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well the crayfish r probably to big for the crabs, it seems the adult would be much larger than crabs and have much better chances at moving away

Glad you liked the video! My article on this setup has the links to the equipment and materials I used (see below), but let me know if you have any other questions about setting up a tank like this: zenaquaria.com/thai-micro-crab-aquascape/

@@stayzenaquaria Thank you, this is great! I have a 2 gallon already, but it's not vertical. I think I can still convert it as it's already planted :)

Hi Jesse, glad to hear that. Shrimp tanks are so fun, just make sure you fully cycle the tank (typically around 2 weeks) before adding the shrimp. Enjoy!

@@stayzenaquaria thanks! This is my 5th tank overall, currently cycling right now 🤙

I agree! They are very spider-like in their movements.

You can place Java Fern almost anywhere (or glue it to wood or rock), just don't bury the rhizome.

Male guppies do well in small groups, if I add females the whole tank will be overrun with baby guppies.

This tank would be great for just shrimp, no fish necessary! Another idea is to get some Horned Nerite Snails to keep with the shrimp, they look incredible.

I have an article that lists all the equipment I used, including the light: zenaquaria.com/thai-micro-crab-aquascape/

I keep this tank between 76-78 Fahrenheit (24.4-25.6 Celsius).

I'm glad it was useful!

Glad to hear that! Your betta is lucky to have you.

Great question! In my experience, they like to climb on the hardscape and plants, but do not damage substrate or anything else. They do hide a lot though.

I have an article that talks about the equipment and materials used for this bowl aquascape, including substrate: zenaquaria.com/planted-betta-bowl/

Nah bro I have 12 guppies in a 5 gallon and they been alive since I got them

doesnt mean its not abuse. get a fucking clue @@joseph_k_8565

@@joseph_k_8565its still abuse

Depends on your definition of abuse, these guppies get frequent water changes and have plenty of space to swim.

@@stayzenaquaria thats a classic abuse reply

I upgraded them a while back; they do enjoy bigger schools so a 20 gallon is more ideal for them, but they stay relatively small.

Thank you! They are so much fun to watch.

That's a fair point haha, if I were to redo it I would probably add less substrate and rocks,!

Nice!! A 9 gallon bowl sounds great, happy scaping!

Nice! Yes, guppies will eat small shrimp fry if they can find them, having lots of plant cover and moss helps. In my experience, small tanks, like a 5 or 10 gallon cycle within a few weeks, but yes a seasoned sponge filter is great to add to a new tank if you have it. Good point on adding prime, especially if the tank is newer.

Glad to hear that! It's a wonderful hobby. Yes, if you have an extra tank or two for quarantining fish that is ideal, just make sure to cycle it properly before adding anything to the tanks. Good luck and happy scaping!

Nice to hear about the 10 year old betta in a 3 gallon bowl! Completely agree about doing the research and having live plants. Lately I've been recommending 5 gallon setups for bettas because beginners often make mistakes with water quality and overfeeding, but, if done right, a 3+ gallon bowl is a great setup.

From what I’ve read it’d be safe but you’ll likely never see them in such a big tank

To follow up on awesomeman’s answer the way you may have a chance of seeing them, is if you sit and observe your tank quietly under a blue light. It is dark enough for them to think it’s night time and they are likely to then come out.

That's right, they would likely be fine in an 80 gallon with panda corys and endlers but odds are you will not see them because the surface area of an 80 gallon gives these crabs too many places to hide, and they are insanely good at hiding!

@@stayzenaquaria you know, after keeping 20 of em there for 3 weeks they seem to start showing up quite often, i dont know if that's normal or not

That's a good tip, I've had to remove some leaves to prevent rapid decomposition.

He used it to create an elevated substrate in the background of the tank the bag prevents the aquasoil from ending up under the gravel. Otherwise the smaller substrate will inevitably fall to the bottom over time through granular convection

That's exactly right, the mesh bags of gravel or substrate are ideal for creating hills and they help with preventing substrate from sinking back to the bottom.

Thank you, David! I enjoyed making that cave aquascape.

Hi Karen, great question, I love the idea of having a shrimp tank in your classroom! You don't need a filter but remember to perform consistent water changes, especially if the shrimp are being fed commercial foods. Whether you need a heater depends on the temperatures in your area. If temperature swings are severe in your area (above 85 Fahrenheit or below 55 Fahrenheit) you might have some issues with shrimp longevity. If an in-tank heater is not possible, I would consider getting a heat mat (the ones used for reptiles) for under the tank/jar and putting that on a thermostat.

Thanks!! I appreciate the encouragement!

Great question, Irene. Yes! A heating pad is a great alternative to a heater for a bowl aquarium like this one. I recommend putting the heating pad on a thermostat though, so you can regulate the temperature more precisely.

I doubt it

Hi teechall, Charlie is correct, it's not a good idea. Vampire crabs would likely make a snack out of the Thai micro crabs. Also, vampire crabs need a land area and Thai micro crabs are fully aquatic, so they really shouldn't be kept together.

Hi Mauricio, great question, I think there are 20+ cherry shrimp in the tank right now but I've lost count because they keep breeding. For Amano shrimp, you could probably keep around that many but it would look kinda crowded, I suggest sticking to 5-10 Amanos for a setup like this, they are typically larger than cherry shrimp. Hope that helps.

Hi Jennifer, great question. I generally do 2 water changes a week of about 30-50%. And when I have an algae outbreak, I may perform more than that. It sounds like a lot of work, but removing and refilling 1-3 gallons during each water change is pretty quick.

Hi FLPnotc, I have not sold a tank like this before, but I do wish they were more widely available. Glass tanks are heavy and tough to ship so the price would likely be kinda high. If you want to see where I got this one check out my article on this betta bowl: zenaquaria.com/planted-betta-bowl/

Hi Ashley, this would be a great tank for your little angel fish! Very kind of you to be giving him/her a peaceful setup away from the others. I suggest getting a medium/large sponge filter for your setup instead of the hang on back one that I have on this tank. The sponge filter will provide decent filtration without sucking anyone's fins up. Glad this video gave you some ideas!

Great question, it is possible to keep freshwater shrimp, like cherry or amano , with these crabs, but, from what's I've read, the shrimp may outcompete the crabs for food. So, I would keep a very small number of shrimp with a group of crabs to prevent food issues. I've been thinking about adding a few shrimp to this tank so I might have a more nuanced answer for you soon.

I added 11 crabs to my 5.5 gal neo tank back in November 2022. The scuds may have eaten freshly molted crabs and shrimp, and over the past 4 months I've been sucking out the scuds and rarely see one anymore although I'm sure they are still in the aquarium. I have only seen 1 thai micro crab lately and it lives mostly in a pile of small driftwood chunks. I've never seen it bother shrimp, in fact, I rarely see it at all. I never do anything special to feed it and I add small amount of shrimp food twice a week into the aquarium. The driftwood pile is on the aquarium substrate out in front of where the filter flow falls. I think the crabs like that spot for the water flow as they are filter feeders. They will also eat dead shrimp in the aquarium as I've seen from another thai micro crab keeper, but I"ve never seen one eating a dead shrimp in my aquarium. In fact, I've never seen a dead shrimp in my aquarium. Now that I"m down to just one, I am thinking of getting another 5 to keep that one company.

Glad to hear that @calw.8527! Thanks for watching 🦀

Hi again Mary, Endler's livebearers or Ember tetras are a great idea for a 6 gallon cube! Glad you enjoyed the video.

Hi Calingo, yes this tutorial will help you set up a planted aquarium for guppies and freshwater shrimp! To avoid unpleasant/bad results, make sure your tank is fully cycled before adding any fish or invertebrates, and perform consistent water changes to maintain optimal water parameters. Hope that helps!

Hi Logan, great questions! I believe the racing stripe shrimp was part of a group that I got from another aquarists in my area, I like the way that shrimp looks too haha. As for the slime mold, it hasn't reappeared and as far as I know they are not dangerous, but they sure are strange. Glad you enjoyed the video!

@@stayzenaquaria absolutely, thanks a lot!