Shrimp tank size

[leikela]

I never see my shrimpies in the bigger tanks so I'd quite like a small shrimp-only tank so I can keep some CRS. What's the ideal size for a tank for them? I assume they'll need filters/heaters? Does it need to be heavily planted from the start or can I get more plants later on?

 

[bruinsbro1997]

Five gallons is a good place to start, whether you want it heavily planted depends on how much light you have.

 

[MABJ]

I never see my shrimpies in the bigger tanks so I'd quite like a small shrimp-only tank so I can keep some CRS. What's the ideal size for a tank for them? I assume they'll need filters/heaters? Does it need to be heavily planted from the start or can I get more plants later on?

Five gallons is wonderful. But if you're stretched on space, shrimp don't mind 2.5 gals.

 

[leikela]

Fantastic, thank you. Can't wait to get started!

 

[bruinsbro1997]

Cool, what shrimp are you getting? Can't wait to see it!

 

[leikela]

My LFS has some awesome caridina serratirostris so I'm going to research them some more while I set up the tank, otherwise I think I'll go with CRS or RCS as a nice contrast to the green plants

 

[Galligak]

I just looked them up because I was wondering what they were. They seem soo cool, they're nicknamed 'ninja shrimp'! Here's a few links, just to save you some time:Caridina serratirostris | Crusta-Fauna
Ninja Shrimp .:. Caridina serratirostris .:. Freshwater Aquarium Shrimp Species Information Page
and the last one I like a lot-> Caridina serratirostris - Ninja Shrimp - Shrimp & other Invertebrates - Aquatic Plant Central

 

[leikela]

Great links, thanks! Shame they can't breed in freshwater, may have to look into some tankmate shrimp for them

 

[Galligak]

Great links, thanks! Shame they can't breed in freshwater, may have to look into some tankmate shrimp for them

No problem! Yeah some other shrimp would be good too!