How often to change water? How much? How to clean a sponge filter without crashing your cycle? What’s a Python hose? I answer these and more. Routine maintenance prevents 90% of problems.
So, how much does the shrimp tank weight? In short, it can be from 31 pounds or 14 kg (for a small 2.5-gallon tank) up to 260 pounds or 115 kg (for a medium 20-gallon tank). Of course, if you want to have a really
Today I will describe to you how I acclimate the dwarf shrimp. Since they are quite sensitive to even slight changes in water parameters, we have to acclimate them properly before adding them to the aquarium. I will show you the drip method of acclimation,
The reason why water changes are so important is that they are directly connected to the Nitrogen cycle of the aquarium. The cycle removes toxins from the aquarium that the shrimp creates – ammonia and later nitrites. The cycle usually does not do anything to
I suppose I should begin by highlighting the fact that nowadays the majority of shrimp (or fish) breeders prefer to have a bright mixture of artificial substrates rather than the natural products like sand. As a result, people who decide to start this hobby usually
Today I would like to talk about bare-bottom tanks, sand, and gravel as a substrate. We are going to look at the advantages and disadvantages of sand and gravel for our shrimp and fish. We will try to find the answer to whether the substrate
It is pretty hard to say why there are still a lot of people who do not use them. Maybe that is because they do not see the benefit of feeding dishes or they simply used to throw food in their aquarium. Is it because
Location is everything when it comes to aquariums and many people have a lot of questions about this topic. In this article, we will outline the key factors to consider the best place for your new shrimp or fish tank in your home. We will