Shrimp Tank

[CrazDevil]

Hey all,

I am new to this forum and been lurking behind the background, finally setup my own tank which has been running for 3 months.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l159/CrazDevil/ShrimpTank.jpg

Tank Size: 2 footer
Inhabitants: Crystal Red Shrimp and Cherry Red Shrimp
Flora: Riccia, HC, Thin Val, Mini Pellia, Xmas Moss Wall, Flame Moss, Red Tiger Lotus, Anubias Nana.
Filter: Fluval 105
Lighting: 2 T5 x 24 watt 8500 K

[dxiong5]

Welcome to ShrimpNow!

The tank looks good so far; plants are nice and lush, and that back mesh wall will grow nicely. Thanks for sharing!

[CrazDevil]

Thanks Dxiong :)

[michaelmah]

Anubies plant extract oxalic acid into the water after trimming, may cause shrimp problem even died. But likelyhood happen in small tank is higher.

[retardo]

@michaelmah - are you speaking from personal experience regarding the Anubias? this has been repeated many times all over, but I have yet to see anyone substantiate it from personal experience. It seems to be a myth that gets regurgitated without any real proof. Thanks.

[Makoto]

I would move the drop checker to the other side seeing you're using a diffusor.

[retardo]

I would move the drop checker to the other side seeing you're using a diffusor.

I agree. Bubbles from your diffuser might give a false reading because of its proximity to the drop checker. Placing it on the other side will definitely be more accurate. Ideally, you want to have some kind of flow to push the CO2 bubbles around the entire tank for better diffusion with the water.

[tabasj]

Oxalic acid
http://www.shrimp-diseases-online.com/oxalicacid.htm