I had an ecosphere for 18 years. Yes. 18 years. One shrimpie was left. He was my work buddy until I brought the ecosphere home 5 years ago. Unfortunately, the sphere started leaking at the seal 7 months ago and I had no idea what to do! There wasn’t much water left when it was discovered. It sat upside down in a mug for 6 months. Then I found this site. Oh thank heaven!
So I bought a 1 gallon tank. (Wish I had purchased a bigger one) Then I went down Mustafa’s checklist. A few snails. Gave it a month. Poor shrimpie was waiting in his inch of water! Last week I set him free. It was such a relief. He turned pale for a bit - but has been happy as can be.
This week, Mustafa sent the 10 shrimp friends I ordered. Many were pale for a short time after going into the tank but they’re pretty much all a happy orange now.
Thanks Mustafa! You’ve definitely made this easy.
There is an exoskeleton in the tank now. Hope that’s what it is! I count 11 still. There are a couple of pale shrimp and one that’s a bit...yellow maybe? It doesn’t seem like there’s much algae. I fed them two tiny pellets and then took the uneaten portions out. I think I need a little feeding dish? Hard to get the food out.
I’m hoping that I’ve set this up right. I tested the water salinity and it’s good. Any other regular testing that needs to happen? Do I need more hiding places for these lil guys? I’ve attached pics and am hoping the experts can give me any pointers.
Your tank looks great, I would not change much about it. If you fill it up with too much decoration, you will have less opportunity to see your shrimp since many will be hiding. Keep the updates coming!