Hello all,
Not new to aquaria but I am looking to get into shrimps and snails. I had some ghost shrimp in an old community set up but I just got them because I thought they were cool. I kinda want to try my hand at keeping snails and shrimp and possibly breeding them. I just have some noob questions about general tank set up. I will probably go with a standard-shape 5 gallon tank. For filtration, I was thinking a simple sponge filter would be sufficient. What are the best ways to heat a small tank? A small standard tank heater? Or is there another way? I am not anywhere particularly cold, but the house is a bit drafty. I also have cats so I would want to cover the tank. Do they even make hoods/glass covers for such a small tank? Also, what light requirements are there, if any? I would want some simple, low-light plants in the tank, as well. Sorry for all the questions! Any DIY tips are gladly welcome, as well! I am researching this while I (im)patiently wait for my future (separate) dwarf puffer tank to finish cycling, haha. Thanks in advance, all!
-Ash
Not new to aquaria but I am looking to get into shrimps and snails. I had some ghost shrimp in an old community set up but I just got them because I thought they were cool. I kinda want to try my hand at keeping snails and shrimp and possibly breeding them. I just have some noob questions about general tank set up. I will probably go with a standard-shape 5 gallon tank. For filtration, I was thinking a simple sponge filter would be sufficient. What are the best ways to heat a small tank? A small standard tank heater? Or is there another way? I am not anywhere particularly cold, but the house is a bit drafty. I also have cats so I would want to cover the tank. Do they even make hoods/glass covers for such a small tank? Also, what light requirements are there, if any? I would want some simple, low-light plants in the tank, as well. Sorry for all the questions! Any DIY tips are gladly welcome, as well! I am researching this while I (im)patiently wait for my future (separate) dwarf puffer tank to finish cycling, haha. Thanks in advance, all!
-Ash