Planted CRS/Tiger ShrimpTank - Page 3

31-01-2011, 09:02 AM

Thanks. Using Aqua Zonic T5 16x2 Watt but i only switch one tube on that is 16 Watt as my tank is about 10 gallons.

FYI, i am following WPG Rule of 1 watt per gallon. that equals to 1.6(sufficient) Watt per gallon, if i go 32 Watt then it be 3.2 (high).

So i will switch my light mode from high to sufficient lighting according to my tank needs and how it responds, signs of responds include algae, photosynthesis, shrimp activity etc.

cheers ben

31-01-2011, 09:03 AM

Oh ya, my tank is about 9-10gallons.

Hershley · 31-01-2011, 09:12 AM

Thanks for ur detailed info Ben abt ur lighting. Cheers

31-01-2011, 10:59 AM

Very nice setup, I like the "Lover Bridge". The plant setup are very nice, growing very well too. Hope u could show us more pics of yr shrimps collection. ThkQ for sharing.

xirus · 01-02-2011, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by leonben

Like to share some pictures of my CRS/Tiger shrimp planted tank. Feel free to leave your comments. Experience in planted shrimp tank. 1.5 years /:- ).

With mini pelia, Hermantus Cuba, donwai, christmas moss, US fissidens etc, mini 4 leave cover etc.

Live stock - Tiger shrimp, CRS-golden white + Hinomaru CRS.BDS

Please bear with the not so high quality Pictures taken by a lousy Sony cam with just 7.2 mega pixel.

wow...ur tank is very nice...how i wish i can do something like urs

02-02-2011, 06:59 PM

How much CO2 you inject bro? I used to inject CO2 but the shrimps not doing very well after.

02-02-2011, 10:53 PM

Dear All,

Thanks for all your great comments on this setup. Really motivates me to think of more beautiful landscapes for shrimp keeping. Really had a lot of good comments on the bridge, fyi i made it out of few pieces of driftwood sawed and glued together using special water proof glue from DIY shop HOME FIX.

CO2 can be on 24 hours at 1 bubble per 3 secs or with timer 1 bubble per sec/2 secs. PH is kept stable with 1) little water changes as water changes affect ph by a lot due to our tap water high ph of 7.5 ++ and 2) ada/gex ph altering water type soils etc. 3) benbachi black control - note this is a bit more expensive to use.

Share some more pics of the landscape after a slight rescape. Looks better now. Also like to share some pictures of my ss hino crs/bds, golden white CRS & tiger shrimp.

cheers Ben
Wishing fellow Hobbyist and Moderators a Happy & Prosperous CNY.

More photos at

http://www.flickr.com/photos/leonben/

09-02-2011, 01:36 AM

wow... really nice tank.. quite an inspiration

09-02-2011, 04:47 PM

Love your tank~! You must have put in a lot of work for nice plants and nice shrimps to co-exist~!

02-02-2011, 10:53 PM	#27
leonben Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks and Updates Dear All, Thanks for all your great comments on this setup. Really motivates me to think of more beautiful landscapes for shrimp keeping. Really had a lot of good comments on the bridge, fyi i made it out of few pieces of driftwood sawed and glued together using special water proof glue from DIY shop HOME FIX. CO2 can be on 24 hours at 1 bubble per 3 secs or with timer 1 bubble per sec/2 secs. PH is kept stable with 1) little water changes as water changes affect ph by a lot due to our tap water high ph of 7.5 ++ and 2) ada/gex ph altering water type soils etc. 3) benbachi black control - note this is a bit more expensive to use. Share some more pics of the landscape after a slight rescape. Looks better now. Also like to share some pictures of my ss hino crs/bds, golden white CRS & tiger shrimp. cheers Ben Wishing fellow Hobbyist and Moderators a Happy & Prosperous CNY. More photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/leonben/

31-01-2011, 09:02 AM	#21
leonben Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks. Using Aqua Zonic T5 16x2 Watt but i only switch one tube on that is 16 Watt as my tank is about 10 gallons. FYI, i am following WPG Rule of 1 watt per gallon. that equals to 1.6(sufficient) Watt per gallon, if i go 32 Watt then it be 3.2 (high). So i will switch my light mode from high to sufficient lighting according to my tank needs and how it responds, signs of responds include algae, photosynthesis, shrimp activity etc. cheers ben

31-01-2011, 09:03 AM	#22
leonben Guest Posts: n/a	Oh ya, my tank is about 9-10gallons.

31-01-2011, 09:12 AM	#23
Hershley Endangered Dragon Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,133	Thanks for ur detailed info Ben abt ur lighting. Cheers

31-01-2011, 10:59 AM	#24
Grace Guest Posts: n/a	Very nice setup, I like the "Lover Bridge". The plant setup are very nice, growing very well too. Hope u could show us more pics of yr shrimps collection. ThkQ for sharing.

02-02-2011, 06:59 PM	#26
kelvinlim11 Guest Posts: n/a	How much CO2 you inject bro? I used to inject CO2 but the shrimps not doing very well after.

09-02-2011, 01:36 AM	#28
doofie Guest Posts: n/a	wow... really nice tank.. quite an inspiration

09-02-2011, 04:47 PM	#29
David Lim Guest Posts: n/a	Love your tank~! You must have put in a lot of work for nice plants and nice shrimps to co-exist~!

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