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Hi everyone, Nic here. New to SKF and looking forward to being part of this community.

I have no shrimp at present but once I aquascape my new tank and things start to settle in, I'll be filling it up with shrimp. Looking at getting CRS and yellow cherries!

See you all in upcoming forums.

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Hi Nic, Welcome to SKF.

Sounds like you have fun times ahead mate :)

look forward to seeing some pics of the tank as it progresses

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Cheers guys, feeling the love already!

Funny that I only recently noticed how awesome shrimp were when visited the local fish shop. Didn't know they had been in existence for a while. Had a great time doing a lot of research etc as had the time. I was meant to be studying for my final exams... but got side tracked so many times! Managed to buy a fish tank in my 'spare time', and after my exam tomorrow, will get some substrate and some driftwood and plants. Can anyone recommend the best substrate to get for plants and shrimp. So many out there! Also, I see some people putting down substrate powders/fertilizers etc., is that really necessary?

Thanks heaps guys!

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Hey mate welcome to SKF!

As for substrates, Additives etc. It's all really dependent on how far you're willing to go, How much $$$ you want to put in, And personal preferences on it all.

I think when people gain more and more experience running certain setups they like to change/add different things to increase things like survival rates and colouring. I think it pretty much comes down to getting used to a certain way and wanting to challenge yourself and learn again.

I really recommend keeping things basic and simple at the start, And changing and adding things as you feel more and more comfortable with more basic setups.

Most keepers tend to start with Cherries and progress forward with success and time.

But at the end of the day this is your choice, time, money and setup.

Anyways! Welcome to SKF. I'm sure you will find this place very informative and helpful!

ENJOY!

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WElcome to SKF nicTT, as previously said by others, take your time and start with the lower end of the shrimp market before heading into the higher $. even though a few dollars may sound cheap per shrimp compared to fish, they are so much smaller and have fairly specific requirements to keep them alive. once you have kept some alive for a few months then you can start to build up your stock.

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Hey guys, another question, does anyone know of a supplier of ADA stuff in Sydney. No offense to Boss Aquaria but would like to purchase some in Sydney to avoid freight. Failing that, I am considering 2x 9L amazonia ADA aqua soil + 6L power sand special from Boss Aquaria and was wondering how long will it take to ship up to Sydney from Boss Aquaria. I have ordered my plants so will need them soon.

Thanks heaps for your help guys!

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total for 2x 9ltr amazonia new (normal) & 1x 6ltr powersand special = $202.90

shipping to Sydney i will do for $10 special for SKF member :)

because you are ordering 3 bags in total.

shipping is 2 days

pm me if you are interested??

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