DragonTemple6 Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 I have a 75 litre tall hexagonal tank that I would love to put shrimp in. Would this be possible? Planning on building a sloping wall from floor to roof against the back and planting it out, but am unsure if shrimp will like a tank that deep. If shrimp are no good, any suggestions for the tank? Someone was tossing it at a job I was at, so I got it for free. It’s not a tank I would ever pick for myself, as most of my tanks are goldfish. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonTemple6 Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 This is the style of tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeg Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 I wouldn't be concerned about it being too tall at all. Shrimp will be fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atitagain Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 As long as you have proper set up for shrimp they would thrive in size/ shape tank. Good hiding spots, plants, almond leaves, wood, and good quality food. I’m no shrimp guru but I think this will get you off to a good start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tihshho Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Surface area is more ideal for shrimp than horizontal swimming space as the shrimp will take advantage of every surface they can crawl on. If anything, a hex tank is ideal for them, where as other fish species this wouldn't be ideal. Setting the tank up with a flat substrate layer (no slope needed and might take away from the dimensions of the tank otherwise) and some centralized wood or rock pile with various plants would be a great setup and yield a ton of success. If you have not kept shrimp before I'd highly recommend starting out with Neocaridina as they are very forgiving and require a lot less than Caridina or Sulawesi. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 @DragonTemple6, I agree with everyone, you’re on the right track! Also, that tank will have room for some fish too. I think it’s about 15” wide right? Some little Chili Rasboras, Green Neons or Ember Tetras would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griznatch Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Neos would work great in that tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanoNano Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 As alway, have a plan for success. I have a 11 Liter heavily planted tank which I *thought* had just the original 6 shrimp that initially were homed in it...A family member decided to pull up a chair, drop in some food, and count...they got bored of counting at 47. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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