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Jojobuller

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Hi all. 

 

Im new to shrimp and i have been researching for months before purchasing anything that i shouldnt. 

 

I live in a VERY small house. so theres no room in the main part of the house. My bedroom is 2 rooms with a wall knocked out between so i have a bedroom and lounge. and my family occupies the rest of the house. 

 

I would like to start with some CRS but i would like to do right by the shrimp. 

What i have worked out so far. 

RODI system. for decent water.  I dont want to take risks with the little guys and use our crappy tap. (it will be remineralized) 

Up Aqua shrimp soil for the substrate (cost wise) 

Canister filter running biohome, sponge and purigen. (or carbon if need be) with a pre filter gaurd .

Moss. lots of moss. And low feeding. 

 

Im looking at getting a custom tank built that will be 6'x18"x18" completely divided into 4 sections that are 18"x18"x18" Which would make each seperate tank about 105L  Each tank will have its own filter heater and what not. 

 

why i would like to do the tanks like this is because im on a budget. Im on a mental disability pension and fishkeeping is my zen. With the 4 sections i can start 1 section and then add as i need to.  i work a few hours a week to support my hobbies. 

 

Do you think this tank setup is a good size and adequat. I would love for my shrimp to THRIVE instead of just survive. 

 

 

Thanks so much peeps.  

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Depending on how hot your area gets, you may need a chiller. Don't think you'll need a heater for CRS unless you are getting near freezing temps? I could be wrong though.

What about lighting? You wouldn't need anything too strong if moss is all you are wanting to keep.

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We are in a hot area. But our house has central cooling. So the rooms never get above 21C even on 45C day. 

 

I was planning on keeping the tanks at 23-24C  as that seems to be the average. 

 

I have a 75l tank without a heater and led lights. it hovers around 17-18C 

 

As for lighting i was going to use LED's  but im not sure about the spectrum thats best for viewing the shrimp. And to maintain the moss. 

Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it. 

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