Scrimpy scrimp
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Working on my first shrimp tank. I have an old Magnavox credenza from the early 60s. There is a record player on the left side, and a radio on the right side, In the center was an old tube tv that i gutted. So far i have reinforced the bottom with a platform with 2 ¾’ in of wood. It is very sturdy now i can stand on it easily, im close to 200 lbs and it won't budge. I have sprayed the whole thing down with primer as a preventive measure against any moisture and heat.
I have a 20 gallon high tank in there currently. The dimensions of the tank are 24 l x 12 w x 16 3/4 h. Attached is an album with pictures of the setup. The blue tape on the aquarium is a guide to the viewing when the tank is in the unit. Up to the blue edges on the sides is not visible when the aquarium is in place and the blue tape on the bottom is 2 inches up to have an idea of where the substrate will be at.
I need some help now deciding on the aquascape, the setup and what shrimps to put in the tank.
As far as shrimp, i definitely want ghost shrimp in the tank. I am also thinking of tangerine tigers I am thinking of putting them in the tank initially and than adding in bloody mary shrimp and tangerine tigers. From what i have read they should all be a different genus and at similar temperature range. Can someone please confirm this? I don't want them cross breeding if possible.
Secondly i was looking at ninja shrimp, I would like to get them but am having trouble sourcing them. I am in the northeast USA.
Potentially thinking about putting some micro rasboras in the tank further down the road after the tank is established, There seemed to be some conflicting views on them from what i was reading. If it's going to end up scaring the shrimp and they will be hiding most of the time than I won't proceed with it.
As for the aquascape i was thinking of doing something sloped and putting in some plants and rocks or driftwood. Could use some advice here not sure how to go about this. Would like to keep it low tech and easy to maintain though if possible. Also don't want the tank to be too heavily planted that I can't see the shrimp, the tank will be the focal point, its in the middle of my studio apartment but the way the room is set up there is a sectional couch that is 8 feet away.
How does putting decorations in the tank work, do you have to source them form online or a store, can you get them from outside and is their a process of cleaning them?
I was at the local aquarium store and i was talking to one of the gentleman there,m i started picking up some supplies pictured below. I was quite surprised when it rung up for the pricing on the substrate. It ended up being $48 for the big bag and $36 for the small bag. He said it was a great substrate and it would be really easy to see the ghost shrimp on it, but it just seemed pretty high, is this accurate?
As for lights, we was also trying to recommend a full spectrum led light, fluval 7500k but it was $170. For lighting i have 2 ½ inches clearance from the top of the tank to the lid of the unit.
Im going to be using a sponge filter. Still need to get a heater, thermometer and a lid. Thanks for all the help in advance, its much appreciated.
https://imgur.com/a/wWUShL1
I have a 20 gallon high tank in there currently. The dimensions of the tank are 24 l x 12 w x 16 3/4 h. Attached is an album with pictures of the setup. The blue tape on the aquarium is a guide to the viewing when the tank is in the unit. Up to the blue edges on the sides is not visible when the aquarium is in place and the blue tape on the bottom is 2 inches up to have an idea of where the substrate will be at.
I need some help now deciding on the aquascape, the setup and what shrimps to put in the tank.
As far as shrimp, i definitely want ghost shrimp in the tank. I am also thinking of tangerine tigers I am thinking of putting them in the tank initially and than adding in bloody mary shrimp and tangerine tigers. From what i have read they should all be a different genus and at similar temperature range. Can someone please confirm this? I don't want them cross breeding if possible.
Secondly i was looking at ninja shrimp, I would like to get them but am having trouble sourcing them. I am in the northeast USA.
Potentially thinking about putting some micro rasboras in the tank further down the road after the tank is established, There seemed to be some conflicting views on them from what i was reading. If it's going to end up scaring the shrimp and they will be hiding most of the time than I won't proceed with it.
As for the aquascape i was thinking of doing something sloped and putting in some plants and rocks or driftwood. Could use some advice here not sure how to go about this. Would like to keep it low tech and easy to maintain though if possible. Also don't want the tank to be too heavily planted that I can't see the shrimp, the tank will be the focal point, its in the middle of my studio apartment but the way the room is set up there is a sectional couch that is 8 feet away.
How does putting decorations in the tank work, do you have to source them form online or a store, can you get them from outside and is their a process of cleaning them?
I was at the local aquarium store and i was talking to one of the gentleman there,m i started picking up some supplies pictured below. I was quite surprised when it rung up for the pricing on the substrate. It ended up being $48 for the big bag and $36 for the small bag. He said it was a great substrate and it would be really easy to see the ghost shrimp on it, but it just seemed pretty high, is this accurate?
As for lights, we was also trying to recommend a full spectrum led light, fluval 7500k but it was $170. For lighting i have 2 ½ inches clearance from the top of the tank to the lid of the unit.
Im going to be using a sponge filter. Still need to get a heater, thermometer and a lid. Thanks for all the help in advance, its much appreciated.
https://imgur.com/a/wWUShL1