How To Setup A Boa Shrimp Tank: Breeder And Growout Setup - Step By Step

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Link to Ramons facebook page facebook.com/groups/2269678819924237/user/100049861851088 Link to the video where I make the moss poles kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5CrpKJmjJuLra8si=hi3nwupf5LoRT0rY Links to DSP nd UGF: USA www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_dkr=1&iconV2Request=true&_blrs=recall_filtering&_ssn=shrimp_mania&_oac=1 UK www.ebay.co.uk/usr/shrimp_mania

[@ShrimpMania]

Great video Mark, love these tanks and your BOA shrimp! Happy to see you have great success with them! Yeah I remember you had akadama in most of your tanks in the past, and your moss didn't grow well, I had the same experience with it - shrimp were ok, they don't need nutrients but plants didn't grow well. I like what you did to fix it - adding an extra ugf with ADA to provide some nutrients. Good thinking👍

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

UGF is the best filter IMO so thank you for giving me one to try before 💚

[@HappySpaceShrimps]

Leon , you also can have nice Boa's like those from me. But i'm not gonna bring them to you, better you scoop them out here on the HappySpace 😊

[@Aquariumike]

Thanks for the extended explantion and details. Keep them coming Mark!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Thank you Mike!

[@shrimplycanadian]

This was an excellent video Mark. Lots of helpful information and tips. I can't wait till I set up my own Caridina tank following your advice.

[@josephtoth5500]

Mark, can you please make a video detailing your water systems? Materials, pumps, valves, etc. Basically, what you used to fill this tank and your system you used on your racks. I would love to make one like yours. Thanks. Love your content.

[@ElizabethCarruthers-fi5yi]

I love these tanks, your Channel encouraged me to set up a cheery shrimp tank a few days ago wish me luck

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Good luck!

[@danxDD23]

Been watching your channel for a while, I’ve tried making a Caradina tank before but failed to my own ignorance. I set up 2 tanks 3 weeks ago and have been following your videos to a T. So far biofilm is there and algae is starting to take off. Keep up the good work!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Thank you Dan, best of luck with your tanks :)

[@HappySpaceShrimps]

Love your intergalactic background tune❤

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

glad you enjoyed it sir. 👍

[@HappySpaceShrimps]

@@MarksShrimpTanks You know that, I was really looking forward to it,....Really more than happy for you with the results you achieved with that beautiful group

[@IMaqua]

Beautiful shrimps and aquariums. Cheers Mark

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Thank you sir :)

[@thugmobi]

oh hell yea we need these boa videos

[@kazBrown4350]

Yayyy miss seeing your wee face! Excellent video got the same lights on my new rack so much better than strips I think 😊

[@PisangzChannel]

UGF box its look well done inside the tank ❤

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Thank you 👍

[@rickkoelman2227]

Great content again Mark🎉😊🫶love it

[@lanagujardo3137]

love your tank set up videos

[@HeRo-qd6tk]

Hi Mark! I am having trouble with these filters. The flow becomes almost null and i think it is from snails and gunk. Even if the sponges are clean, i still need to break them apart every month. Lucky you if the run 6 months with a good flow. Cheers!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Ive never had them go that bad, in the video I do say I clean my sponges every 6 months if that helps you any.

[@ShrimpMania]

Had the same issues with those filters, I would suggest to buy Qanvee QS200, they have way way better bubble maker and never clog.

[@HeRo-qd6tk]

@@ShrimpManiai will look into it. I was not expecting to have to do complete maintenance on them so often. I will check your suggestion. TY 😊

[@FinnegansFish]

Hello from Canada. If the air supply is below this setup, use a check valve. If you lose power, that tank will drain. If you have one, ignore me. Cheers!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Thank you, I didnt think about that. 👍

[@alanmorrison470]

Loved it.

[@MrGigi-dz9cv]

Very beautifull. Have you used Ro water ?

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Yes I have, I say it in the video.

[@mxbenard9134]

Hello Mark. I have my Java moss all messed up with the thready hair moss. Please give some feedback. It is a neo tank. I got a phosphate test on its way in the post. Other wise it is going well. This is them now. Tomorrow is mega cull day

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

string algae normally steps in when the other plants are missing something to make them grow more, so in low nutrient tanks string algae can be prolific, what Ive dont is learn to read the signs in the tank that tell you you need to add something like a fert, I use Tropica premium nutrition at the recommended dose when I see, poor plant growth, no biofilm on the glass, yellowing of plants...I actually have a day for it thats in my head called fertilizer Friday and I manually go through every tank looking at the plants, if they need ferts I dose 2ml into 50 liters of water... this is something you just have to gauge for yourself. regarding the string algae itself manual removal is the best way and I found twisting it up with a bamboo skewer the best way. 🙂

[@tompoucek6285]

Hi Mark, as an aquarist/bonsai grower I can confirm that the Ibaraki akadama is completely devoid of nutrients, but this can be solved quite easily when mineralizing the water, you first add micro and macro elements and then remineralize to the desired microsiemens. The same with every water change and the flowers will grow well. At least that's my recipe for a hungry akadam. But my question where to get these Boa shrimp??? They are beautiful and I would like to keep them in my shrimp corner... Hi Tom, Czech Republic

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

I got mine from Holland but the guy really only likes people to go to his house, he doesnt like to ship.

[@HappySpaceShrimps]

I know that guy ❤​@@MarksShrimpTanks

[@tompoucek6285]

@@MarksShrimpTanks thanks, I totally understand him, he cares about Boa shrimps...

[@HappySpaceShrimps]

Hey @@tompoucek6285 Mark got them from me. Iff you ever come to The Netherlands, feel free to contact me.

[@EdwinNyau]

Hi Mark, do you put in some food into the new tanks to start the cycle or the active soil leach ammonia in this case..??

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

I used dead shrimp powder in this video, there is a link for it in the 1st pinned comment, and there is no amonnia in akadama soil so you have to add something to start it.

[@KristianCohle]

Hi Mark! What powders/minerals do you recommend I add to my fish tank? I currently use DSP and a Bentonite Clay Powder but unsure if I should be adding other things to further improve my neocaridina colony. Thank you!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Sometimes I add clay after a top up but no other powders.

[@Jeannie.B]

May I ask: what TDS do you recommend for blue bolts? Loved the video!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

over 150ppm is what I use in all my tanks

[@auverne123]

Mark good day, can you share link where you got those dsp? Thanks.

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Links to DSP nd UGF: USA www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_dkr=1&iconV2Request=true&_blrs=recall_filtering&_ssn=shrimp_mania&_oac=1 UK www.ebay.co.uk/usr/shrimp_mania

[@travismestad8208]

Your filter wall idea is very similar to the matten filter idea. Have you ever thought of trying or have you used matten filters?

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Yes I have tried them, they are no good in my opinion, they eventually do clog up and if you have a lot of babies they are a real pain in the ass to remove and replay and not worth it in my opinion plus you really dont want all that waste sitting in the tank.

[@karellansky]

I notice that your sponge filter outlets are above the waterline. Is that just personal preference or is there a specific reason? Most sponge filters I have seen bubble up/are below the waterline. Thanks!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

I like them mixed, sponge filters are most of the time inline but box filters have to be out of the water or shrimp will climb into them.

[@flimak81]

Hello Mark, what is name of the plant in bowl? thank you

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Nurri pink

[@Alex-so5si]

what is that white ball thing for when u fill the tank

[@steve-adams]

It's a float valve. As the water rises, the ball floats and gradually closes the valve. It's both for safety and convenience. You can fill to a precise level without watching it. You do need to test them occasionally; over time they can get sticky from wear and tear, or gunk building up. You just give it a wiggle and make sure it moves freely, then ensure the water is stopped when you lift the ball and close the valve. They're super handy!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Thank you for answering👍

[@steve-adams]

@@MarksShrimpTanks You're welcome! (from a new subscriber)

[@Alex-so5si]

@@steve-adams damn thats smart

[@notthebaby9077]

What is your pH when you add the shrimp?

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Ive had tanks as low as 5ph when adding shrimp. djust drip acclimat and the shrimp are fine, the biggest thing killing shrimp is people adding food when the inside of the tank is covered in food.

[@thesoldier4541]

Hi Mark, I want to ask, is it normal for PH to rise in a few months if you use Akadama soil?

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

yes its normal if you do any type of water change after setup, I dont do any water changes at all now so my ph is always low.

[@hancotip4717]

where to you buy shrimp from??

[@hancotip4717]

nvm, but how do you get them inside norway?

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

try this guy on finn,no www.finn.no/profile/ads?userId=426295834

[@Snacksy1973]

Hi. Some years ago I bought some food and stuff from you, do you still sell food, plants and shrimp? I’m skeptic to buying from just anyone on Finn…

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Hello, I stopped selling years ago becaue my back is to bad for me to do that stuff anymore, I might start selling shrimp again in the spring though. :)

[@michelleparsons9881]

Where can we all buy Shrimp from you at? Do you have an eBay store by chance?

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

I live in Norway and I stopped all the shop and selling stuff years ago, my back is not upto it.

[@JafarAliyev]

But 80×40×40 makes 128Lt. 80×40×35 will make 112Lt

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

my bad I just went and measured it again and its 80x40x35 which is 112 Liters.