Tank size for shrimp

[es31710]

Hey i was wondering wat the smallest size tank cherry shrimp could be on without anyfish or anything else just shrimp and the decor like live plants and stuff?

[Beebz]

A 5 gallon can house a good number of shrimp. Even better would be a ten gallon that could hold 100-200 shrimp.

[korith]

Larger tank size is better than smaller, easier to keep the water parameters stable. I keep several 5g and 10g shrimp tanks. I do have some 2.5g shrimp tanks which need more frequent water changes and care. Sponge filters work really well shrimp tanks.

[es31710]

Would something like this be ok and if so how many shrimp could i have in the 3 gal and 5 gal? if i'm planning doing like cherry shrimp http://www.petco.com/product/113683/...rium-Kits.aspx and should i do sand or gravel

[Strider199]

The larger of the two would be my choice. A 5 gallon would easily hold 40 shrimp. Just make sure the filter in-take has a fine sponge over it so the little baby shrimp wont get sucked up into the filter.

I prefer gravel but thats me. Everyone has their own preference for substrate.

[es31710]

Thanks for the help. what would i feed them?

[Strider199]

Cheery shrimp like to harvest on java moss and algae but they will eat fish flakes, algae wafers, shrimp pellets, etc. They eat it all. Just dont over feed.

[es31710]

If I hae Java fern in there would tht be all the food they need? Sorry I never had shrimp b4

[korith]

They will eat off the microflora on the plants and such. They will eat pretty much anything. Just avoid foods with copper in them. With shrimp a little food goes a long way. Pellets, flake, algae, and veggies all work.