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  1. RolyMo

    Show us your shrimp tank 2013

    Plus some of the sponsors have some great quality shrimp.
  2. RolyMo

    Show us your shrimp tank 2013

    Agreed Otto72. Very inspirational!! Love em. Keeps making me think I should get another/larger tank. R
  3. RolyMo

    CRS new tank

    Hi mate I have recently setup a low tech fully planted CRS tank for the first time. I don't use co2 (gS or liquid) and rarely EI dose (once every few weeks). Lights are 0.5watts/litre. No issues. I am still flabbergasted to this day that it works.
  4. RolyMo

    Your Opinion please on adding RCS to a CRS tank

    Nathaniel I would love to get a new tank. When I recently ran this fella past my wife suggesting a new tank for it, the responsive was a quick, decisive and ultimately doom laden one. "Over my dead body" So does that mean I can't have another shrimp tank might result in some harsher words...
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    Your Opinion please on adding RCS to a CRS tank

    Michael Thank you also. I think I might be swaying to keeping them in the fish tank and leaving the CRS in their own tank. I have done well so far in looking after them so I dont want to disturb the equilibrium. Cheers R
  6. RolyMo

    Your Opinion please on adding RCS to a CRS tank

    Hi Kirk Good points. Thank you. Much appreciated. R
  7. RolyMo

    Your Opinion please on adding RCS to a CRS tank

    Hello I did a spot check on my fish tank today and in particular the internal Juwel filter. The reason I check the filter is because I normally find a cherry shrimp in there. To my surprise I found 2 quite small Cherry Shrimp in the filter. So I am guess someone has been a bit busy!!! :cigar...
  8. RolyMo

    What is the best baby shrimp / shrimplet food?

    Hi guys and gals I have been hovering around the checkout button for some items for my shrimp today. One of the items was some Benibachi Baby food. I get the impression that powder food is best for the little fellas, but wondered if there was a clear winner in the baby shrimp food market and/or...
  9. RolyMo

    Water Changes on my Shrimp Tank

    Ha Ha, visions of the film "The Thing" popped into my head!! The pack is now in the freezer.
  10. RolyMo

    Water Changes on my Shrimp Tank

    Bugger. Was I supposed the freeze the beemax?
  11. RolyMo

    Water Changes on my Shrimp Tank

    Firstly I am no expert. I too am learning. But first question back to you is, looking at the tank is anything wrong to make you think you need to change your current routine? As mine is similar but without the liquid carbon. Mine is a low tech tank so not artificially added carbon. You...
  12. RolyMo

    African Filter Shrimp | Atya gabonensis

    Cool Foxfish. Make sure you post some pictures from the LFS and when they are in your tank!!! Sounds exciting. Rolymo
  13. RolyMo

    What size shrimp tank?

    I have started to keep CRS in a 25ltr low tech tank. Going in with my eyes wide open and well aware that things can go wrong fast due to the size. But I have it fully planted and am doing all the things that the good people on here advise. Such as RO water, a very good substrate and watching the...
  14. RolyMo

    Is there an optimum lights on period for CRS Shrimp ?

    Will look forward to the delivery, and see what the impact of this is. Very interested. Lindy - Surely if there is lots of motion and turnover then there is lots of oxygen going into the water column. Do CRS prefer high oxygenated water. After 1.5 days of lights on for a longer period I can...
  15. RolyMo

    Is there an optimum lights on period for CRS Shrimp ?

    Ok have added to the shopping list some Benibachi BeeMax despite not seeing any reviews on the web. Hoping that the size of my tank and the daily usage will mean that I don't run out of this stuff too quickly. R
  16. RolyMo

    What Autumn stuff can I add to my shrimp tank

    I have regenerated purigen a few times in the fish tank. As per the directions and using seachem dechlorinator. Everything fine. Not a problem.
  17. RolyMo

    Is there an optimum lights on period for CRS Shrimp ?

    Yeah I would be interested in the oxygenator as I tripped over it last night. I have no airline. I have raised the filter outlet out of the water to make definitive water movement, but still feel it may need additional oxygen. The shrimp seem more active after a filter and water change so...
  18. RolyMo

    What Autumn stuff can I add to my shrimp tank

    Iain agreed. Leaves have all started to change colour and drop in Southern Hampshire. The Meon valley is a picture. Took the girls to the forest for a play and forage, and had a wide range of trees to harvest from. Picked up leaves from beech, horse chestnut, and pine needles. Will throw the...
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    What Autumn stuff can I add to my shrimp tank

    Thankfully due to some shipping errors, I have approx 3litres of purigen so I can afford to be extravagant. But if it is going to be removing good stuff from the water column I might reconsider. Although shrimp all seem good to date. R
  20. RolyMo

    What Autumn stuff can I add to my shrimp tank

    Horse chestnut leaves?
  21. RolyMo

    What Autumn stuff can I add to my shrimp tank

    Are pine needles ok?
  22. RolyMo

    Is there an optimum lights on period for CRS Shrimp ?

    Hi Basil New one on me. Go on. Would my bacteria diminish? Is this more beneficial to the plants, shrimp or both? Thanks for the tip mate. Roly
  23. RolyMo

    Is there an optimum lights on period for CRS Shrimp ?

    Cool. Thanks for the tips. I have set the timer to come on earlier and finish at 10pm Right now there is no algae. Snails but no algae. Thanks R
  24. RolyMo

    Is there an optimum lights on period for CRS Shrimp ?

    Great pointers gents thank you. I shall increase the light levels by a couple of hours and see what happens. Thanks R
  25. RolyMo

    Is there an optimum lights on period for CRS Shrimp ?

    I have a small low tech planted tank No co2 Lights on for 6 hours Only CRS shrimp Is there and minimum or optimum time for lights on for the shrimp or do plants take priority? Cheers in advance Roly
  26. RolyMo

    What Autumn stuff can I add to my shrimp tank

    Really appreciate the discussion on this subject, especially how to prepare the leaves them. Basil - Looking forward to seeing that document As with Catappa leaves and banana leaves are their any health properties that Oak and Beech leaves have?
  27. RolyMo

    What Autumn stuff can I add to my shrimp tank

    Now Autumn appears to be upon us. I wondered if there were certain leaves and other tree based seed type things that I could take advantage of in my local surroundings for my shrimp and fish tanks. BTW I live in England. I was swear I have several Adler trees nearby me. Or should I say to...
  28. RolyMo

    CRS FEEDING TIME

    Hi Michael Yep seen that one along with a few others. Thanks. I saw a breeding chart on shrimp toast.com, but have not quite got my head around it. I was just curious as to whether my SS ones would breed inferior grade or the same. But it's seems like a potential mixture. Waiting for the fun to...
  29. RolyMo

    CRS FEEDING TIME

    Thanks guys Appreciate the pointers on the breeding. I will have to do more on the research. I thought my SS from one of the sponsors were great colouration of red and white. Curious as to how good the SSS is now. Thanks Roly
  30. RolyMo

    CRS FEEDING TIME

    Hi Bogwood I am confused on the breeding stuff. And wonder if you could point me in the right direction at the risk of hijacking your thread a little. I have some normal SS grade CRS. Do they just produce more SS grade shrimp or is their offspring lesser quality? If I add PRL I assume they will...
  31. RolyMo

    CRS FEEDING TIME

    Hey Bogwood They look smashing. Can I ask what type/grade of CRS they are? Regards R
  32. RolyMo

    Some daft newbie questions on shrimp

    Yes reading Journals is very addictive. Yes that is Georges CRS low tech tank. But clearly it is not on the cheap as he has some PRL shrimp in there. LDCGroomer (Lindy) is changing up a gear with some other shrimp other than CRS. Spartacus (Murray) is also doing CRS at the moment. His Journal is...
  33. RolyMo

    Some daft newbie questions on shrimp

    Hi Ben No problem. Its all a learning experience for me, especially as i have spent the last year mucking about with a high tech set up. I seem to have done it without breaking my bank. The tank and bits cost me £50. Real cost was the 10 SS grade CRS shrimp, as I wanted to make sure I had some...
  34. RolyMo

    Some daft newbie questions on shrimp

    Hi Ben I am currently using the Dennerle Nano filter. Mine was second hand (bought with the tank from the LFS) so it is missing the spray bar. So I have the jet pointing from the back right corner to the front left corner. I have raised it so that the output nozzle is just under the surface so...
  35. RolyMo

    Some daft newbie questions on shrimp

    Thanks Iain, appreciate the advice. So quickie question on the 6-12. Clearly it works. But just casting my mind back to setting up my Rio 180l, and was told not to add too many fish at once as you increase the bio load and thus bacteria cannot deal with breaking down the amonia etc. But I am...
  36. RolyMo

    Some daft newbie questions on shrimp

    Lol Murray All advice very welcome. I personally don't particularly want to spend £30/shrimp at this early point of shrimp keeping as I feel there is a great risk of loosing my investment early whilst I learn the ropes. Should I get good at it, then it might be nice to have some designer...
  37. RolyMo

    Some daft newbie questions on shrimp

    Thanks Michael W. I shall research those suggested shrimp. I have been looking at both sponsors as to their stock and grading. Cheers for your help. R
  38. RolyMo

    Some daft newbie questions on shrimp

    I find myself on week 3 of cycling my first nano shrimp tank. Status so far:- Planted, cycling using some filter material from my fish tank. Bundled in with some wool and a 60 dennier stocking end containing purigen, all packed into a nano filter. NO CO2 and lights on for 5-6 hours a day...
  39. RolyMo

    What do I need for my first Shrimp Tank

    Is there a hight limit in filling these nano tanks etc?
  40. RolyMo

    What do I need for my first Shrimp Tank

    Hi Sciencefiction Agreed I was not going to release shrimp in until I had switched from tap to RO and then got the TDS levels to the appropriate amount, which I still need to look up. So I am in no rush and will do what is required to get the environment to a suitable place for the shrimps...
  41. RolyMo

    What do I need for my first Shrimp Tank

    Cheers sciencefiction. You are right the shrimp seem to be fine. By way of update. I went and bought a big bag and ADA Amazonia thinking the smaller bag would not allow me to do the perspective trick. I also bought a roll of wool (pond filter wool) which the LFS said is what they used in the...
  42. RolyMo

    What do I need for my first Shrimp Tank

    Trying to find photos of peoples Nano shrimp tanks for inspiration most of them are close ups of the shrimp themselves. But I wanted to see some which are not overly planted so that shrimp and on show rather than hide constantly.
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    What do I need for my first Shrimp Tank

    Cheers Murray I will have a go at Amazon.de when I get back from hols. Lindy - Lol. Well I had to deal with my other half who came back with the kids who took 30 secs to see the tank and then blabbed to mummy and then I got the "Why, We have no room, why did you not tell me". The change is...
  44. RolyMo

    What do I need for my first Shrimp Tank

    Murray It is literally as easy as just creating an account in Amazon.de and ordering. I have a Amazon Prime account on the UK site I am guessing that wont carry across for free delivery. Cheers Roly
  45. RolyMo

    What do I need for my first Shrimp Tank

    Thanks aliclarke86 I feel assured that I dont have to add that to the kit list. Cheers Roly
  46. RolyMo

    What do I need for my first Shrimp Tank

    Thanks Murray. Its all a whirl to try and ensure I don't kill the CRS's on the first go. Just figured out the Fluvel nano heater is not adjustable so will need to find out what temp that hits. Was hoping to start off with perhaps 5 CRS grade S or maybe grade SS as a beginner, is that fair...
  47. RolyMo

    What do I need for my first Shrimp Tank

    Made the call and got a second hand Do!Aqua tank with fluvel light, dennerle nana filter an Fluval heater (which incidentally seems to have no way of controlling the temp), co2 reg and tubing (no solenoid) all for £49. It appears to fit nicely on the cabinet. Now I need to decide on...
  48. RolyMo

    What do I need for my first Shrimp Tank

    Cool. Cheers.
  49. RolyMo

    What do I need for my first Shrimp Tank

    Thanks Big Clown. I have been watching that one. His prices keep fluctuating, and I think the tank is a tad too small, but great offer. Quick question. Can I quick start the tank cycling process by taking a bit of my existing filter sponge from my normal fish tank (non RO) and add to the new...
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    What do I need for my first Shrimp Tank

    That's for the pointer nduli. Was too late. To set the scene even more. Below is the piece of furniture I was proposing to put the tank on. The room is part of a kitchen diner, with a patio door to the right. It is NW facing and so does not get direct sunlight. The piece of furniture is a...
  51. RolyMo

    What do I need for my first Shrimp Tank

    Thanks Gill. Great tips, especially the hard water and breeder suggestions. Thanks. I actually quite like the Cardinals you mentioned. Although are are they as trendy as the various strains of bees? I think they look like some f the sea water shrimp. However I get the impression that I will...
  52. RolyMo

    What do I need for my first Shrimp Tank

    Ah the same links and likewise thinking. Like it. Food for the thought with a kit with substrate. £170. As you say just need to add a heater a TDS thingy, plants and hardscape, ro, shrimp.
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    What do I need for my first Shrimp Tank

    Nduli and mafoo thanks. Of course I had forgotten that simple calc. How reliable are these monitor things (the TDS)? Also 60l was mentioned as a minimum. Is this a preference, a realisation that I'm a noob and that I need the larger tank as a safety buffer or the bigger the tank the more...
  54. RolyMo

    What do I need for my first Shrimp Tank

    Blimey. Overwhelmed with the tips. Thank you. nduli - A pint and half!!!! Blimey you have a very favourable pub near you. Hmm TDS meter that is a new one on me. Will have to look into that one. Murray - Cheers for the tip on Dennerle and pads. I have no clue as what brands are good in the...
  55. RolyMo

    What do I need for my first Shrimp Tank

    Blimey. Overwhelmed with the tips. Thank you. nduli - A pint and half!!!! Blimey you have a very favourable pub near you. Hmm TDS meter that is a new one on me. Will have to look into that one. Murray - Cheers for the tip on Dennerle and pads. I have no clue as what brands are good in the...
  56. RolyMo

    What do I need for my first Shrimp Tank

    Wow. Thanks Mafoo. Very concise. Much appreciated. If no CO2 system, am I adding liquid carbon or opting for a low tech setup? Will go and research some more. Thank you. Roly
  57. RolyMo

    What do I need for my first Shrimp Tank

    Hello I am one year into fishkeeping and in my 180l tank I already have Amano and red cherry's shrimp. I recently added some low grade CRS to the tank and promptly saw them disappear never to be seen again (i'm sure they are there. Just hiding). Which got me thinking that I saw in my LFS...
  58. RolyMo

    Breeders and Keepers Vol.1

    No chance of getting this on the iPad I guess? ;) Best I get reading quickly then.
  59. RolyMo

    Breeders and Keepers Vol.1

    Just got a copy in ADC London!! Looks really good. Photography is superb.
  60. RolyMo

    Absolute shrimp novice seeking advice.

    Good point on the fish
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    Absolute shrimp novice seeking advice.

    I have Amano and Cherry red in mine. With no problem. Admittedly with red dwarf Gouramis. No issues what so ever. Amano's dont seem to give a hoot the Red cherry's tend to hide away and are see rarely,
  62. RolyMo

    What shrimp can I get next?

    Thanks Tim I have been thinking another tank might be in order, perhaps a nano. But I understand you really have to be on top of a nano as if things go wrong, they go wrong quickly. Hence my first ever tank was a 180l. But I do like the idea of a shrimp only nano. Cost as well. Justissaayman -...
  63. RolyMo

    What shrimp can I get next?

    Hello. I am now officially 1 year into my new hobby of fishkeeping. You can see what I have on the signature, but in summary its a planted tank, CO2 injected and contains community fish, Amano and Cherry red shrimp. I am in London on Tuesday and was thinking of popping into the ADC shop where...
  64. RolyMo

    Online Shrimp Stores

    @madian Those prices looked amazing, but I am curious, not sure what you ordered, but were they the correct grade? I was looking at the CRS grades and then comparing the grades/markings on Crystal Red Shrimp Grading Guide .:. Information to successfully grade the Crystal Red Shrimp And they...
  65. RolyMo

    Common Snail vs more specialised snails

    Thanks Luis I will look at those types to get.
  66. RolyMo

    Common Snail vs more specialised snails

    New hobby for me. Tank is 49 days in and planted. Was keen to get snails into the tank to keep algae at bay. And sure enough after a couple weeks my wish came true. I got some snails starting to grow. Fast forward to 49 days and the snails appear to be procreating at will. Thus expanding the...
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