2.5 gal

[Spencer1044]

I have a 2.5 gal aquarium right now it doesn't have anything in it but i don't know what to use it for maybe a desk top tank i dont know. I already have a 30 gal community tank. So any ideas are great thanks

 

[AC-X2]

I have a 2.5 gal aquarium right now it doesn't have anything in it but i don't know what to use it for maybe a desk top tank i dont know. I already have a 30 gal community tank. So any ideas are great thanks

A beta or some shrimp maybe? Not many options really.

 

[Camescu]

I'm hoping to get a 2.5 in the near future. Gonna use it for a few crystal shrimp and maybe a nerite.

 

[Spencer1044]

Cool I honestly have never kept shrimp any tips

 

[Camescu]

Stable water conditions. Hiding places for when they shed their shell. Java Moss always goes down well.

 

[Pwise1]

Yes! Shrimp! Just make sure you have a cycled tank before putting in the shrimp. Small cheap sponge filter and your good to go. I'd recommend Fluval shrimp substrate it does what it says. Stabilizes the ph. Just make sure you rinse it we'll. no need for a heater or constant feeding and very enjoyable to watch. Consider it.

 

[Spencer1044]

Are these fine

 

[Pwise1]

Looks like it should work. Cycle it and enjoy some shrimp beauty.

 

[Spencer1044]

Do they need a light

 

[Pwise1]

It's a good idea. If your strapped for cash put the tank in a sunny window. Otherwise another cheap alternative is getting a desk lamp and going to menards and getting a lightbulb that burns around 6000k. Plants are always a good idea when housing shrimp. People say it helps speed the cycling period as we'll.

 

[Spencer1044]

Ok thanks alot guys I will post what the setup looks like when I finish

 

[Spencer1044]

Oh one more thing how many shrimp could I get

 

[Jev12]

I would get maybe ten at most

 

[Spencer1044]

Ok I will probably get like 7 or 8 and start the tank with three

 

[Pwise1]

Ya idk I have 'more than recommended' in my nano and my shrimp seem very happy. Just keeping up with the water changes and making sure there is enough food but not too much ! I wouldn't start with any until you cycle the tank of course

 

[Spencer1044]

Ya its cycling right now i put quick start in it and some rocks from other tanks