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Shrimp showcase (60 L)

Shrimp-only moss garden. Hundreds of individuals within 6 months.

Shrimp showcase (60 L) — aquarium setup with fish, plants and equipment (60 L)

No fish, just shrimp. A cherry shrimp colony grows from 30 to 200–300 within 6–9 months.

The key: stable TDS, soft water, and zero copper anywhere (including in food!).

Dimensions
60×30×35 cm
Temperature
20–24°C
pH
6.5–7.5
gH
4–10 °dGH
Setup time
5 wks
Budget
≈ $250
Total fish
0

Plants (6)

Invertebrates (38)

  • Cherry Shrimp× 30
  • Amano Shrimp× 8

Equipment

  • Sponge filter (air-driven)

    Double sponge, air-driven

    ≈ $30

  • Air pump

    ≈ $25

  • Heater

    75 W

    ≈ $22

  • Thermometer

    ≈ $5

  • Basic 6500K LED light

    ≈ $45

  • Inert substrate (2–5 mm gravel)

    ≈ $30

Decor

  • Natural driftwood (mangrove or mopani)× 2
  • Cholla wood (hollow cactus)× 2
  • Catappa (Indian almond) leaves× 4
  • Ceramic grotto / cave× 1

Tips & gotchas

  • No copper ever — check every food, fert and tap supply (copper pipes!).
  • Change water only when parameters are stable. A sudden swap = mass molting failure.
  • Feed once every 2–3 days, tiny portions. Shrimp don't starve.
  • After 6 months — sell or give away excess shrimp, otherwise overpopulation.