I need to downsize because i am having less time at home, and the time i am at home i am taking care of my reptiles and mice. So I want to set up a shrimp and snail tank soonish. But i was just curious what i might have to do daily?
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:42 pm
i think daily just get a turkey baster and suck up any waste on the bottom and replace the water. thats what i do to my 3 gallon tank everyday (especially after feedings)
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 7:40 am
I would think daily, or every other day. They have small five gallon and under siphons if you do not wish to use a turkey baster as well.
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 4:29 pm
Neat. Will right now i have a pickle jar with pond snails XD. only like 2-3. Im not sure. But it seems to be doing alright. Its kinda grown into an eco system type thing. :3 except i add algae wafers every week. or so. Plus two small java ferns and some Java moss.
I want some daphnia (sp?) but i haven't been able to find any. Or maybe some liveblood worms. That would be neat.
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Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 4:31 pm
Happy Skittles Lizzy
i think daily just get a turkey baster and suck up any waste on the bottom and replace the water. thats what i do to my 3 gallon tank everyday (especially after feedings)
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huh, coolio. XD seems easier then having four tanks. 8D Which i have to change water in and add and stuffs.
XD there i did it right this time.
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:39 pm
It depends on the types of snails and shrimp. You need small ones that stay small, and preferably shrimp that won't breed like crazy.
I have a betta and common pond snails (aka yummy puffer food) in a 2.5 and it's as easy as everyone says. I just use a turkey baster to get all the gross stuff out, top up the water when it needs topping up, and change half the water every week on tank change day. I have a Whisper 3i Internal filter in it. Its quiet, works good and it was cheap. So far the tank is working out well and the snails are growing and breeding.
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