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Cool tank! Looks good.

Yes, I'd gently dump all the water from the ecosphere into the new digs.

I put some chaeto algae that was purchased from this site into my newish tank. After a while, though, I saw that a different type was growing. It's finer, less wiry, and tends to anchor to surfaces, unlike the free-floating chaeto. Is this hair algae on the left? (I've contrasted it with the chaeto ...

It looks really cool. And I have rock envy over the big white one.

Yes, I'd drain it down to a few inches (but obviously keep the water) and take out anything that can move, like rocks. But if you have some chaeto algae or something similar they could hold onto for the ride, I'm sure they'd appreciate it. I moved a tank and I put the whole thing in a big box and st...

I don't know, but, wow, that white shrimp with yellow eggs is so cool!

Yes, I was going for a "lost city/underwater cult" kind of vibe.

I'm glad you have a happy survivor! One suggestion: These shrimp love having rocks/seashells/tank-safe decorations to explore and hide under, and your new tank is a bit barren. When you get "friends" for your shrimp, they're more likely to breed if they feel comfortable in the tank and hav...

I'd get at least a gallon tank. Something that small seems a bit cruel, and a one-gallon tank doesn't take up much more space than a half gallon. Also, it's not as sensitive as a smaller tank. Two gallons is even better. Also, give your shrimp plenty of places to hide out. They feel comfortable that...

Wow, I'm cycling a tank and just had the same thing happen! It's cloudy on the bottom and crystal clear on top. I don't have any shrimp in there yet, just snails. So weird! I guess I'll stir it and see what happens.

Hopefully it's smooth sailing from now on. *fingers crossed*

Rosiepink89 wrote: ↑Sat May 07, 2022 7:47 am that's a great painting!

Thank you! I agree!

And here's a painting of an opae ula that my daughter did for me. it has a place of honor above the new tank.

I've had a traditionally shaped tank for a few years and have had a lot of success in expanding my shrimp population. The decor is "natural." I recently got a new glass globe tank (actually a beverage dispenser) and decorated it in a more whimsical way. It has just started cycling. I put s...

Great project for a kid! I've helped both my kids with tanks, although they're in their early 20s. :) I'd make one suggestion if you're looking to get babies: Pile up some lava rocks to create little dark nooks and crannies for them to hide in. They are less stressed when they can get out of the lig...

Yes, what a great discovery you made!