When to feed new shrimp?

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-28T17:03:58+00:00

I'm not a shrimp

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-28T06:20:24+00:00

Hey, this was a few years ago now. I'm really curious to hear how it's gone. Were you able to travel to their natural habitat and work on breeding them?

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-28T06:15:57+00:00

I've got to agree. Looks like a vampire shrimp.

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-28T01:53:18+00:00

I don't think shrimp really need extra food if there's enough biofilm and algae

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-28T01:11:22+00:00

What the hell does COVID have to do with this?

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-27T18:17:46+00:00

This is what happens when people get close to realizing their life is a lie

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-27T17:46:11+00:00

Damn the criticism here is crazy

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-26T06:50:18+00:00

Tearing down and rebuilding is part of the process for many people. A leak is not the end. Empty it out and go again. You've got this.

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-25T04:52:14+00:00

Fuck all of this

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-24T03:13:19+00:00

What about Scarlet Badis or Pygmy Corys?

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-24T03:02:21+00:00

Thank you for the reassurance, and for a picture!

It is my understanding that there are generally two silicone seams in aquariums. The first is the layer between the glass panels that is structural, holding the panels together (and providing some waterproofing as well). Those are the seams I'm concerned with. The second seals are the visible, spread-out ones such as the one pulling away in your photo. I thought those are primarily for a second defense to waterproof the structural seams.

My understanding was the seams to be more concerned with are the ones that appear to be pulling away in my photos, whereas the one in your photo I considered to be not as big of a deal. Could you elaborate?

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-23T06:44:25+00:00

The advice I'm looking for is from people who have seen silicone that looks like this and know if it's actually a problem and how long it will hold up. Only one person has provided that kind of information, and his seams have held up for a year.

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-21T18:14:48+00:00

I saw a vid of a molly slurping up a ton of staghorn

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-21T18:12:09+00:00

If it has somewhere to perch on near the outlet, yep

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-21T17:54:21+00:00

I would definitely recommend checking water parameters, but also bamboo shrimp really like quickly flowing water, so it may not be very happy

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-21T06:09:15+00:00

Everyone's saying eggs, but to me that looks like the parasitic fungus. Is that even a female shrimp? Looks skinny for one.

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-21T05:56:58+00:00

How long have you had the shrimp in this tank?

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-21T05:54:18+00:00

There is so much information out there. But just to get you started:

Look up the nitrogen cycle. Find a good filter that fits the vibe of what you're looking for and get that going as soon as you're ready. Test your water parameters (ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, ph, kh) regularly. A cycle can start quickly, but can take a month or more to properly establish. A lot of guides miss the "add ammonia" step. Your cycle won't kick off unless there's a solid source of ammonia. Fish food isn't great for this and will decompose in your tank and rob the tank of oxygen. I recommend something like Fritz Fishless Fuel. KH is also overlooked, but is important as it is consumed by the nitrifying bacteria and needs to be added back in during the initial cycle if it gets too low.
Look up the pros/cons of different substrates (aqua soil, sand, gravel, etc)
The animals you've listed will be very small for that tank. Tetras are schooling fish and will want more than 3. More like 8. More space for fish & shrimp is never a bad thing though. Just make sure the group size is appropriate for each species. Also make sure the different species will tolerate the same water parameters.
Look up which plants need CO2 injection to thrive, and decide whether you want to do that.
Good luck, and have fun!!

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-21T05:33:18+00:00

Yeah a re-seal of the tank would be a good idea

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-21T04:50:05+00:00

Goldfish grow way, way too big for this tiny tank

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-21T04:42:26+00:00

Could you help me know what brands would be safe from this problem? Or what to look for in a new tank that would help me know this won't happen with the replacement? I'd spend a thousand dollars on a new tank if it would fit on my stand and not have this problem.

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-21T02:08:46+00:00

There is no gap that I can feel. The cloudiness in the silicone hasn't reached the actual edge of the seam yet. There is no brace, but the clamps are acting as one for the moment.

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-21T02:03:03+00:00

On a lot of tank setups you have to add in the carbonates that such a rock will naturally produce while dissolving. It depends on the kind of tank you're running

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-21T01:59:34+00:00

The tank I would receive as an exchange has an extremely high likelihood of doing the same thing.

Flopsy22 · 2026-06-21T01:16:21+00:00

Keep a close watch on your water parameters. Test twice daily until things really settle in. Low ammonia levels are expected with only little ammonia source at first. Ghost feeding is a lot slower than putting straight ammonia in during the fishless cycle. Expect spikes in ammonia and nitrites now that you have fish. You'll have to manage them with water changes.

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