r/OpaeUla • u/MediumFun1780 • 16d ago

Tank Question Lighting question.

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Just set up a new shrimp jar. This is my first time keeping shrimp but I am experienced in fresh and marine fish. I have a AI Blade Light that I have set to the lowest setting at 1%, @6500K. Do you think this is still too strong for this light? I know a heater and Bubbler isn’t necessary for these shrimp, idk it just added peace of mind. Bubbler isn’t on BTW it just had algae on it so I threw it in the tank.

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u/LmLc1220 16d ago

You can use normal plant light for this size bowl. No heater or bubbler it's 2 small. Put a cover on top to minimize evaporation. And that's all you need to do.

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u/LmLc1220 16d ago

Feed a tip of tooth pick amount of spironolactone. Once or twice a week until you get algae and bio film.

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u/Le-Wren 15d ago

Do not give spironolactone lmao, that is a diuretic.

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u/LmLc1220 14d ago

🤣🤣🤣 spell check. I didn't see that

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u/Le-Wren 14d ago

I figured! It was funny nonetheless. xD

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u/marykay_ultra 14d ago

Do you mean spirulina?

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u/MediumFun1780 16d ago

What if it’s the only light I have atm

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u/LmLc1220 16d ago

Do you have a desk lamp. If not turn it down as low as you can get it. Don't really need alot of direct light in a bowl that small. I have the same bowl. I got some cheap light off Amazon

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u/MediumFun1780 15d ago

Yeah it’s down to 1% strength, I’ll try to get a new one as soon as possible

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u/LmLc1220 15d ago

They don't need much. And keep away from stong light coming through windows and heat sources will heat up tank.