. You asked how much salt to use. You need brackish water with about 1/2 the salinity of ocean water. I used "instant ocean" brand salt. The box said to use 1/2 cup per gallon water to make ocean water, so I cut that in half and used 1/4 cup salt for 1 gallon of distilled water.
) is that okay? I also have a big lava rock in the back because I read that the shrimp enjoy those! 
