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Old 20-07-2008, 10:34 PM   #1
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Hi just to ask, is soil a must for shrimps? can i use those small tiny stones?
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Old 20-07-2008, 11:10 PM   #2
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I don't think it is a must. My tank currently have sand/stones but for enhancing their colour and having good greenary around them. I think it will be good to have them.
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Old 21-07-2008, 09:00 AM   #3
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Hi just to ask, is soil a must for shrimps? can i use those small tiny stones?
I read on shrimpnow forum that some type of gravel is a must for your shrimps as they need to be able to dig and hunt for their food. Some have said that if you do not have any gravel, your shrimps will be stressed.

I also feel that if you are not planting plants into soil, normal gravel will be better than fine soil.
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Old 21-07-2008, 01:18 PM   #4
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Soil Not necessary but must have plant
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Old 21-07-2008, 02:55 PM   #5
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Yeah. plants are a must as they reduce the.. the.. Nitrate or nitrite. either one, which is produced by the shrimps' waste. Correct me if im wrong.
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Old 21-07-2008, 07:23 PM   #6
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Not necessary but some soil like ADA Aquasoil Amazonia/Africana, GEX Soil, Magic soil, has feature to bring PH 6 to 7 which suitable for shrimp keeping.
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Old 23-07-2008, 09:39 AM   #7
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It depand on the type of shrimp you are keeping.
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Old 23-07-2008, 01:54 PM   #8
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Not necessary to have soil but must have plants to provide hiding place and oxygen for the shrimps and shrimplet,
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Old 23-07-2008, 03:03 PM   #9
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In my opinion.... appropriate selected soil offers:
- ph adjustment
- provides nutrients not limited to root plants
- trap & decompose waste for bacteria and micro organism
- hiding place for shrimplets
- during FAMINE, becomes an ultimate food source for shrimps...
and many more advantages
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Old 23-07-2008, 03:30 PM   #10
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No i have a 2ft tank full of java moss and hortwort and no air pump at all and the cherry is breeding like there's no tmw

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