Advanced60 L
Shrimp showcase (60 L)
Shrimp-only moss garden. Hundreds of individuals within 6 months.
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)
- Java Fern× 3
- Dwarf Anubias× 3
Invertebrates (38)
- Cherry Shrimp× 30
- Amano Shrimp× 8
Setup Checklist
Essential gear and water prep needed before adding fish
0 of 9 ready
- ≈ $30
- ≈ $25Air pumpCare
- ≈ $22
- ≈ $5ThermometerCare
- ≈ $45Basic 6500K LED lightBase
- ≈ $30Inert substrate (2–5 mm gravel)Base
- ≈ $12Water conditioner (dechlorinator)Essential
Seachem Prime or Tetra AquaSafe — instantly detoxifies chlorine, chloramine, and heavy metals
- ≈ $25Liquid drop test kit (pH, NH₃/NH₄, NO₂, NO₃)Recommended
API Freshwater Master Test Kit or liquid drop tests to monitor nitrogen cycle
- ≈ $15Fish net & gravel vacuum siphonCare
Soft fish net matched to fish size + gravel vacuum siphon for weekly 20–30% water changes
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.