New comer on Shrimps setup

[iceman81737]

Originally Posted by lucas_1957

actually, i think his plants are alright. they are all very low-tech, java fern, hornwort, and anubias. i think if u add some hardscape, like rocks or wood, i think it would looke even better.

Thanks for the advice... Plan on puting some lava & slate on it...

[iceman81737]

Originally Posted by inque

just need to do some rearranging
stem plants will look better is place at background or middle of tank
the nanas prefer shady areas if not spot algae will start to appear on the leaves.

noted ... Shady area I just put some frogbit & duck weed...cheers

A few more advices for you while you do rescapping.. try not to stir the soil as it may cause ammonia spike, and also to quarrantine plants before adding to the tank to prevent hiccups in future (eg planaria, snails or hydra etc.) Good Luck

[iceman81737]

Originally Posted by natsuboku

A few more advices for you while you do rescapping.. try not to stir the soil as it may cause ammonia spike, and also to quarrantine plants before adding to the tank to prevent hiccups in future (eg planaria, snails or hydra etc.) Good Luck

that is in my curosity of the snail. As u seen in picture.. Are they safe? Also there is some "Slug" like without shell...Are they harmful to the shrimp?

[lucas_1957]

Originally Posted by iceman81737

that is in my curosity of the snail. As u seen in picture.. Are they safe? Also there is some "Slug" like without shell...Are they harmful to the shrimp?

Yes, the snails are safe. the slug is planaria, also known as flatworm. it eats decaying matter, but may attack smaller shrimps.

Originally Posted by iceman81737

noted ... Shady area I just put some frogbit & duck weed...cheers

not too sure if you have ottos in the tank
introduce them into your tank , they help in keep certain algae
in check plus they are fun to watch

Originally Posted by cheetf

Can I know why you consider his tank messy?

its my personal comment so dun dig so much into it .for me the tank has spots all over the tank,there are just things everywhere =) . Just gives me the messy feeling .

[ahloy]

a good start bro.. i also look abit messy to me.. maybe u can remove some so it look better and neater.. and also easier to spot the shrimp.. actually scaping is up to urself, if u like it then keep it..

another thing i wan to add is the lighting.. i think from the pic, ur light seem to be just a small one for the tank.. try to get some then can light up the whole tank, i will increase the viewing pleasure..

Originally Posted by iceman81737

that is in my curosity of the snail. As u seen in picture.. Are they safe? Also there is some "Slug" like without shell...Are they harmful to the shrimp?

I would not like to have that in a shrimp tank.. but once you have that in your tank.. chances are that you will not be able to remove them all. Read from some threads that it may be harmful as its body produces some toxic substances.. Maybe you can search around the forum to look out for more details

[iceman81737]

Originally Posted by lucas_1957

Yes, the snails are safe. the slug is planaria, also known as flatworm. it eats decaying matter, but may attack smaller shrimps.

thanks bro...