Cherry Shrimp Tank?

Hello everyone,

I just bought a 1 gallon tank that I want to keep as a shrimp tank (after it cycles, of course). It has a heater set at 78 degrees and a filter. Is it possible to keep 1 or maybe even 2 cherry shrimp in that small of a space? Would I be better off with a different kind of shrimp? Can they live by themselves and not be depressed?

I'm new to the shrimp scene, but have been keeping a ghost shrimp with my betta fish in a 5.5 gallon after it was accidentally scooped up with some other fish I was buying, and I was given it for free. I think they are so charming to watch, and I think a little duo would be adorable in their own little space. I just want to make sure I don't cramp them too much.

I've done a bit of research on them and they don't seem too hard to care for. I'm planning on putting java moss in the tank because I read that they really enjoy that stuff. I don't want to rush into anything until I know what would be best for them. Any tips or advice would be appreciated!

 

Yes, you can keep shrimp there, I would put three in, they will reproduce but you shouldn’t have more then ten in there

 

Yes they will reproduce kind of like snails. I have a 5.5 that started with 7 and has close to 100 in it now. Heavily planted and seems like they’re doing fine.

 

I think cherry shrimp would be best. They are colorful and tiny. Other types of dwarf shrimp are more delicate.

They do love mosses! lots of surface area for things to munch on. Lots of plants in general is good for them. They should have lower nitrates (I keep mine less than five). It’s easier to achieve that in a heavily planted tanks. My shrimp love floating plants. They hang out on them all the time.

Make sure have the tank not only cycled, but set up for awhile. They do best when they have biofilm to munch on. You can leave the light on or put it next to a window to speed up algae growth.

Smaller water changes are best. I advise against changing the whole gallon at once. They are sensitive to changes in water parameters. You can make this easier on them by letting the new water sit out for 24 hours before you change it. This allows it to de-gas. The pH of tap water changes after it de-gases, so letting it sit out will make it closer to the pH in your tank.

Do you know your gH or kH? My tap water is at almost zero, so I added limestone to boost it. Hardness is important for healthy, safe molting. It shouldn’t be too hard, though. I’d have to double check the range it should be in.

I have seen some adorable tiny tanks with shrimp in them! I hope you post pictures.

 

View attachment 501380 View attachment 501379 Yes they will reproduce kind of like snails. I have a 5.5 that started with 7 and has close to 100 in it now. Heavily planted and seems like they’re doing fine.

The general rule is 10 shrimp per gallon

 

AJE I here ya and I’ve spoke to them about this....they’re just not listening .

 

AJE I here ya and I’ve spoke to them about this....they’re just not listening .

Ughh... those spoiled, rotten, smart aleck shrimp need a whoppin’

 

I think cherry shrimp would be best. They are colorful and tiny. Other types of dwarf shrimp are more delicate.

They do love mosses! lots of surface area for things to munch on. Lots of plants in general is good for them. They should have lower nitrates (I keep mine less than five). It’s easier to achieve that in a heavily planted tanks. My shrimp love floating plants. They hang out on them all the time.

Make sure have the tank not only cycled, but set up for awhile. They do best when they have biofilm to munch on. You can leave the light on or put it next to a window to speed up algae growth.

Smaller water changes are best. I advise against changing the whole gallon at once. They are sensitive to changes in water parameters. You can make this easier on them by letting the new water sit out for 24 hours before you change it. This allows it to de-gas. The pH of tap water changes after it de-gases, so letting it sit out will make it closer to the pH in your tank.

Do you know your gH or kH? My tap water is at almost zero, so I added limestone to boost it. Hardness is important for healthy, safe molting. It shouldn’t be too hard, though. I’d have to double check the range it should be in.

I have seen some adorable tiny tanks with shrimp in them! I hope you post pictures.

I like this site for info. He has good youtube videos as well.

Thank you so much for all the advice. I am still kind of new to fishkeeping...I've never tested for kH. I used to use test strips that told me what my hardness was. I think it was in the range of 7? If that sounds like a number that describes hardness, lol. I remember it was a little on the harder side because I was worried it was harmful.

 

Thank you so much for all the advice. I am still kind of new to fishkeeping...I've never tested for kH. I used to use test strips that told me what my hardness was. I think it was in the range of 7? If that sounds like a number that describes hardness, lol. I remember it was a little on the harder side because I was worried it was harmful.

I’ve been doing this for years and never started testing hardness until a few months ago when I got shrimp.

 

I still haven’t tested for hardness! Got to say I rarely ever test. Maybe once a month when I want to feel like a scientist (mad). .