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by EsCaRg0t
Fri Mar 11, 2016 6:53 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Setting up my first Opae Ula tank
Replies: 13
Views: 5905

Re: Setting up my first Opae Ula tank

Here's what it looks like with the substrate in the water...Cholla wood is floating until it saturates. I included closeup of substrate so you can see shells and other inclusions.

Anything to worry about with this?

http://imgur.com/a/lOfgG
by EsCaRg0t
Fri Mar 11, 2016 6:13 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Setting up my first Opae Ula tank
Replies: 13
Views: 5905

Re: Setting up my first Opae Ula tank

I should clarify that the hermit crab is a dwarf Hawaiian breed; not the large ones from a pet store. As for the sand, if this isn't the correct type, where can I find the right one? "Tahitian moon sand" by the CaribSea Super Naturals brand is the type I got but I don't know what is avail...
by EsCaRg0t
Thu Mar 10, 2016 8:53 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Setting up my first Opae Ula tank
Replies: 13
Views: 5905

Re: Setting up my first Opae Ula tank

Based on what I've read here I'd say that set up is way too small for a hermit crab, but a couple small snails should be fine. With less than a gallon of space I would start with maybe ten shrimp but others here may be more certain. As for the sand, I've been told live sand has various risks for su...
by EsCaRg0t
Thu Mar 10, 2016 6:36 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Setting up my first Opae Ula tank
Replies: 13
Views: 5905

Setting up my first Opae Ula tank

Hey guys, I recently found out about Opae Ula and how to setup an environment for them from my cousin and extensive research for the past week. I've started ordering supplies and am interested in some opinions. I've ordered a piece of cholla wood, a sea fan, and this bag of Caribsea Arag-Alive Arago...