newbie need help in shrimp tank

[dnsfpl]

dear bros

decide to setup a simple planted tank(nana and some carpet plant) in my office keeping some shrimps(CRS, BDS, Sakura, RCS)
but first, i will need your help in clearing my newbie queries

tank information
size 2 x 1 x 1 feet - light pl 36w(6 hours a day) - temperature 22, 26 degree after office hours

1. is ada/gex/magic soil necessary for successful shrimp keeping?
2. can shrimp survive solely on algae only?
3. is filter necessary? anyone tried keeping shrimps without any filter?

btw anyone knows where can i purchase this kind of rocks?


your input will be much appreciated

thanks for viewing

[globalcookie]

1. is ada/gex/magic soil necessary for successful shrimp keeping?
2. can shrimp survive solely on algae only?
3. is filter necessary? anyone tried keeping shrimps without any filter?

Soil helps to lower pH. It is also good during setup stage as some of these soil contains ammonia, which helps bacterial growth. Cherries are comfortable in higher pH range thus soil may have counter effect, while CRS are comfortable with lower pH.

If your shrimp population is not large, in a planted tank, the shrimps can survive w/o extra feeding (that was what I did last time). But as shrimp population increases, e micro-organism may not be sufficent for them. Feeding helps growth.

Filter is necessary as it helps filter away dirt and it helps break down shrimp waste. I wouldn't risk a tank w/o filter, tho I have no experience of a tank w/o filteration.

(p/s : is there a sticky/faq here where common topics are found/collated?)

[dnsfpl]

how about installing a small wave maker?
anyone here manage to keep shrimps without filter?

thanks

[Jimmy]

how about installing a small wave maker?
anyone here manage to keep shrimps without filter?

thanks

why need a small wave maker?

[gene]

I think with a filter will be so much better, without a filter, will risk ALOT.

I think temperature is ideal for sakuras/cherries malayan, blue, green shrimps etc. I think other bro can comment on CRS, i think good grades CRS are definately out though

[globalcookie]

I would still suggest using a proper filter. A good filter goes a long way. It's like, water without purification system vs one with purification system.

Wave maker creates turbulance in the water, which may cause some stress to e shrimps.

Do what is essential for the well-being of the shrimps. It pays off when you see your shrimps in a comfortable environment and starts breeding later.

[dnsfpl]

what type of filter is best for shrimp tank?

can i use HOF?

thanks

[globalcookie]

Subjective. Most swear by cannister while many did have success with HOF.

One reason why cannisters are good is, the induced water flow through the filter medias, where benefitual bacterials works to break down nitrate/nitrite (sorry if i got this wrong).

For HOF, there is no water pressure going through the medias.

Thus, if you ask me, for long term, go for cannister.