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I'm going to take everything out of my 29 gallon and put the few cherry red shrimps I have in a 2.5 gallon tank. Would this kill them? And would I need a heater?

Thanks

bigheadtai wrote:Would this kill them?

Is the 2.5gal cycled?

And would I need a heater?

What is your room temperature?[/quote]

I'm using the water from the 29 gallon tank. I moved the java moss from the 29 gallon and put it in 2.5 gallon. Room temperature is around 70+.
Heater would make water more stable? Or would it be a better idea to put the shrimps in a 10 gallon tank?

Also, substrate recommended or bare bottom tank?

Thanks for any help.

Taking water alone from the 29g isn't enough. The majority of the beneficial bacteria live on surfaces, such as filter material and substrate.

To quickly cycle a new tank, you'd do better to take some of the established substrate and filter material if you can.

Heater would make water more stable?

Absolutely. Without a heater, the water temp will fluctuate with the room temperature. If your room gets cooler at night, you can expect your aquarium to as well.

Or would it be a better idea to put the shrimps in a 10 gallon tank?

I would say yes. The larger the aquarium, the easier it is to keep the water parameters stable. If a 10g is an option, go for it.

Also, substrate recommended or bare bottom tank?

That really depends on your goal for this tank. Is it just going to be a new home for the shrimp? Are you hoping to breed them?

From what I understand, the shrimp will be happiest in a well-planted aquarium. But if the plan is to breed them, and remove shrimp regularly, you'll have trouble finding them amongst all the plants. Personally, I'd give them a happy environment and deal with any difficulties I might have with catching them.

As Brad and Amanda said...*get the new tank (whatever size) CYCLED first*!!! Use the "fishless cycle" method (look it up on google). Go get yourself test kits for (at least) Ammonia and Nitrite and check *daily*. If Ammonia and Nitrite (NOT NitrAte) are not at absolute ZERO, do *NOT* put any shrimp in the tank...they will die for sure othewise.


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