Before you start a shrimp tank!!

[onlyyouknow]

Originally Posted by reaverx

just to add , i ever did once do a " clean " up on one of the tanks , causing stirring of the dirt and debris , next day had several shrimps dead due to the ammonia spike ( caused by stirring the bottom )

If you wanna clean the gravel, must do it regularly. Or else never do it.

Originally Posted by onlyyouknow

If you wanna clean the gravel, must do it regularly. Or else never do it.

tats why i never do it , tat time backside itchy go and do , anyway the BB will breakdown the wastes so not necessary to do

[onlyyouknow]

Originally Posted by reaverx

tats why i never do it , tat time backside itchy go and do , anyway the BB will breakdown the wastes so not necessary to do

So if you want gravel, maybe set up an undergravel filter would be good. The extra aeration will help in breaking down the waste and toxic gases will not get trapped within the gravel so easily.

Originally Posted by onlyyouknow

So if you want gravel, maybe set up an undergravel filter would be good. The extra aeration will help in breaking down the waste and toxic gases will not get trapped within the gravel so easily.

Dear all,

I read about the undergravel and the popular view is that it will eventually clog?

Anyway, I am thinking of having a deeper gravel (say 2 inches) so that I can plant some rooted plants in my intended shrimp tank (for CRS). Can any one advice whether there is any plant to avoid for shrimps? I am thinking of getting Tiger lillies and perhaps APP.

Appreciate the advice.

Cheers

[thomas-seah]

Originally Posted by slowcat

Dear all,

I read about the undergravel and the popular view is that it will eventually clog?

Anyway, I am thinking of having a deeper gravel (say 2 inches) so that I can plant some rooted plants in my intended shrimp tank (for CRS). Can any one advice whether there is any plant to avoid for shrimps? I am thinking of getting Tiger lillies and perhaps APP.

Appreciate the advice.

Cheers

hope this thread helps by abit.
http://www.arofanatics.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=408200