Types of filter for shrimp tank

[kennethchia]

hi all, i intend to do a new startup on a 1 feet nano shrimp tank for breeding CRS purpose, any suggestions on which to use? overhead hanging filter or internal filter thanks

[benny]

Hi Kenneth,

For shrimp tank, both types of filter are fine if the water turn over is about 1.5 to 3 times per hour. Anything more will send the shrimps flying in the water.

To keep the water temperature cooler, most would prefer to use a hang on/overhead filter instead of internal filter. There might be a 1 to 2 degrees difference, depending on the wattage of the pump in the filter. Do take note.

Keep us updated on your shrimp tank!

Cheers,

[kennethchia]

thanks, i think i wil be using overhead. but from my past experience in my old tanks. 1 problem i incurred was that if the medium in the filter clogs up pretty badly, water will overflow out of the filtration box

[benny]

If you only have shrimps and moss in your tank. I doubt it will ever clog. But do put a pre-filter in the inlet to prevent shrimplets from being sucked into the filter.

Cheers,

[kennethchia]

I just got off the phone with a DIY maker. Think I will be getting a internal built in filter, as it would conceal neatly.

Thanks for all the advice.

[benny]

That's will most likely to be an Internal Overflow System (IOS) filtration. Good for keeping the water well oxygenated.

Do show us a picture when the tank is ready!!

Cheers,

[Ting]

can the shrimps survive in a mini tank (smaller than 1ft) without filter?

[benny]

can the shrimps survive in a mini tank (smaller than 1ft) without filter?

Yes. Provided you have moss, add aeration and have a cool temperature.

Cheer,s

[Ting]

Yes. Provided you have moss, add aeration and have a cool temperature.

Cheer,s

Mmm... I just planted some plants in the mini tank. later then I take photo and post. Now waiting for the water to stabilise, then thinking of putting maybe 3 cherry shrimps and 3 small cardinals. Tank size is about 15cmX12cmX15cm (LXDXH).