5 gallon Shimp tank
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5 gallon Shimp tank
I have a 5 gallon I was considering making into a shrimp only tank. I was wondering if the 5 gallon was an ok size or if it was too small. It would be only for shrimps like red cherries and maybe some smaller algae ones. If anything I might consider one Octo to be put in there. Its heated, with an external filter, no UGF and about 15 watts of light. Was planning on planting something thin or small grass with some moss covered wood. Would they also be able to breed and "prosper".
Re: 5 gallon Shimp tank
this should be fine. shrimp produce a generally small bioload and don't put too much on a system. make sure that the tank is cycled tho. ammonia isn't well tolerated by any kind of shrimp. live plants will help with the cycling process. it's best to take water from an established tank tho.samosette wrote:I have a 5 gallon I was considering making into a shrimp only tank. I was wondering if the 5 gallon was an ok size or if it was too small. It would be only for shrimps like red cherries and maybe some smaller algae ones.
as long as there's enuff food, they will breed.samosette wrote: If anything I might consider one Octo to be put in there. Its heated, with an external filter, no UGF and about 15 watts of light. Was planning on planting something thin or small grass with some moss covered wood. Would they also be able to breed and "prosper".