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Hi team, So I am really excited by the unreal shallow aquscaped tanks that I see online and I love the idea of keeping shrimp. I have some native red nosed shrimp breeding in a pond outside but really want to put some red or blue cherry shrimp in an aquascape where I can see them do their thing. ada 60 F 60x30x18 is the right price and I see beautiful examples online but I feel 30 litres is not enough, especially considering hardscape and soil going in. (what do you think?) ada 90 F 90x30x20 would be my ideal choice but its sooo expensive. $600+ and then freight to Bundaberg! (Wife says no) Mr aqua Komoda 3ft 90x30x30. - great tank low iron glass but the dimensions are losing the shallow look Mr Aqua Komoda 4tf 120x30x30 - great tank, low iron glass - lots of room for shrimp and a school of celestial danios or chilli rasboras - dimensions might work for shallow look, but lights, plants and filtration getting expensive at this point (plus freight!) lastly and temptingly Mr Aqua 12 gallon bookshelf - 91x21x24. But I cant seem to find low iron glass version in Australian shops? (or are they low iron?). This tank would be perfect but I am worried if I get this tank(one shot at getting it right) I might be unhappy in the long run? Do you guys have any preference here? ( which one and why?) Am I missing any ultra clear shallow tank alternatives? I have seen some mention of FireAqua bookshelf tank online but I cant find a retailer.. and I see you guys talking about aquamaxx tanks but where do I get one of them? Thanks so much for your time and efforts- if you have a tank pref can you suggest the light you would pair it with? It will be a low tech planted tank (wife says no CO2). Budget around $800 for setup of tank lights and filter maybe ( obviously less means plants and shrimp can be added sooner!) any advice welcome.. cheers sub