You Will not Believe! The Perfect Tiny Shrimp Sanctuary

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You Will not Believe! The Perfect Tiny Shrimp Sanctuary

There is nothing more exciting and rewarding than a thriving colony of beautiful shrimp raised by you.

This may seem like a daunting ordeal, but We promise you that with my basic tips, your shrimp will want to reproduce for you!

Before you know it, you could even end up with more shrimp than you ever imagined.

Of course, there are basic needs that must be met for shrimp to survive. While there are also some helpful tips you can follow to increase the likelihood of your shrimp hatching.

This article will cover both. I'll cover the essentials, as well as some tips and tricks I've learned along the way from my own shrimp farming experience, including:

Filtration

• Water parameters
• Feeding
• Predators
• Environment
• Shrimp quality
• Tank size

FILTRATION

Many people believe that the job of an aquarium filter is simply to keep the water clean. While this is true, they are also responsible for crucial aspects of a healthy shrimp tank.

FILTERS:

The main source of beneficial bacteria. This is good bacteria that keeps the water clean and the shrimp safe.

Necessary for the nitrogen cycle. Filters collect shrimp waste and other ammonia-producing byproducts and transform it into safer forms of nitrogen.

Create moving water. A tank with no water flow lacks oxygen and requires very frequent water changes.

They come in different shapes/types, all contain beneficial bacteria, and each have their own set of benefits:

Sponge Filters

The option not so fashionable but less expensive.

Prolific shrimp farmers almost always recommend them over other filters because of their smooth flow and because they ensure that shrimp are not sucked into them.

An exceptional choice is the Qanvee sponge filter. It features dual sponges and two bio-media chambers to really maximize the capacity for beneficial bacteria.

Hang On Back Filters 

Easily hide and stay out of the way of your hardscape. Also available at almost all fishmongers; string or location.

There is a chance that the shrimp could be absorbed by ingestion, but an easy fix is to buy or "DIY" an ingestion sponge to prevent this.

If you're looking for an especially discreet and attractive model, consider Dymax's Slim Flo series of filters (it even comes with an inlet sponge).

Canister Filters

Barely noticeable in tank due to clear lily tube option. They have unmatched levels of filtering.

However, they do require storage below or next to the tank because they are larger than other filters and are generally recommended for larger tanks.

Fortunately for us nanotank lovers, they make smaller options like the Ultum Nature Systems DELTA 60.

WATER PARAMETERS

Possibly the most important conclusion of this article. With the right water parameters, your shrimp will not only survive, but also thrive or reproduce.

We will give an overview of the ideal water parameters for three different species of shrimp.

However, depending on where or who you get your shrimp from, it can deviate from the parameters by a few degrees if they were raised differently.

Definitely try to replicate the parameters where they come from. And don't forget that the most important factor, even with perfect parameters, is to keep them consistent.

We repeat to the people behind: shrimps do not like sudden changes!

TEST GAMES

Test kits are a must have for any hobbyist or breeder. A waterproof kit is one of the first items you should buy during the cycling phase.

Once your test kit reads 0.0 ammonia, 0.0 nitrite, and less than 20ppm nitrate, you can be sure your tank has been cycled.

They are also especially needed by Caridina shrimp vessels due to their very specific water parameter requirements.

A test kit is a surefire way to ensure your water stays consistent (yes, had to say that again)!

Enjoy This Video Tutorial About Shrimp

Source: KGTropicals

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