Breeding shrimp in big containers

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  1. Thomas Tim

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    Hi guys, could I breed shrimp in big containers instead of a fishtank, just curious

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    Yes you could.
    As long as the heating, filtration and maintenance are kept up, and adapted to the larger water volume, you should be able to.
     
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    Yay! But I heard on other forums that the plastic could have chemicals that may be harmful to the shrimp

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    Any food grade containers can work
     
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    Any recommended tank size

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    And can I buy a decent sized container and then put glass dividers so that I can breed multiple shrimp at once

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    Whatever you want to do. Ideally have access to sunlight to help grow food
     
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    What do you mean by the sunlight can help to grow food

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    Shrimp feeds on algae

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    this. they also eat crud off plants
     
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    Oh OK cool

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    At one point I was breeding fish in those big plastic storage containers.
    Just had to be careful that the heater itself was away from the side.
     
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    Good advice thanks Reedfish

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    They make good grow out "tanks" for fry. :thumbup:
     
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    Do you have pictures Reedfish?

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    Perhaps on my computer at home.
    Will check over the weekend
     
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    Thanks

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