Fluval Spec V as a Red Cherry/ Crystal Shrimp Tank?

[kcdragonfish13]

Hey guys, I have a Petco 2.5 gallon planted RCS tank that has caused a bunch of problems for me. I love my shrimp, and one was even carrying eggs when I bought them , but the tank is just.... not working so I think I should upgrade to a Fluval Spec V. I really like the look and was wondering if anyone had experience with this as a shrimp tank. Thanks for any responses!

 

[Camescu]

How wasn't it working?

 

[kcdragonfish13]

The water keeps flowing over the edge of the filter and ruined my wood desk. The tank was really just a spare that I wanted to do something with but now I want to upgrade it. Maybe the shrimp would like more room also

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[kcdragonfish13]

How wasn't it working?

Sorry I forgot to quote ur post

 

[Nat_a126]

I have the Fluval Spec V and it's honestly suck a great tank. My water is always clear, the lights are LED, and the pump is super silent that you can't even hear a thing. I've only kept a ghost shrimp with some other fish in this tank and the shrimp lived a little over a year. Good luck with your tank!

 

[kcdragonfish13]

Thanks! Maybe I will get that!

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[Camescu]

The spec is nice and would make a good shrimp tank I reckon.

Yeah you definitely can't go on having the water overflowing.

I've got the edge as a shrimp tank. Looks spectacular, but pricey for what it is.