Shrimp Keeping

I have never kept Cherry Shrimp, but I’ve been told that it is very difficult? Is this true? My friend had a few shrimp and all died within a week, but I have a sneaking suspicion that she did not drop acclimate and that her tank conditions were not proper for the shrimp. I have been researching a lot recently and keeping these little creatures doesn’t seem super difficult. Any tips/advice?

 

Cherry shrimps are one of the easiest shrimps to keep and breed. If you're interested in breeding, then you should only keep in a species only tank. They're not picky eaters and will generally eat just about anything you put in the tank. Lastly, you can keep cherry shrimps as small as a 5 gallon.

 

Cherry shrimps are one of the easiest shrimps to keep and breed. If you're interested in breeding, then you should only keep in a species only tank. They're not picky eaters and will generally eat just about anything you put in the tank. Lastly, you can keep cherry shrimps as small as a 5 gallon.

I’ve read in other places that you can keep them in a 2.5g, but going by what you’re saying, that is not proper, correct? I know that bigger is always better, but I currently have a 2.5g that is not in use and have been exploring my very very limited options for that tank.

 

I’ve read in other places that you can keep them in a 2.5g, but going by what you’re saying, that is not proper, correct? I know that bigger is always better, but I currently have a 2.5g that is not in use and have been exploring my very very limited options for that tank.

2.5 gallon is okay, but a 5 should be the minimum imo.

 

2.5 gallon is okay, but a 5 should be the minimum imo.

I’ve heard that it’s best to have shrimp in planted tanks. Would I be able to plant the 2.5 or is that “overdoing” it?

 

I’ve heard that it’s best to have shrimp in planted tanks. Would I be able to plant the 2.5 or is that “overdoing” it?

Depends on the type of plants you want to add. Mind telling me the dimension of the tank as well as showing a picture of the tank?

 

you can let some java moss float around or sink to the bottom it will grow a great deal of good things for shrimp to eat. Marimo moss balls will also grow things for them including biofilm. A tiny piece of hardwood and a couple clippings of indian almond leaves will provide them with a great food source.

 

Depends on the type of plants you want to add. Mind telling me the dimension of the tank as well as showing a picture of the tank?

It’s a 2.5g bowed tank. Specifically “Aqueon MiniBow 2.5”. Roughly 10.5 x 6.5 x 9. It is not yet set up or cycled. If I were to plant, I’m thinking java moss and/or something else. I do not know much about planting tanks or aquarium plants, but plan to do more research. For this tank, I wouldn’t use gravel, I’d invest in substrate for planting.

 

You can use gravel for plants, but you have to either give the plants root tabs or dirt your tank.

 

For a tank that size you can get a small bag of organic soil and cover it with pool filter sand and it'll give the stem and root feeders some good nutrients.