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[Robbie88]

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[Robbie88]

Hi guys, 

Thanks for accepting me to the forums.

My current setup is a Aquael 30L.

I’ve got Blue dreams and they have been breeding for a while.

I wanted to start introducing and breeding CRS shrimp in this tank as well (difficult, i know).

Looking forward to scanning the forums and learning and possibly help out where i can, especially with any failures i encounter.

 

[Crabby]

Welcome to the forum Robbie! That's a nice tank you have there, good to see the mulm and algae that shrimp love in there, not one of those pristine and perfect tanks - although it does look very nice!

[sdlTBfanUK]

Welcome Robbie to the forum! I hope you enjoy your time on here!

That tank and heater look the same as my 'OLD'est tank setup, except turned 90 degrees. I keep red (they were to start and some still are but I aim to restock very soon) cherry shrimp with some tetras, and I use dechlorinated tap water. It is probably the tank that takes the least work and thought/effort and tends to get a bit neglected.......

How many blue dream shrimps have you got in the tank? I can't see many in the photo!

The main things to think over if you want to try CRS/Bee shrimp are water source and water parameters. It is possible to keep cherry and bee shrimp together, this usually means aiming to keep the parameters near the top end of the bee parameters, and the use of re-mineralised pure water (RO usually) of some type! 

Simon

[Robbie88]

Thanks Crabby, to be honest, the pristine look is sexy, but being a workshop tank, any greenery will do. Also, the black beard algae grows evenly on the driftwood, so it doesn’t look too out of place.

 

Cheers Simon, I’ve only got about 15x Neos in there at the moment with babies scattered around the back glass. The adults seem to just wedge themselves between the side of the glass and an old almond leaf.

Thanks for tip as well. I’ve got the chiller set up and RODI filter on its way. I’m going to try the DIY remineraliser method once I can source all the ingredients.

 

[sdlTBfanUK]

I have just had an email that I have 12 new bloody mary shrimp on the way and they should arrive tomorrow mid-day(ish), excited! I will need to remove some of the old reds that have reverted back to brown/clear this afternoon to make way for the newbies. First time I have bought cherry shrimp in about 5 years. Also be busy tomorrow I guess acclimating the new shrimps?????? I assume you are using tap water at the moment for the cherry shrimp?

There are threads on here about home made mineraliser, but bear in mind that the ready made specialised products may look expensive for a small pot but one container actually does me nearly 2 years (2x30L tanks) so only you can decide whether you want to make your own, financially, I doubt it is worth the hassle unless you have LOTS of tanks?

Simon

[Robbie88]

Looking at some of your previous posts, Cherries should be a breeze for you (hope i didn’t jinx it).

I went with the DIY method because it looks substantially cheaper and there should be enough for me to share around with some mates that might get into shrimp as well.

All part of the “fun”.

[jayc]

10 hours ago, Robbie88 said:

once I can source all the ingredients.

Let me know if you find a good source for Calcium sulphate.

[Robbie88]

I just got bought Gypsum from a home brewing supplier that someone suggested in the DIY topic.

Heres the link.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F274202436740