Heater needed for RCS?

[Basefrog]

Is a heater really needed for Red Cherry Shrimp?

I have one in atm but was thinking of setting up a breeding tank with a basic set up and no substrate.

Thanks!

 

[jetajockey]

It'd depend on the temperature of the the tank. For the most part though, no they don't need a heater. I keep mine in different tanks ranging from mid 60s to around 80f. I don't know what that converts to in C.

 

[Basefrog]

Oh that's good then. Do they still breed at the lower temps?

 

[jetajockey]

Yes, they will, although you'll probably see more activity with increased temps.

 

[Scouser]

Yes, they will, although you'll probably see more activity with increased temps.

Could you recommend a micro heater for a 15litre jar?

 

[maxwellag]

I keep mine in 72 degree water and they are breeding like rabbits. I will post the C conversion in a minute...
EDIT: that's 22.2 celcius

 

[maxwellag]

[QUOTE="jetajockey]It'd depend on the temperature of the the tank. For the most part though, nI keep mine in different tanks ranging from mid 60s to around 80f. I don't know what that converts to in C.[/QUOTE]

That's about 15.5-26.6 degrees celcius

 

[Basefrog]

That's great thanks. My tanks are normally about 20-24C without a heater.

 

[maxwellag]

That's great thanks. My tanks are normally about 20-24C without a heater.

Then you will be fine without one. They will breed for sure.