twodaend Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 (edited) This is my first attempt at a shrimp tank. Currently I have a sponge filter and internal filter. The internal filter is really just for surface movement and has a some filter floss in it to polish the water. Right now, I have both on the right side of the tank. I'm wondering if I would be better off putting the sponge filter on the left side and leaving the internal filter on the right. Edited May 20, 2022 by twodaend 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Parker Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 LOVE this tank already. Super cute and vibrant nerites all around. I see where you're coming from with wanting to move the sponge filter, it would balance out the sides. However, I think it might be cool to add decor on the left side instead to balance it out. Maybe something like a moss bonsai tree Luckily that internal filter blends in with the background super nice. You could add some more plants on that right side if you wanted to keep the sponge filter there but conceal it more. Excited to see what you do with it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodaend Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 @Hannah Parker Thanks. I was going to go with a lawn look using dwarf hair grass, but that would have been more maintenance then I probably wanted to do. I love the idea of a moss bonsai tree. It'll add a focal point, plus some height. Thanks for the suggestion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Parker Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 On 5/20/2022 at 11:16 AM, twodaend said: @Hannah Parker Thanks. I was going to go with a lawn look using dwarf hair grass, but that would have been more maintenance then I probably wanted to do. I love the idea of a moss bonsai tree. It'll add a focal point, plus some height. Thanks for the suggestion. I think height will add so much to this tank! Your shrimpies will also love hanging out on that bonsai. The driftwood will give them something nice to graze on too. When in doubt, always add more plants or driftwood! That's just me though, I love having a densely planted and decorated tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Putting one on each side will increase surface agitation to provide higher dissolved oxygen concentrator. It will also make sure there are no low oxygen spots or dead spot collecting excess debris. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Parker Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 @Guppysnail has an excellent point with that, you could always hide either of the filters behind a bonsai tree if you really wanted to get one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 I'm sure I'm not the only one.... IT'S RED! Anyways, I really dig the tank setup! The rocks and the plants mesh well and I really enjoy the open space with the moss balls. They do have "nano" moss balls. Keep an eye out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 If this is neocaridina, you could remove the heater, and run minimal filtration. A sponge filter turns detritus into shrimp food. Add plants and wood! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodaend Posted May 21, 2022 Author Share Posted May 21, 2022 @nabokovfan87 HAHAHA🤣 You got me. The A/C in the room was off too long, but all is good now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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