night light bulb/shrimp questions

[Joker741]

I have two questions and decided to make it one thread.

I have a 5 gallon rectangle tank that I have my blue lobster in. Problem is, he doesn't like light at all. When the light is on, he hides, as soon as i turn it off he comes out. I can use the light from my cell phone to light the tank and he has no problem with that. I am looking for a bulb for the tank that will be just enough light to see him moving around the tank at night.

What is a good site to order live stock from? I am looking for Amano Shrimp and my LFS doesn't have any.

Thank you for looking, I appreciate any help.

 

[HN1]

If you have a "blue lobster" (actually a crayfish) in a 5G, you have no room for anything. Any shrimp you add will merely be treats. There are a lot of good sites to order from, but I don't think you should. Your cray is nocturnal btw which explains it's dislike of light.

 

[Joker741]

I guess I should add some more details.

I know that he is nocturnal. I have the tank on my night stand and would like to see him as I fall asleep. May sound wierd, but I have trouble falling asleep and usually lay there for an hour.

As for the shrimp, they are for my 90 gallon community tank. The lobster lives alone.

 

[mgamer20o0]

try a red or blue light so you can see and hope he comes out.

 

[HN1]

I used to use a blacklight bulb (Walmart ~ $3) to observe my snake in the dark. I also found the color kinda relaxing. Maybe it would help you fall asleep as well.

 

[Joker741]

Thanks for the idea, I will give it a try.

Now, where to get some shrimp.

 

[HN1]

I've seen quite a few classified threads here and on other forums for shrimp. Other than that, they are occasionally available in shops (especially ghost shrimp). You can also try www.aquabid.com. I actually have a cherry shrimp farm going, but have recently sold off a bunch so I'm waiting for them to populate back or I'd offer.

 

[mgamer20o0]

what kind of shrimp?

 

[Joker741]

I was looking for Amano Shrimp and I have read they are good for cleaning the bottom and for eating algea. I thought about fish to clean the bottom, but I like watching the shrimp. I had Ghost Shrimp in my 5 gallon hex before I stepped up to my 90 gallon tank.

 

[mgamer20o0]

what fish do you ave in the 90? one good thing about amanos is they get larger then many of the other ones commonly found.

 

[Joker741]

I currently have about 12 danios of different varieties, 3 tiger barbs, and 3 gouramis.

 

[Joker741]

Here is my 90 gallon.