Do red cherry, ghost and yellow shrimp need a filter and/or air pump?
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I don't think you need one(filter), I have seen some very nice natural(planted tanks with no filter)tanks with shrimp and fish for that matter. You do need a tank with actively growing plants, to oxygenate. Natural tanks, they are a little tricky at first but once you get the hang of it, well worth it. Research the Walstad method of planting tanks..... When in doubt throw in a sponge filter for your shrimp.
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Personally i would at the very least add a sponge filter to the tank, since while the shrimp may not produce much waste on their own, they do like very clean water, and water sitting still may get stale and cause problems with time...
Ok, I'll use one but would it take too much space? I like to let my pets have the most freedom possible, but the biggest tank in my house is being used. If I used a 3 gallon and added a sponge filter will the shrimp be alright? I've heard that some people remove the fish/shrimp/crayfish from the tank, pour the tank's water into another container (most likely a bucket), then pour it back to oxygenate the water.
^ Honestly, i've never heard of that being done before, although not many people i've known used such a small tank...
Considering though that its a 3G you might be able to pull off doing small water changes every 2-3 days just to keep them happy, like maybe 0.5G each time so you don't shock them...
Considering though that its a 3G you might be able to pull off doing small water changes every 2-3 days just to keep them happy, like maybe 0.5G each time so you don't shock them...
