Scaper's Notes
“I saw the vase for $4 in a thrift store and thought it would make a beautiful shrimp tank. Boy, was I right.”
Tank Details
1.2 gal · 4.5 L·5.5 × 5.5 × 11"active
Nature AquariumNatural StyleFlora & Fauna
6 species
Tank Health Score
Health score coming soon.
Water Parameters
Latest reading
Jun 16, 2026
pH6.8
General Hardness1340ppm
Carbonate Hardness714ppm
Nitrite0.00mg/L
Nitrate0mg/L
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Journal
Observation
Eating
Shrimp are activity eating off the plants. They tend to stay near the surface of the water. They are maintaining their b…
Problem
What?
So Finn, you said that I don't have any plants logged. I have 3 species of plants in this tank. Java moss, and two other…
Observation
Baby Shrimp
This tank originally housed 4 adult amano shrimp and 1 miniscule baby. I figured the tank was much too small for them, s…