I just added a rock to my aquarium today and reorganized the plants and decided to throw in one of the sponges from the fish tank. No problems after 4 hours.
Here some pics... tell me what you think of my set up, the only thing I want to do is add a moss wall to the rear wall, most likely Fissidens sp. (floating plant is there only temporarily)
It looks as if the sponge has already peaked the interest of a couple of your shrimp....Did you buy that sponge that size...or did you cut it to make it that size?
Very nice pictures of the shrimp taking very well to the sponge Very good news for those who want to try this. I would recommend using the same brand/type of sponges TurtleBoyPW5 used just to be safe. More chance of happy shrimp
Sponges were purchased that size, looks like the manufacture cut them into rough 3 inch sections. But after they are wet I think they are more like 3.5-4 inches.
See that pretty rock? I collected that off a beach on lake superior over the weekend, I had to pull it out of the ice
So far things are looking good with the sponges. So far we know we need to be careful with sponges that have a strong odor to them
See that pretty rock? I collected that off a beach on lake superior over the weekend, I had to pull it out of the ice
Nice rock, I am sure it will allow some beneficial bacteria and microorganisms to grow on it. It might even mimic some of the natural suroundings of the shrimp
This sponge thing is intersting. I just purchased 2 of them that were sold for hermit crabs to drink with and have them "soaking" in one of my fish only aquariums. The label said "All Natural" so hopefully if they aren't harmful to the shrimp's terrestial "cousins" they'll be O.K.
Great tank TurtleBoy The shrimp look happy with it But I am not so sure I will be adding a sponge to my tank anymore as it is a pretty small tank and I don't want the tank to be too crowded
The label said "All Natural" so hopefully if they aren't harmful to the shrimp's terrestial "cousins" they'll be O.K.
I think you are safe on this one. I don't think they would be in business long if the sponges harmed or killes the hermit crabs
I just wanted to mention that I have seen these sponges also and they are pricey as they are specifically marketed for hermit crab use. I would still shop at an hardware/art store if you want more for your money
I know they were a bit pricey but it was an impulse buy when I saw them at the pet store and remembered this thread. Add in the safety factor and my general laziness and they got my money! Now its a waiting game while they get seeded and gunky and stuff....
But I suppose, that you shouldn't mind paying a bit extra for something you know is safe for your shrimp and won't kill your entire shrimp colony Better safe than sorry I say
Very good news for those who want to try this. I would recommend using the same brand/type of sponges TurtleBoyPW5 used just to be safe. More chance of happy shrimp 
Better safe than sorry I say