Cherry Shrimp Tank

[Rob5]

I have finally decided to set up a Cherry shrimp only tank
 
I am probably going to go for the Aquaone 320, 28 litre tank
 
I have obviously been looking up about other peoples tanks but would love some ideas from you guys
 
I am going to go for sand, but which colour is best?
 
I want to plant the tank, which ones are best for Shrimp?
 
I have a 200 litre tank been set up for a year and i have just placed two small internal filters in it, how long before these woul become mature ready for the new tank?
 
I would appreciate any feedback
 
 
Rob
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

[l_l_l]

Hi Rob!
Congratulations on your new tank!
If you want really bright colored shrimp, I suggest you go for black substrate, maybe eco complete.
Plants will also love this substrate and depending on the type of lightning, you could go with a lot of different types.
 
Shrimp will really love moss plants, they also like needle leaf type of plants (i.e: cabomba).
 

 

[Blubble37]

I have finally decided to set up a Cherry shrimp only tank
 
I am probably going to go for the Aquaone 320, 28 litre tank
 
I have obviously been looking up about other peoples tanks but would love some ideas from you guys
 
I am going to go for sand, but which colour is best?
 
I want to plant the tank, which ones are best for Shrimp?
 
I have a 200 litre tank been set up for a year and i have just placed two small internal filters in it, how long before these woul become mature ready for the new tank?
 
I would appreciate any feedback
 
 
Rob
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

cherry shrimp are fantastic
 
i would use a single, 200l/h filter with some kind of spraybar system
 
black sand will bring out their colour best
 
ground moss plants would be nice for them, maybe leave a small clear gravel patch, use a couple of taller plants too
 
what're the filters you're using?
 

 

[Rob5]

Thanks for that guys

And Blubble37 I will be using two internal filters with sponges for a start and the aquaone comes with an internal filter too. I have seen internal filters with spray bar outlets which I could possibly use. I could possibly use a small external filter but I am limited for room

 

[Blubble37]

if it's just cherries the aquaone's internal should do, if it's cherries and small fish go with a spraybar filter too

 

[Rob5]

It will be just cherries only so thanks for the info Rob

 

[Blubble37]

no problem c:

 

[Alasse]

I own an AquaStart 320 28L
 
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If the cherries are fed well they will colour up beautiful on either dark or light substrate
 
I am getting ready to set up my 320 again, just waiting on the canister filter for it Will be interested to watch yours come together

 

[Rob5]

Love the look of your tank Alasse

I haven't got the tank yet but within the next month hopefully

I must admit I prefer the look of the lighter substrate rather than black

What plants have you got in your tank?

 

[the_lock_man]

Black sand for sure - I got mine at MA at Havant or Fareham - can't remember which.
 
PUPPPU

 

[Rob5]

Decisions decisions, I quite like the look of the silver and The black

I am actually thinking of using both

I watched a video the other day where the guy done his the same and looked quite good

 

[Rob5]

Finally bought myself an Aquanano 30, reduced from £74 to £52
 
Going for black sand, my other half thinks it will look better
 
If she is finally taking notice in me getting ready to set up a tank, i will agree with her lol

 

[Alasse]

Love the look of your tank Alasse

I haven't got the tank yet but within the next month hopefully

I must admit I prefer the look of the lighter substrate rather than black

What plants have you got in your tank?
 
 

Anubias, crypts, peacock moss, crested java fern, java fern & Val

 

[the_lock_man]

I have a load of java moss going spare, if you'd like.

 

[Rob5]

Thanks for that Alasse. What ferts do you use in your shrimp tank?

Thanks for that the_lock_man, I should have come on here earlier before I ordered some today!!! DOH