Conditions for Shrimps

[v_nod]

Hello! I was thinking of trying my hand at shrimps but I couldn't get much information, so I would appreciate it if you guys could help out.

1) I notice that those who set up shrimp tanks place a layer of plant substrate (like gex or ada or some special shrimp substrate). Is it possible to rear them using inert substrate like gravel?

2) What ph levels/ temperature are they able to survive in?

3) Will I be able to dose Excel if there are shrimps in there?

4) Do they attempt to climb/ jump out of the tank often?

Thanks alot!

[eviltrain]

Err. I don't think you have try hard enough for infomations. There is a few sticky when you can follow. Even a google search will gets you alot of results.

[SeahSengYong]

Best with soil. Around PH 6.3. Temperature around 24 to 26.

[avex30]

never encounter a one that say they might jump up of tank............

Anyway it all depend on your setup..... heavily planted? or all shrimp tank with moss to stable water parameter? The setup planning will determine what base u want and what fliteration u want.

Good luck in searching for more info. Just Google and u will find alot of info there even ppl setting up blog as a guide.

[v_nod]

Err. I don't think you have try hard enough for infomations. There is a few sticky when you can follow. Even a google search will gets you alot of results.

Hi eviltrain, I did try to find the info, but some where contradicting..I think the question I want to find out most about is if there is a need to put the special shrimp soil (Mosura old sea mud, I think) on the base, as I saw some on this forum doing..

Best with soil. Around PH 6.3. Temperature around 24 to 26.

Thanks!

never encounter a one that say they might jump up of tank............

Anyway it all depend on your setup..... heavily planted? or all shrimp tank with moss to stable water parameter? The setup planning will determine what base u want and what fliteration u want.

Good luck in searching for more info. Just Google and u will find alot of info there even ppl setting up blog as a guide.

I'll be setting upa a nano with xmas moss and fissidens..

[eviltrain]

Even if you ask here. People will give you different results in the end too. Even wikipedia also will provide the answer for you.