Does a shrimp nano tank need a heater?

[warthog76za]

Getting a nano tank for shrimps only in the week after its cycled im getting rcs but later id like to add some rhino shrimp.The temperature in the living room stays a constant 70°F summer and winter(when living room heating is on). So i was just wondering if i should add a heater or leave things as is...without a heater?

 

[Crepe]

That's just about the right temperature. No need for a heater.

 

[fort384]

Agreed. I never run heaters on my small shrimp tanks. I suppose if the temp varied a lot, it would be a necessity. But so long as it stays a pretty consistent temp, they will be fine.

 

[alLexX]

i would suggest one,in a volume of water that small,temp can swing really fast,and shrimp are fairly fragile.

 

[warthog76za]

Thanks for the quick response guys

 

[jetajockey]

Nope, room temperature around 70 is great for RCS, and even better for CRS.

 

[James_in_MN]

Interesting to read this thread.

I had recently set up a 2.5g nano with shrimp, and I have a heater in it.