Biofilm is an essential food source for shrimp. It is also one of the reasons why we need to cycle a shrimp tank for long periods even though the tank might be small. Although the ideal scenario is create a 100% natural ecosystem, we do need certain help from time to time, especially when you…
Does a shrimp tank need to be cycled? The answer is yes. We can of course try to speed up the process so that we can faster introduce the shrimps and enjoy the hobby. In this article, I am going to show you how. Here are some of the fastest ways to cycle shrimp tank:…
Although It is common to have tank mates for ghost shrimps but we need to be careful on which breed of fishes or shrimps to choose. This article suggests some tank mates that are compatible with ghost shrimps. Do note this is for owners who have nano shrimp tanks i.e. tanks that are 10 gallon…
Too soft a ph number is not ideal for a shrimp tank, especially if it is below 5. In this article, I will share 5 tips to help you safely raise the ph of your tank, while minimizing any disturbance to your shrimps. To summarize, here are the 5 tips Use crushed corals Remove excessive…
There are numerous small tanks options for shrimps in the market today. Just knowing what is available is already a tedious effort, not to mention finding the best choice among them, Well, I am gonna to make the job simpler for you by recommending what I think is the best nano tank (defined as under…
In this article, we will discuss 9 different reasons why your shrimp might be dying. There is unfortunately no one reason that can explain every death given the conditions of each tank is different. All we can do is to change one variable at a time until the shrimps stop dying. Has copper been…
Nobody likes mosquito bites which is why I am going to show you 5 different ways to deal with this problem. In addition, you will also learn: What kind of fish can solve this problem for you without affecting your shrimps What commercial products can help to solve this problem quick A fast way to…
Welcome to the first article in our brand new series on showcasing shrimp tank ideas that can inspire you. When I was starting out, I look at a lot of different images for inspiration but the problem was this: I don’t know how to duplicate the idea I saw. I don’t know the products being…
In this article, you will learn not only the answer to the above question but also the following: Learn the 3 factors that determines how many ghost shrimps you can have per gallon Develop a clear understanding of how to set up a one gallon shrimp tank How to solve this ONE critical problem that…
If you have a small space or limited budget, getting a small or nano shrimp tank is not a big idea. The exact size you can get will depend on a number of factors which I will be discussing below. What size of shrimp tank is right for me? Every one has different…
