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by T
Tue Oct 17, 2006 11:11 pm
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: Cherries in an unfiltered tank?
Replies: 25
Views: 10467

Ok well I put in the little fluval to clear the water a little so it might just end up staying in there.The substrate had previously been used with apple snails and was a bit stinky.I stuffed some filter floss in the bottom so should I get any baby shrimp they should be safe from getting sucked in.I...
by T
Tue Oct 17, 2006 3:50 pm
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: Cherries in an unfiltered tank?
Replies: 25
Views: 10467

Ooops sorry :oops:

Anyhoo it looks like its Neocaridina sp.
by T
Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:43 pm
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: Cherries in an unfiltered tank?
Replies: 25
Views: 10467

Hi thanks for the welcome. I wont be keeping any fish in there just the shrimps.I set the tank up tonight with the mangroves and a handfull of java moss and i'll put in my lucky bamboo and the c02 thingy tomorrow.Is there absolutely no way of leaving it unfiltered if the plant growth is really good ...
by T
Tue Oct 17, 2006 6:26 am
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: Cherries in an unfiltered tank?
Replies: 25
Views: 10467

I use sponges to cover the intake of HOB type filters. I'm simply very comfortable with the operation of these filters and so I stick with what I know. For silent operation, maybe this would be a good option for you? I use the cheap Aquaclear filters, but I oversize them to account for flow loss th...
by T
Tue Oct 17, 2006 5:45 am
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: Cherries in an unfiltered tank?
Replies: 25
Views: 10467

Thanks for the info, the reason I would rather not have a sponge filter is that its my bedroom and they are very noisey(had one in my fry tank that I just changed for a small powerhead attatched to a quick filter and the difference is huge).Would a fluval 1 internal be ok provided I do frequent smal...
by T
Tue Oct 17, 2006 4:22 am
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: Cherries in an unfiltered tank?
Replies: 25
Views: 10467

Thanks for the advice, I wanted to avoid using filters/heaters etc if at all possible as I already run 4 large tanks but I suppose a small filter wouldnt be too much on the electricty bill. How many shrimps could I safely keep in the tank? Btw the jug is at least 3 gallons with just the 2 shrimps an...
by T
Tue Oct 17, 2006 3:23 am
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: Cherries in an unfiltered tank?
Replies: 25
Views: 10467

Cherries in an unfiltered tank?

Hi first post, nice site you got here!! I got some cherries(and a few blue ones, they are just a colour morph yes?)and they hide most of the time.I'm sure its because of my community fish as I have tried keeping 2 in a large jug on my windowsill and they are very active.So what I was thinking is my ...