r/shrimp

Lots of questions, sorry if this is all over the place!

I am the owner of a betta tank at home, and a friend is going to give me a 1.5 gallon tank so that I can put some plants and possibly a couple of shrimp in there! With that being said, I’m pretty sure I’ll need to get a small filter, fluval stratum, and a grow light (won’t be near a window).

I’m trying to spend as little money as possible on this, while of course prioritizing the health and comfort of the shrimpies, so I’m looking for any other necessities/suggestions! What kind of plants do they thrive with? Preferably low maintenance as I’m new to aquatic plants.

Is there a cheaper or “generic” version of fluval stratum? Or is that brand top notch?

Water is very hard where I live, will the plants soften the water enough for the shrimp to survive?

Do we think anything in the current photo could be reused? Not sure if you’re supposed to put something on top of the stratum.

Would a couple of snails be okay in there if I have a lid? Any and all information would be much appreciated.

TIA :)

Felt I need to share this gorgeous view with you guys! Everybody got their snack!

My shrimps had so many babies, I love it

Hello!

Tank info below. I don't really use reddit, so if this is the wrong place to post this, sorry in advance.

I added this shrimp to my tank April 28 (tank was cycled and stable at that point). He started out clear, but recently he's been turning white. He's very active, and eats just fine. Also he got red on his marks on his antenna. Does anyone know why? He started turning white before I had to re-cycle the tank.

Any insight would be super helpful. No other shrimp turned white like him. I know turning white could be a sign of stress, but he's active, eating normally, and I didn't notice a change in behavior. Also what the heck could he be eating?? Nothing in my tank looks like that.

Thank you!

Tank Info

5 Gallon, HOB filter

Tank mates:

- More ghost shrimp

- One betta fish (not hostile)

Parameters:

- Stable 6.8 PH

- Nitrites: 0 ppm

- Ammonia: 0 ppm

- Nitrates: 0 ppm (Tank is being re-cycled, had to DIY filter because cartridge clogged)

Food:

- Algae wafers

- Shrimp micro pellets

Extremely difficult to get a good picture bc he/she is swimming around the tank like CRAZY! I have no idea what this could be that’s being carried around but when this one swims quickly past a group of other Amano shrimp they all start swimming around like crazy until this one goes to another area of the tank. What in the world is going on

they are very small and my eyesight is bad, so i have difficulties in seeing if the second plate is thicker, please help

Had this tank for about 3 months. Already had a batch of babies now two more beautiful mamas are eggnant. So exciting. Never knew I was into shrimp and could love them until I had my own. They are so stinking cute. Show me you eggnant momma's. 🥰🤗🦐

Am I nuts? Lemme know lol

I am completely obsessed with my shrimp and snail tank! I had fish tanks for years, but this is definitely the tank for me! I can’t quit watching them. :)

My lovely old boss gifted me a pothos when I went into the restaurant and my shrimp and snails LOVE it. It brought out the most vibrant shrimp I've seen yet. Bonus baby next to them

Just dropped some blanched zucchini in the tank. Started a fight!