(more hours = more tend of algae bloom)Īdd in 2-3 Mineral Rock/Stone do not follow the instruction at the back of the packet. Java moss tied to wood/shrimp hiding place etc etc(use a fishing line or some strings),Īdd in Plants, then place your lights on for 3 or 4 hours daily set on your timer.

1ml treats around 40litres of water for seachem prime. you may add in dechlorinated water slowly now Now add in filter with medias,turn on the air pump. Is good to have test kits but if you dont, its fine with this set up.įirstly add in Bacteria to the tank, 1 spoonful and spread as the base of the tank, if you're using liquid form then its fine to pour it in too.Ģnd, Add soil and flatten them, shrimps prefer flat surfaces. Gh/Kh/Ph/Tds Meter/Ammonia/Nitrate/Nitrite There's lots of brands out there, i used mineral rock from Secret Shrimp Society - $8 Java Moss and marimo moss ball chosen - $6 total Up to your budget, have some dark spots for them to hide if possible.Īny LED white light that is cheap, ive chosen TOP AQUA 30cm - $23 after discount around $20? I've used cactus wood and some old accessories like water valve/water pipes etc u can see in the tank - ( wood $3-4 per piece Fb/Carousell) You just need it for start up, see your budget and buy. (i'm using BorneoWild Enlive $25 balance from other tanks), (the cheapest is $5-6 PSB BACTERIA LIQUID FORM per bottle and of course there is BACTER AE brand etc etc more expensive).

You can buy any brands of bacteria you wish to use, can be liquid can be powder. Ocean Free Pump 1000 + Airline Tubing ($6.50+$1)ĪNS PLANTA SOIL (RED/PINK PACKET $5.50 x 2) Sera Siporax Mini small packet $3.50 at seaview I'm using a 5gallon betta 1ft tank, recommendation is 10gallon(37litres) more water = more stable water parameters. I'm using a old betta breeding 1ft tank(im sure you can get a Brand new crystal cube/nano tank of size 30x30x30 for less than $30 if you know where to look for it).

(of course if you have old stuffs pls use it to be more cheap ) Please follow the steps as im going for cheapest method to keep shrimp safely. Water temp: 18 - 28☌ Recommended(I'm keeping them in 31 degrees btw) Actually i posted this about a month ago, however it has been deleted.įirstly understanding Neo Caridina Shrimps

Setting up a shrimp tank