Newbie in aquarium

**aquagirl** · 2nd Jul 2012, 08:52

Hi all,
I just started my tank...
Is a very small tank that is 20cm by 20cm. I have filter, led light, soil in it now.. i would like to ask what is the right condition for shrimps n plants to be in it.

**diazman** · 2nd Jul 2012, 08:56

Hey there. welcome to AQ! enjoy your time here

. Theres tons of shrimps out there. what you planning to keep?

**aquagirl** · 2nd Jul 2012, 08:59

Actually i have no idea.. i plan to keep the red n white shrimps. Pardon me im really really new...

Is fish easier to maintain?

**alvinchan80** · 2nd Jul 2012, 09:28

Originally Posted by aquagirl

Actually i have no idea.. i plan to keep the red n white shrimps. Pardon me im really really new...

Is fish easier to maintain?

Red and white shrimps you are saying are CRS (Crystal Red Shrimp)? 20x20x20cm is a little small.. Every water change or any changes in the tank will cause a huge change in parameter.. And they require chilled water to grow better in my opinion..

**aquagirl** · 2nd Jul 2012, 12:26

Haha haven't decided yet. Im super new do small tank is easier to manage i think.

Perhaps maybe get fishes instead.

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**alvinchan80** · 2nd Jul 2012, 12:34

Originally Posted by aquagirl

Haha haven't decided yet. Im super new do small tank is easier to manage i think.

Perhaps maybe get fishes instead.

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For shrimps, it will be better if the tank is bigger so that during water change, the water parameter won't be affected to a great extend..

It will be a challenge to keep shrimps though..