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hsoje Shrimp Keeper

hsoje

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Hi everyone,

So the bug has bit me again and the decision has been made to focus back on shrimp. So i set up a new little 40lt on the weekend.

here are the specs

tank: freebee from a mate 40lt or so

lighting:45cm UP aqua LED Z Series

substrate: benibachi

filtration: Eheim 2213, 2x sponge filters

Heres some pics.

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Its only early days ill update this thread as i progress, Now who has some shrimpies for me to stock this baby up lol

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Robert Shrimp Breeder

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That tank is absolutely perfect. Youve set it up the same way i would set up a tank that size.

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Squiggle Shrimp Guru

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Nice kit dude, should be an awesome shrimp setup, can't wait to see it scaped, what are you going to use, rocks, driftwood, mosses? :encouragement:

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hsoje Shrimp Keeper

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thanks fellas, i was thinking of putting more filtration in lol

Nice kit dude, should be an awesome shrimp setup, can't wait to see it scaped, what are you going to use, rocks, driftwood, mosses? :encouragement:imageschildbeer_zps005fe30f.jpg
im planing on doing a mostly a moss scape mixture of good old US fissidens, flame moss and weaping moss. then again this could all change. ill have a mixture of drift wood and rock, i may even invest into a few bucephalandra.Also i have this idea of putting in a few tiles of Mini/dwarf riccia for some reason i really love how this plant grows.
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I'm ALL for over filteration, but with a 2213 & 2 x Sponge Filters for a 40lt, I think you've got it covered. Alternatively, you can add one of those TOTO filters with replaceable cartridges to totally overkill on the filtration !

Don't forget to ensure your rock doesn't leach out or contain anything detrimental to the shrimps ..

Tank's looking GREAT !

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I'm ALL for over filteration' date=' but with a 2213 & 2 x Sponge Filters for a 40lt, I think you've got it covered. Alternatively, you can add one of those TOTO filters with replaceable cartridges to totally overkill on the filtration !

Don't forget to ensure your rock doesn't leach out or contain anything detrimental to the shrimps ..

Tank's looking GREAT ![/quote']

thanks mate yeh i saw thouse TOTO filter there pretty cool ill see how i go.

Also guys im looking at RO systems any recomendations going to be used mostly with this tank plus planing on adding a few more shirmp tanks in near future. Im also about to set up a aqua medic blenny 80lt marine so going to be big plus when i set that up.

heres what i was thinking of getting

​http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PORTABLE-REVERSE-OSMOSIS-WATER-FILTER-KIT-FILTERS-OUT-FLUORIDE-1-70-/310617317951?pt=AU_SmallKitchenAppliances&hash=item48523c223f&_uhb=1#ht_6048wt_944

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That's the one I have & it works very well, I highly recommend it :encouragement:

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thanks mate, how does the unit go on onging costs as in replacement membranes ect..

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I'm actually just about to sell a Toto, used it for about 8 weeks, its just not me. They're a great filter but when you're trying to keep

14 - 20 tanks going one per tank isn't going to work hence making a few changes to the layout.

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I'm actually just about to sell a Toto' date=' used it for about 8 weeks, its just not me. They're a great filter but when you're trying to keep

14 - 20 tanks going one per tank isn't going to work hence making a few changes to the layout.[/quote']

14-20 tanks :o and one on each, that must have set you back a bit, How much you wanting for the one your selling?

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thanks mate' date=' how does the unit go on onging costs as in replacement membranes ect..[/quote']

Not sure dude as I haven't had to replace mine yet, check the website for FSA, it might be there :encouragement:

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hsoje Shrimp Keeper

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quick little update.. tanks cycling still taking its dam sweet time!!! (like seriously i got shrimps to house) :P

Ammonia= 0.25

Nitrite= 0

Nitrate=5ppm

heres how ive done the scape

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Noticed the canister is no longer connected?

Was wondering how long till someone picked that up, but yes it's temporarily off the tank due to one of my other tanks filters impeller shaft snapping, i had to put something on the tank in the mean time ,Im waiting for new impeller to come

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