Reef News Network and ReefWeeds present: The Super Mega Awesome Shrimp Bowl Build.

[Good_vibes_reefing]

So the website says “self-regulating populations” not in those exact words but about that from memory. Most shrimp I’ve kept are opportunistic cannibals from my personal experience. Wondering if that’s the possibility. Honestly thinking if they are viable treats for my reef fish if they are going to be picked off anyway. I guess I’ll see when they starting filling in

 

[Adele]

So . Honestly thinking if they are viable treats for my reef fish if they are going to be picked off anyway. I guess I’ll see when they starting filling in

My thoughts as well.

 

[ReefWeeds]

That was one of my questions. How many shrimp to start, and what exactly do you do with multiplying shrimp in a small container? First you have 10-20. Then 40-60 and so on, and so on and so on.....

Well, you can feed them to your critters or give them to friends!

 

[ReefWeeds]

Hey All! The current list of people who have registered for the contest is now updated in the first post! Here's the current list here as well:
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS AS OF 7/19
@Reef Breeders
@MDiBonaventura
@Collinslice
@Swayne_07
@Reef_Freak720
@Good_vibes_reefing

 

[ReefWeeds]

This just in! @MarineDepot is sponsoring the best aquascaping prize - and the prize is AWESOME! Check the first post in this thread for details, but it's a complete setup - a Lifegard Aquatics Full View 7 gallon aquarium kit PLUS some super cool rocks. Teaser photo:

 

[Collinslice]

This just in! @MarineDepot is sponsoring the best aquascaping prize - and the prize is AWESOME! Check the first post in this thread for details, but it's a complete setup - a Lifegard Aquatics Full View 7 gallon aquarium kit PLUS some super cool rocks. Teaser photo:

What if you're not traditionally "aquascaping"???
Planning mine around a theme rather than a traditional tank with rock plants etc

 

[ReefWeeds]

What if you're not traditionally "aquascaping"???
Planning mine around a theme rather than a traditional tank with rock plants etc

That’s fine! The only “plants” you can really use are the moss balls and special chaeto offered by Petshrimp.com as other plants aren’t good for the shrimp (other than mangrove). So really, it’s about the asthetics of your tank!

 

[JerSaint]

This sounds like a great contest, but really having a hard time finding any glass tanks without filtration that are under 2 gallons. I like the rimless square look, but unable to find any.

Bowls will work and there are a ton of Betty tanks that could be put to good use

 

[ReefNewsNetwork]

This is the best option I found if you truly want a glass rimless cube. It’s a hair over 2ga which we will let slide as your not going to fill to the tilt top.

Deep Blue Professional ADB11441 Rimless Cube Aquarium Glass Tank, 8 by 8 by 8-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BUFTE5Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YnJuBb431SP2C

 

[JerSaint]

This is the best option I found if you truly want a glass rimless cube. It’s a hair over 2ga which we will let slide as your not going to fill to the tilt top.

Deep Blue Professional ADB11441 Rimless Cube Aquarium Glass Tank, 8 by 8 by 8-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BUFTE5Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YnJuBb431SP2C

I so almost ordered that one!!

 

[JerSaint]

This is what me and the kids will be using.

 

[Collinslice]

I got a small plastic tank that's 2.5g so I'm going to cut an inch off the top to make it 2.08 gallons

 

[ilyad]

Bowls will work and there are a ton of Betty tanks that could be put to good use

I actually did find a betta tank that I think will work out great!

This is the best option I found if you truly want a glass rimless cube. It’s a hair over 2ga which we will let slide as your not going to fill to the tilt top.

Deep Blue Professional ADB11441 Rimless Cube Aquarium Glass Tank, 8 by 8 by 8-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BUFTE5Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YnJuBb431SP2C

Thanks for looking one up for me, but I spent a few evenings looking around and found a small glass beta tank with a small LED light that Im really considering. And its within the rule parameters!

This is what me and the kids will be using.

Oh man, This is what I was really looking for! Love that tank. What kind of light is that?! I do want to keep the tank after the contest and would like to grow the moss ball in there. The tank I found right now only has a single small LED, which I suspect will be insufficient light to grow algae.

 

[ThunderGoose]

Ooooh...

I have a... non traditional glass container.... that is less than 1 gallon and I've been trying to decide what to do with it for a while. I've also wanted a tank at work but I only work 9 months a year (college lecturer) so I need something easy to transport home for the summer. Plus I don't have a lot of room. THIS IS PERFECT.

I'm 90% sure I'll be doing this.

 

[JerSaint]

I actually did find a betta tank that I think will work out great!



Thanks for looking one up for me, but I spent a few evenings looking around and found a small glass beta tank with a small LED light that Im really considering. And its within the rule parameters!



Oh man, This is what I was really looking for! Love that tank. What kind of light is that?! I do want to keep the tank after the contest and would like to grow the moss ball in there. The tank I found right now only has a single small LED, which I suspect will be insufficient light to grow algae.

This was a whole little setup on Amazon. Mr. Aqua mini desktop. But you can really get creative with lighting. A desk lamp with a cfl or led par bulb would totally work.

 

[ReefWeeds]

Ooooh...

I have a... non traditional glass container.... that is less than 1 gallon and I've been trying to decide what to do with it for a while. I've also wanted a tank at work but I only work 9 months a year (college lecturer) so I need something easy to transport home for the summer. Plus I don't have a lot of room. THIS IS PERFECT.

I'm 90% sure I'll be doing this.

I say turn that 90% into 100%!!

 

[ReefWeeds]

Just a quick reminder that if you’re looking to do the contest, remember to actually register. I had a few messages from people saying they were in, but you also need to register over at this page: https://reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest/

And don’t worry!! It’s quick. We only need your name, email, r2r ID and Instagram ID so we can track progress and get you your prizes if you win!

 

[Good_vibes_reefing]

Has the Instagram hashtag been created yet for posting? I’d also like to share collection of materials and any fun stuff involved! Please excuse me if I missed one in the explanation or somewhere... I’m pretty good at missing that stuff [emoji23]

I think I should start a build thread too [emoji848]

 

[ReefWeeds]

Has the Instagram hashtag been created yet for posting? I’d also like to share collection of materials and any fun stuff involved! Please excuse me if I missed one in the explanation or somewhere... I’m pretty good at missing that stuff [emoji23]

I think I should start a build thread too [emoji848]

Yes!! The build thread is such a good idea!! The Instagram hashtag is #RNNShrimpContest

 

[MDiBonaventura]

Come on people. Sign up! The more people the more fun this will be!