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10 Gallon Red Cherry Shrimp Planted


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Before I begin, I would like to give a quick shout out to the people who have helped me immensely on my start-up process:

dekker59

Cgy_Betta_Guy

fishclubgirl

It has always been the hobby of my father's but I never actually owned my own tank other than betta bowls. So about a month ago, I decided to dive into this hobby and start my own tank up. So I got myself one of my dad's old 10 gallon tanks and I started it up. This is what it looked like on October 30, 2011. Not very interesting and not much going on in the tank. Only a small bunch of Java Ferns and a half dead Jungle Val.

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After about 2 weeks of starring at this, I decided I didn't like it and it wasn't what I was looking for. I had read some stuff online about people using dirt as a substrate and having great success. Being on a budget, I decided I want to give it a try. So I went out to a home depot store and got myself a bag of Miracle Gro Organic Choice. I have to admit, if I were to ask me to start another dirted tank, I would have to refuse; its a lot of work. It was also around this time where I met a great guy, dekker59, on this forum. He helped me out a great deal and gave me some plant clippings. Cheers to you, dekker59! And also a quick thanks to fishclubgirl for the Dwarf Saggitaria.

November 12, 2011

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Some Red Cherry Shrimps were added on November 22, 2011. Purchased about a dozen from a guy on this forum, Wackinator. Paid for a dozen but he threw in a bit more. Thanks mate!

November 22, 2011

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From then on, nothing much has happened other than regular dosing of fertilizers. Until today, December 11, 2011. A guy on this forum, Cgy_Betta_Guy, started a thread and was offering free clippings. Again, I pounced on this opportunity and I met up with him. Another great fellow I got the chance to meet. Thanks you very much, Cgy_Betta_Guy!!! He gave me a wack load of plants and I planted as much as I could into the 10 gallon. I almost gave up on the entire thing because the dirt spewed everywhere. But I stuck with it and I must say, I am quite happy about it.

December 11, 2011

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I will try and update the names of my plants in the coming few days.

Thanks for reading my very first journal and I hope to update as I go. Please feel free to check back for updates and such. Also please check out or subscribe to my youtube channel. I will also try and post updates on there as well!!

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Thank you.

December 15th, 2011

Just found two more berried shrimp for a total of 4 now. Oh I'm excited!

One thing is concerning me thou.

There are some little bug like creatures walking around the glass. Some have 1 tail and some have 2 tails. I'm not 100% convinced that they are shrimp babies just because the first two berried mothers still have their eggs under their tail. Unfortunately they are way too small and I can't focus my camera to take a shot. If anyone can shed some light on this, that would be awesome!

Anyways, here's a new video of them grazing over a wafer biggrin.png

December 25th, 2011

Today I found some baby shrimplets! Such a nice present for Christmas. hehe

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And my Dwarf Saggitaria are growing nicely. lol.gif

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December 15th, 2011

Just found two more berried shrimp for a total of 4 now. Oh I'm excited!

One thing is concerning me thou.

There are some little bug like creatures walking around the glass. Some have 1 tail and some have 2 tails. I'm not 100% convinced that they are shrimp babies just because the first two berried mothers still have their eggs under their tail. Unfortunately they are way too small and I can't focus my camera to take a shot. If anyone can shed some light on this, that would be awesome!

Anyways, here's a new video of them grazing over a wafer :D

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