Crystal Black Tank (Akira)

**imke_j** · 25th Sep 2011, 04:45 AM

In the beginning of September 2011, I bought some Crystal Black shrimp (Black Bee) from a German shrimp shop. I kept them on lava substrate, and decided yesterday to add Akadama (Double Line Brand) to soften water parameter and adjust pH.

The tank is filtered by a big air driven sponge, and a Eheim 2224 canister hooked to UGF.

First, I removed the Lava and only kept a layer in the UGF area. Added the Akadama later (a whole 14 L bag), and carefully added fresh water. Shrimp are sitting in a filtered bucked until everything is stable.

I call the breeding project 'Akira Crystal Black', as it is motivation...

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**MananaP** · 25th Sep 2011, 04:54 AM

Thanks for sharing this to us Imke, i love seeing peoples set-ups. I hope you can breed them, i'm certain you will. Hope to see pictures soon of the inhabitants when they are settled inside their new home...

**imke_j** · 30th Sep 2011, 02:20 PM

A short update on the shrimp:

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**Kazuya** · 1st Oct 2011, 05:07 PM

Nice looking S (v and tiger).

Tank looks good too.

**imke_j** · 13th Oct 2011, 04:22 PM

After my shrimp behaved kind of shy, I now have three berried females.

There is nothing better than a tank filled of shrimp, swimming and walking around. Hopefully, my Akira will multiply a bit, as the tank still looks empty, somehow.

**Summit MicroFarm** · 13th Oct 2011, 04:40 PM

I love reading and following this thread. Can't wait to see "mass of cbs" pics we will be seeing soon! Good luck. I admit I have reading more and more about your substrate lately, especially with KK's.
Thanks Imke

**imke_j** · 11th Nov 2011, 02:22 PM

The first batch of shrimplet hatched 2 days ago; another 2-3 females are berried. I had some algae problem from an old piece of driftwood spreading that stuff on the ground. Besides, the lighting maybe a little to strong. However, the Cb are fine.

**powerreef** · 12th Nov 2011, 12:12 AM

good to know your successful to breed AKIRA CBS. Congrt Imke.

**Summit MicroFarm** · 12th Nov 2011, 03:02 AM

Originally Posted by imke_j

The first batch of shrimplet hatched 2 days ago; another 2-3 females are berried. I had some algae problem from an old piece of driftwood spreading that stuff on the ground. Besides, the lighting maybe a little to strong. However, the Cb are fine.

Congrats on the babies!