heff Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I have what I believe is a 5 gallon tank that's currently sitting empty that I'm considering putting shrimp in. No filter, no heater, no light (only ambient office light. I'd probably put a small piece of wood with some christmas moss, along with some gravel from my established tank to get the bacteria going. I'd probably remove the gravel so I can vacuum the bottom easier. Do I need to worry about the water getting stagnant from no circulation? Is there anything else I need to keep in mind? I would be doing water changes once a week, which would not be an undertaking. Thanks! Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I think it could work, but I'd add a small internal filter to be safe. I've used those cheap AquaGiant filters ($10 or less) with decent results on small tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heff Posted April 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) Just something to keep the water moving. Reaching back and giving it a stir once an hour probably won't work eh? Edited April 28, 2011 by heff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ty_s Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 ill buy u the 6.50 filter man lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okotoks Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 I started a 10 gallon shrimp tank that is Low/medium tech a while ago, and found that it needs circulation. No air pump and no heater, but it does have a very small HOB for circulation and about 3 watts per gallon lighting for the plants. I used the fluval shrimp substrate and they seem to love it. 10 Cherry shrimp turned into about 40+ on no time. For plants It is covered 25% with dwarf hairgrass, 25% glossostigma, and 1 small amazon sword, rest is bare. Tons of shrimp, 1 assassin snail, 1 male and 1 female endler and 2 ottos. It is my healthiest and best looking tank, which is amazing considering how low tech and simple it is. Sorry for the run on sentences, English isnt my first language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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