Shrimp tank size opinions

[fishyd]

Howdy all. I've been looking at starting a pair of shrimp only tanks for a while now and right now, not sure if I want to do a 10g tank or a 20L. One will be blue shrimp (most likely blue jelly) and the other orange (sakura or pumpkin). They will also be lightly planted with low light plants and no co2.

I know that with a 20L, I have more options of scapes I could do, but it will also be more work. For those that keep shrimp, what tank size would you go with and why?

 

[misterpenguin4]

I would go for the 20L. The shrimp would be fine in both, but if you have the extra $ and space for a 20L then why not?

 

[herp_mommy]

I've kept shrimp from 5-20gal. They may be small, but they do appreciate a larger space. Also, I'm partial to rimless tanks for dwarf shrimp- a 12gal long would make an awesome shrimp tank.

 

[fishyd]

That 12g is a very good looking tank. If you don't mind me asking, how would you set it up? Filter wise.

 

[Deco19]

Mine are very happy in a 10g tank and there is always a pregnant shrimp or two as well as a shell every so often at the bottom of the tank.

 

[herp_mommy]

On a rimless tank I'd set up a canister. With a lily pipe setup.

 

[Wy Renegade]

15 gallon is also a nice option on a shrimp tank.

 

[vivienneshrimp]

You can keep shrimp in very small tanks but it is easier to stabilise water conditions in bigger tanks as small mistakes are less significant . I would also go for the bigger tank because if your shrimp are succesful they will breed alot and your tank will quickly become full