Chelsea716 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 So I have a 3 gallon fresh water tank in the middle of my 165 gallon hermit crab tank. Sound wierd, but what shrimp would go good in the pool? I used a new and clean kritter keeper for the pool. It is lined with unpainted gravel and has a fake plant in it. I have a few water proof reptile bio-vines in there so my crabs can go in and out. My guys only go in there sometimes so I was looking at adding shrimp. I know it is safe as MANY hermit crab owners have shrimp in there large water pools. It is 12x7.5x8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea716 Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Things I forgot to add: I am making a sponge filter for the tank as well. With an airstone, air pump, tubing, aquarium filter sponge, and a a tube of plastic with the top and bottom cut off as well as holes in the piece. Just a typical DIY filter. I use dechlor water for it as well. I use API water treatment. No added salts or anything. I do %25 water changes weekly right now and a %100 change once a month because my crabs spill a LOT of stuff into the pool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGuppyGirl Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Cherry Shrimp, very forgiving hardy shrimp, plus breed like rabbits if your crabs decide they enjoy the taste of them. Just start with a decent sized colony. Another option would be ghost shrimp. Very cheap and breed quick as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremoose Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 So I have a 3 gallon fresh water tank in the middle of my 165 gallon hermit crab tank. Sound wierd, but what shrimp would go good in the pool? I used a new and clean kritter keeper for the pool. It is lined with unpainted gravel and has a fake plant in it. I have a few water proof reptile bio-vines in there so my crabs can go in and out. My guys only go in there sometimes so I was looking at adding shrimp. I know it is safe as MANY hermit crab owners have shrimp in there large water pools. It is 12x7.5x8. So I have a 3 gallon fresh water tank in the middle of my 165 gallon hermit crab tank. Sound wierd, but what shrimp would go good in the pool? I used a new and clean kritter keeper for the pool. It is lined with unpainted gravel and has a fake plant in it. I have a few water proof reptile bio-vines in there so my crabs can go in and out. My guys only go in there sometimes so I was looking at adding shrimp. I know it is safe as MANY hermit crab owners have shrimp in there large water pools. It is 12x7.5x8. Want pics of your setup so bad! Also: x2 on getting Cherry Shrimp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea716 Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Ok, trying to add a heater to my 3g pool. It is very chilly right now as my crab tank is at 74f but it hits the high 70's and low 80's in the day. I am going to convert my 10 gallon tank in my room into a nice cherry shrimp tank. I need to see how I like the shrimp before adding to the pool. I have a large spot on my dresser for the tank and I am trying to get stuff ready. I will be takin pics of the current tank right now but I have a leak in my water fall so I am trying to patch that. I know a guy in the states is building a 750+ hermit crab tan with I think 80 gallon salt water pool, 30 gallon fresh and a 10 gallon brackish for fiddler crabs. It's very cool how people do this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea716 Posted May 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 OK, what heater is good for this pool? I need a heater ASAP as it is like, 70f-ish. My tank has a air temp of 75-80 and I have a bubbler in the water right now. Going to petsmart tomorrow to buy a filter (tetra internal for small tanks or about 2.5-4 gallons I think). I used them in my betta tanks so I think it will work. Should I add a heater? And is a marimo moss ball good with shrimp? I am looking to add one. I want it to be colder as my hermit crabs prefer cold fresh water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Cherry shrimp don't need a heater, and will be fine in the little tank you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGuppyGirl Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 +1 on what Jason said. My Cherrys, Rili's and Red Tiger Shrimp tanks don't have heaters and they breed like rabbits. All they require is a good diet and clean water. Shrimp adore moss balls, just make sure you soak in a snail killer solution first as they sometimes have hitchhikers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea716 Posted May 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Okay, what water tempature is too cold? It's at 67f right now O.O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGuppyGirl Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 I have read posts on other forums of people in California keeping Cherrys in their outdoor ponds where the temp on winter gets a slow as 55F, all that happened was the breeding rate dropped till it got warmer. These are incredibly hardy shrimp so I think would be okay at 67F, mine currently are at 70-72F and are doing well, not a big population explosion but steady reproduction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea716 Posted May 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Okay, do RCS benefit from any thing? Maybe a marimo moss ball? Seeing the cold water needs I think that is good . Can I keep ot Unfiltered? My sponge filter didn't work. I use a turke baster to remove dirt once every 2 to 3 days. I need to wait a few weeks unil o can get a filter. Is a tetra internal filter for 2.5 gallon tanks good? I could place a thingnove the intake to prevent the shrimp from getting sucked in. The water isn't more then 8 inches deep :-|. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGuppyGirl Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) They do need a filter, I had picked up one at a lfs for aroun $10 that works amazing. Shrimp love plants, plus so funny watching them crawl all over them. http://oceanlabaquatics.com/?p=241 I have the double sponge in a 10G, they are cheap and very efficient. My Cherrys will sit on the sponge like stairs. Edited May 26, 2013 by SuperGuppyGirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea716 Posted May 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 I am going to Big Al's today to pick up a marimo moss ball (well... two of them... one for my 3g and one for an experiment) so I will try an find a nice filter there. HAS to be internal or sponge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 pick up a marimo moss ball Could have some nice hitchhikers too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGuppyGirl Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 +1 on ck, bleach the moss ball, I infested my 6G edge with a moss ball complete with ramshorn snails. Those buggers can easily crash a shrimp tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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