MABJ Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Hey guys, thought I might pose a question here. Basically the title. I keep only small tanks: three two gallons, a three gallon and a four gallon tank. I want to know if I'll ever get any successful breeding programs from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpy Daddy Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 The smallest tank I ever breed is 8L tank with 6L of water. It is a 100% plant covered tank with Neos; there are flame moss, mini taiwan moss and Marimo. The population overgrown the tank within a three of months and I have to upgrade them to a 20L tank. Addition information for you: The water I used that time are bottle mineral water mixed with aged tap water. It is the easiest and most stable for such a puny tank. I was using inert substrate; don't go active substrate as it will leech stuffs that overload the tiny amount of water. To keep tiny tank successfully, you need a good filtration system, tiny water change daily or twice a week. The plant inside plays a major role as it will balance and stabilize the ecosystem. Louie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 hyoushoku, What type filtration did you use for your 6L ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpy Daddy Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 That time, I overly do it on the filtration. I was using a Ehiem HOB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Thanks and yes that was plenty of filtration to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpy Daddy Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Consider the population inside, it was not really that bad. Neo reproduce extremely fast. If you starting such a small tank, I will suggest you start no more than 5 shrimps. I started with 10 to 15 shrimps and got 50+ within 3 months and I immediately have to upgrade the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MABJ Posted July 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 The smallest tank I ever breed is 8L tank with 6L of water. It is a 100% plant covered tank with Neos; there are flame moss, mini taiwan moss and Marimo. The population overgrown the tank within a three of months and I have to upgrade them to a 20L tank. Addition information for you: The water I used that time are bottle mineral water mixed with aged tap water. It is the easiest and most stable for such a puny tank. I was using inert substrate; don't go active substrate as it will leech stuffs that overload the tiny amount of water. To keep tiny tank successfully, you need a good filtration system, tiny water change daily or twice a week. The plant inside plays a major role as it will balance and stabilize the ecosystem. Thanks for your comments mate. I have kept nanos for a long time and I've learned some of those things the hard way. I keep canisters on most of my tanks, and I have most of them loaded with moss and crypts. I only use inerts like Seachem flourite, and I always use RO water. I think my tiger shrimp are just hitting breeding age and will be breeding soon. I saw all my male shrimp dance last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpy Daddy Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Hope you will get Tigers babies soon. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Keep in mind, the larger the body of water- the more stable the parameters. The smaller the water size, the more you'll have to watch to make sure params are okay. sillyclownloach 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MABJ Posted July 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Keep in mind, the larger the body of water- the more stable the parameters. The smaller the water size, the more you'll have to watch to make sure params are okay. Definitely. I try to keep it topped off every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnemenoi Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 We bred RCS in a half gallon flower vase on the kitchen counter with no filtration and weekly water changes. It can be a pain, but easily doable. Otherwise we had a substaintial quantity in a 2.5 gallon that had an internal fluval EBI filter minus the spraybar fitted into it. Stick with easier neos and you should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MABJ Posted July 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 We bred RCS in a half gallon flower vase on the kitchen counter with no filtration and weekly water changes. It can be a pain, but easily doable. Otherwise we had a substaintial quantity in a 2.5 gallon that had an internal fluval EBI filter minus the spraybar fitted into it. Stick with easier neos and you should be fine. Heh once you've been shrimping for a long time RCS don't do the trick any more . I like blue shrimp, so I have 3 varieties of blues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 LOL I disagree, but to each their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MABJ Posted July 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 LOL I disagree, but to each their own. I dunno Bryce, I'd say one variety doesn't cut it for you either . You've got more than any of us heh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 LOL You got me there, MABJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnemenoi Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 I think our choice for Red Cherries was as a litmus to see if it would actually function. I will say we lost a dozen before we perfected the location, lighting, and water change schedule. We just happened to have an insane colony that we could not get rid of extras, so we decided to try it. If it had been any other neo, they would have been the choice. We have crazy hard tap water (8.4 ph, TDS at 350+) so we just gave up fighting soft water tanks and went with neos that love it. Louie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc4PC2 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 I have six lower grade CBS in a 2.5 gallon right now and two of them are berried. It is my main 48" long shrimp tank where I want them to get berried, and so far, I have only found one SSS grade CBS that is berried. I would really like my TB's to get busy...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 have you tried sectioning off an area? Like making a divider from poret foam? That way you still have the water stability, however they don't have as far to look when the female molts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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