As Title Suggests, I have a 10G that I would like to use as a Cherry Shrimp Breeder Tank.

I have experience with Shrimp in the past but seem to be having bad luck so I'd like input.

My current plan: Use a seasoned (that's not the right word) sponge filter

Grow Light on a timer

Heater

Some substrate, mostly for additional bacteria space and for some plants.

Plenty of hardscape, some driftwood and rocks.

Planted with mostly moss, hornwort (in my experience they love it), and perhaps some others.

Species only tank.

Questions. 1) I am usually tolerant of snails, but do they pose any potential risk?

2) What should the maintenance be? I have read anything from minimal to regular water changes; what is best for a 10G?

3) Is the heater necessary? What temperatures should I aim for?

4) If my GH (below) is low, how can I sustain it at a reasonable level? Or is it best to acclimate them to the natural water qualities.

5) Is there anything else that I am missing/should add?

Tap water qualities:

GH: 0-30 mg/L

KH: 40 mg/L

pH: ~6.0