thanks for sharing this! I'll definitely try it on my new shrimp tank. Love from Indonesia

Big fan of Darick from Singapore, Ysbee from Japan! Thank you for this video!

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

He is a legend! Thanks for watching sir!

Awesome tutorial! Love the tip on using the little tabs you cut off the UGF and using them to plug the open sides, I use those ISTA UGFs and have cut the tabs and have just been shoving lil pieces of sponge in the open tab areas lol...

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Martin, glad you liked it and thank you for coming back to watch my videos!

Absolutely great, love it!👍👍

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear this! Thank you!

thank u for your video, im a beginner and planning in keeping shrimp. keep up the good work!

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help and thank you for your support!

Thank you ! Greetings from 🇨🇭

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you mate!

Great video and love the setup!

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

For United States I only found another brand.. Asian style under gravel filter box.. From a different shrimp farm. Sorry.. What a great idea! I hit the Like Button.. 😁👍

Thank you for sharing my friend.🙏

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome mate! Thanks for watching🙏

Want to start out by saying I just love your videos and your accents very cool!

@alantooth48

2 жыл бұрын

I have a question what is the name of the substrate that you said to get it sounds like you're saying Easter shrimp or ESTA shrimp? Was hoping to get some if they sell it in the United States, keep making the great videos you're very good at it thank you so much for all the info!

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan, appreciate your support. The name of the soil is ISTA shrimp PH 5.5 - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353161092732?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338766898&toolid=10029&customid=d8017f184bf2553640fb6bbfef340a78&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1oCfuAL8PQ9ufTTV_GaJ8Pw13 I don't know the situation in the states never been there but I will one day for sure

Amazing

Awesome tip man! Keep the content coming :D

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Will do, thank you!

really, loved it 👍

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊

Wow Nice very nice

Thanks alot for this informative video bro! 👍💯 Dont mind me asking whats the ideal water parameters for neocaridina shrimp (red chilli, etc.)? Thank you. 😊

Thank you!!!

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

The Best

merci pour le tuto

@laShrimpaquajean

2 жыл бұрын

bonjour Shrimp Mania je te remercie pour les tuto . super tuto merci . mon nouveau projet et fini bac de 54 litres sol ada . Filtre sous Sable Ista Undergravel Filter plus Boite plexi 15x15x10 cm . POUDRE DE BACTÉRIES MILONE ET SL AQUA MAGIC POWDER . et encor merci beaucoup pour les informations fournies

Nice red galaxy เพื่อน I also think a combos of ugf and sponge filter is what's works best as filtration

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend🙏. I agree its the best combo

This is the type of setup I'm going too use on my next tank what bacteria powder did you use

Hi do you still use ro water for cycling tank? And when you will put gh or mineral in ro water?

WOW CONGRATS ON 1k SUBS MAN! Get that cash money!

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nano Bob! Appreciate your support

Tnx

Thanks so much for making this video! I've always been a fan of the Shrimp Affair method ever since I saw a tour of Darick's store. Do you think Bacter AE would be a valid substitute for the bacterial powder?

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if you can setup new tank with bacter AE, I never try it before.

@Orrange123

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpManiaJust wanted to report back some success, after using BacterAE, there's some substantial amount of biofilm growing on the substrate and filters, and the walls are starting to develop algae, I also dosed fertilizers and kept lights on 24/7 for the first week. Thanks again for your video, keep up the great work!

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

@@Orrange123 That's great, I was thinking to cycle new tank with Bacter AE as well and make a video. Good to know it works! Thanks for an update

@TriTran-in1qs

2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering this as well. Thanks for the update.

These videos are gonna come in real handy soon :) I got ada Amazonia!

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Are you finally want to try caridina shrimp?

@BobMossNanoTanks

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania Got the soil today :D

how big can your aquarium be with a 15x15x10 undergravelfilter?

Best shrimp fllter

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

Hi!! Love the videos!! At what point would you start remineralizing your water? I noticed you mentioned not wasting it in the beginning. At what point should you start adding that? Thanks!!

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

I normally do it at the very end after I do large water change. You can add salt straight to the tank just make sure it sits for a day or two before you adding your shrimps

@sibleywarrior07

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania thank you do much!! Love the videos!!

Thanks mate, learned a lot and now thinking about redoing my 2 other brand new 10 gallon tanks the way you demonstrated in this video! Do you know what that bacterial powder is called?

@ShrimpMania

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help, I think it calls dead shrimp powder.

And i will a hang on back filter Dymax 500 twin flo should i use this or not... before i do my set up.

Hi great vid. Could you just put the soil in an internal power filter? Also the tank is going in my bedroom and I don't want to listen to the constant bubbling of water due to the Airstone. Could I do the same as you have done here but use a low powered power head on the uplift instead

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

I only tried putting soil in an external filter but it didn’t for me for some reason. With power head its not ideal because it can be clogged with small particles of the soil and stop working from my experience

did all the moss grow in this tank with out co2 injection ?

Hello i have a problem with my new set ugf box the water its not flowing like yours any tips

If you glue filter tube with box,how i will separate filter tube from box later?

Hello my friend:My name is Johnny.. greetings fom Brooklyn Newyork city i enjoy your contents and shrimp advice i see alot aquariums on you tube with this box under gravel filter...... after all it was the first filter i rememberd when i was a little child getting my first aquarium ...... i wanna know how or if u ship your under gravel box filter products to New york city in United states of america?

Hey! Do you add minerals ever time you do 10% water change? Or just add RO water?

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I add some salty shrimp gh+ salts to demineralize ro water

It's an awesome tutorial video, when we can start to turn on the light, how many hours per day we should keep the light on during cycle period, and what is the name of your light :D. Thanks

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I keep light for 10 hours per day all the time on all tanks including cycling tanks. I made diy LED lights myself when i build my shrimp rack, i have it in my video ‘diy shrimp rack part2’ Thnx

@kyozanuro

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania One more question, what is the size of your tank that use UGF, and what is the good height of water (in centimeter) that we should maintain. Thanks a lot

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

@@kyozanuro Hi, my tanks in the rack are 52L volume. The height is 35cm. I think the ideal height is between 30 and 35cm. In shallow tank is better oxygen exchange and also heat exchange. Taller tanks are normally slightly warmer from my experience.

Would this work for thai fairy shrimp?

Hey, nice Video. Where did u buy the UGF Box? Thank u in advance

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I just added link into description box. Thnx

Have you found that you need to keep sponge filter in the tanks with the UGF filter? Or can you keep only the UGF box on its own?

@ShrimpMania

4 ай бұрын

I found that is better to add additional sponge filter. It adds extra filtration/aeration plus polish the water from soil powder

Hey! Can I start the cycle with tap water at the beginning than add RO water towards the end of the cycle when I put she shrimps in obviously added minerals etc. thanks

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Hey You can but I wouldn't advise. The reason is that your tap water is quite hard and has some kH. The soil will work hard to lower kH and wear it out and reduce its life span. So better to use the water with no kH

What kind of moss in your filter box? It looks amazing

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

It's flame moss

@oniesma

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania thanks a lot bro. Very nice video. Done sub.👍

Good video, how many liter tanks are those and approximately how many liter of soil are you using? Thank you.

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

The tanks on the rack are all the same 52L volume. The box is about 2L but with gap at the bottom and top its should hold around 1.7L of soil plus 0.3L for the bottom of the tank = approximately 2L total

@veneshpillay2988

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania thank you, I have 65 liter tanks and am thinking 3 liters of soil should be enough to buffer. Will be using a brand called Ista and langa these are the affordable brands available to me. Thanks for the reply 👍

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

@@veneshpillay2988 Sounds great, thanks

question, would snail help with the cycling? or keeping snails with the shrimps? or its a bad idea?

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they would help circle by a little bit. They can eat excess food if you overfeed and some believe they poop can be eaten by shrimp. I just don’t like snails in my tanks but that’s not a problem for shrimps to have them

I want to start using this shown UGF, is it ok to cycle the filter with already shrimps inside (have already 2 sponge filters running) or its recommended to do it in an empty tank before?

@ShrimpMania

Жыл бұрын

You can if your soil is not leaching ammonia

Do you recommend ista 5.5 shrimp soil ? How long does it last before losing its buffer capacity ? Other brands are very expensive in my country due to money currency . but if ista's life span is short it will be a waste of money as well. thank you for your answer.

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

I've mixed it with ADA Amazonia 50/50 and I haven't used it by itself so can't tell you if it last long enough. In a mix I have it for about 1 year still ok.

It would be great if you did a video about making the glass boxes I've never cut glass before but I'm willing to try if I know how to do it 😀!

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

Hello, waiting for the UGF boxes! Which soil would you recommend now? Thanks

@ShrimpMania

Жыл бұрын

I would recommend ada amazonia soil

I am very lazy but it will be nice to know if u custom make the u.g.f. boxes for people like me who dont have time or patience????

Hey!! Can I add driftwood during the cycle?

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Of course you can

I wonder if I can use an eheim canister to do the filtering instead of using that filter? Thanks!

@ShrimpMania

Жыл бұрын

You can try, it should work

@jsamusicsociety

Жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania Thank you for reply me..

Hi Shrimp Mania. I was wondering if there's any issues with adding cycling bacteria for this setup? I'm about 2 weeks in to the cycling process and have yet to see any rise in nitrite levels and drops in ammonia. I've seen very small biofilm clouds and have just done the 2 week water change. I assume going the natural longer route is to build algae/biofilm for the shrimp but if this can be sped up with SeaChem Stability, why not?

@ShrimpMania

Жыл бұрын

Hey I don't believe in bacterial in the bottles and I'm using bacterial powder instead. 2 weeks is still too early for any result.

@mccandokao

Жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania Hi Shrimp Mania. It's been about 2.5 months since I started the tank and I have no results. I was wondering if you've ever ran into the issue? I followed the video of using the BacterAe, changing the water, etc, but at this point, I've seen no nitrates nor any changes in ammonia/nitrites. My ammonia was very high at > 4ppm early on using ADA Amazonia and after several water changes I've reduced it to 0.5ppm. However, with both BacterAe and bacteria starter, I still see no results in the last 2-3 weeks after the ammonia reduction. Also throughout the whole process, I saw just some accumulations of biofilm clouds but no other algae growth. I believe the high ammonia levels at first was the main disruption to the cycle.

@ShrimpMania

Жыл бұрын

@@mccandokao I haven't use bacter ae for cycling the tank but it should work just fine. Just keep an eye on ammonia level once it's gone means tank is ready for shrimp. It can take up to 12 weeks with ada amazonia. Algae is not so important it will grow eventually

@mccandokao

Жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania Hi Shrimp Mania. Wanted to ask how long your ADA Amazonia buffering capability lasts. After about 3-4 months, pH is sitting at 7.4 for me but I did add a few gallons of treated tap water (during cycle) so perhaps that stripped it.

Have you ever tried akadama soil in the Ugf box?

@ShrimpMania

11 ай бұрын

nope

How do you clean it?

Is possible to us a ugf bo like whole bootom of tank ? i wasnt make small tank for shrimp 20x20x25cm i spossible use bottom filter on whole bottom like this ? and how much substrate I should use in such small tank , thanks . Iam just beginer therefore i want to try it in small size ...

@ShrimpMania

8 ай бұрын

year that would work just perfect in small tanks like yours one

5:16 After full water change -how we can confirm the new levels are good for shrimps.. Whats the use of water cycle for 6weeks?😮

Im trying to figure out how to build this water supply setup. So far no luck

will this work with the painted fire red shrimp ?

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

This tutorial is for caridina shrimp. Fire red is neocaridina. For neocaridina you need to use inert soil instead of active soil.

bonsoir Shrimp Mania j'ai une question à te poser ? combien de changement d'eau tu fais ? ta chaine est géniale continue comme ca merci pour les informations fournies bonne soirée . good night .

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

When I'm cycle tank I do water change once a two weeks 30-50%. Thanks

@laShrimpaquajean

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania merci beaucoup pour la réponse changement d'eau tous les deux semaines j'ai compris good night . thank you so much .

could you tell me the brand of this powder with bacteria for cycling?

@ShrimpMania

Жыл бұрын

I ordered it from shrimp affair link in description

Is this method can be use on neocaridina and caridina

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it will work for both

Hi man! I got this setup, with a eheim 200 air pump. But it just really weak, there only comes a little water out of the tube? What could this be. How much L/H do u need for a ugf? Seems like 200L/H minimum?

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Hey it depends how much coil you have on top. I normally use around 2.5-3L per min pump per ugf box

@RedGalaxyFishbone

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania around 2,5” of soil on top of it. Got the 10cm one, and no filter.

Does anyone know where i can buy a UGF box like this? I am not seeing any from the ebay seller that was linked in the description. Thanks in advance!

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/po6cm7GIZM3IfbA.html

Witch glue do they use with acryllic?

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

IDK

I can use the bacter AE instead of this bacter that I don't have ?

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if be hones because I never tried to cycle the tank with bacter AE before

@LuizFujii926

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania okay,thanks

I understand TDS has to be 110. After you put it into the tank, due to the sail, TDS will be more than 110, Right? What has to be the TDS of tank water then?

@ShrimpMania

Жыл бұрын

my TDS of the tank water is around 120

Filter is available on Ali for 3-5 bucks

I was in my local shop today wanting to pickup ada soil and the sales person got me all confused with his halfass opinions. They have all 3 bags of ada amazonia (colored package, greyish pack, v2 pack). Now which of those 3 kinds has the lowest fertilizers? 😵‍💫 From my knowledge the colored pack (same as in your video) is the one to get, but im now totally unsure.

@ShrimpMania

Жыл бұрын

V2 is the light one

Hi, how many UGF boxes are required for a tank size of 34 cm x 64 cm x 40 cm [ Front x Depth x Height ] ie 85 litres of water

@ShrimpMania

3 ай бұрын

I would put two

@raagm79

3 ай бұрын

@@ShrimpMania Thank you

do you need to add more bacteria after the week 6 water change?

@ShrimpMania

Жыл бұрын

it's up to you

How long we can maintain with this style, sir? Do you have update of these tank at present? Pls share, thanks.

@ShrimpMania

Жыл бұрын

Yes, will do update soon

bonjour Shrimp Mania je te remercie pour les tuto . super tuto merci . mon nouveau projet et fini bac de 54 litres sol ada . Filtre sous Sable Ista Undergravel Filter plus Boite plexi 15x15x10 cm . POUDRE DE BACTÉRIES MILONE ET SL AQUA MAGIC POWDER . et encor merci beaucoup pour les informations fournies

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

5:54 I see Copepoda appear in your tank, how do I make Copepoda appear in the tank?

@ShrimpMania

Жыл бұрын

They should come eventually by themself. Honestly, I don't have a clue where they came from, I didn't introduce them on purpose.

how is holding moss in this boxies ?

@ShrimpMania

8 ай бұрын

gravity i guess

Hello. Could you please send a link where I can buy such a ready undergravel filter ?? I can't find it, Regards Kamil great shrimps 💪💪😉!!!!!!

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, some links in this video - kzread.info/dash/bejne/po6cm7GIZM3IfbA.html

@kamilszwedo6291

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania Thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think of setting a ugf like that.. however I’m wondering the filter height is off the tank bottom.. Wouldn’t it be better if the ugf be totally at the bottom of the tank? Any reason for the elevation? For the thin layer of soil on bottom.. how do we clean? Fan up the dirty and suck it out?

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

I just like ugf to be freestanding so its no problem to take it out for maintains. I don’t clean the soil at the bottom my shrimps normally do that

What size tanks are those?

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

34x37x40 cm, around 50L

What size are the aquariums? I cannot find 52l cubes. Are they custom made?

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they are custom size and I’ve made them myself to fit that rack

@shinucafe

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania Can u tell me the size? (long, wide, heigh) please

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

@@shinucafe Sure, it’s 37x40x35(h)

@shinucafe

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania Thanks

@shinucafe

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania what type of glass, silicon and thickness of the glass

can you give tips on how to avoid planarian worms in shrimp tank?

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Take it easy on feeding. Planaria is normally appear when you overfeed.

@hepk.7199

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania i see tyvm

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

@@hepk.7199 np

What powdered bacteria so you suggest?

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

I had good result with SL-Aqua magic powder

@beckycooper2812

2 жыл бұрын

So, with Caridina, I use active soil, Ro water and add back shrimp elements? I am still confused to the different requirements for Cridina vs neo. I really do appreciate any advice and you time.

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Yes thats tight Caridina need softer water with PH 6 or below thats why you using active soil which buffer the water and dropping PH to the right level. RO water is pure water with nothing in it but caridina shrimps need some GH in the water thats why you adding salts for shrimps to add some minerals

what is the optimum height for the ugf box?

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

10cm

@stevenyap6454

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania so 15x15x10 ugf box for 30cube tank? or is that 40cube tank?

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevenyap6454 I use 1 box in my 40cm cube with an extra sponge filter

@stevenyap6454

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania wow.. that's mean you only use around 2-3 litre of soil for 40cube tank this method save alot of money, but how about the life / span of the soil? the conventional way using 3-4cm of soil can last for 2 years for the safe time to reset the tank, how about this UGF method?

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevenyap6454 yes i only use 2l of soil per 50l tank, saving lots of money on the soil. My oldest tank is 18 months and ph is still low

Sir are we sure if we follow your procedure about this start up setting up shrimp tank.... i am planning to have my own RED CHEERY SHRIMP... AND I AM GOING TO USE Ista SUBSTRATE PREMIUM SUBSTRATE... THE GLASS SQUARE CUBE WILL BE MY PLANTED PLANTS... PLEASE PM ME FOR REPLY. THANK YOU VERY MUCH...

@ShrimpMania

Жыл бұрын

Hey this method is for caridina shrimps for red cherry shrimp you better use inert substrate instead like sand or lava rocks

@robertcarlosllenarizas7987

Жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania what is inert substrate may i ask... and i am going to use ISTA PREMIUM SUBSTRATE... AND GOING TO MAKE A TWO TYPE SOIL ONE IS TERRA SUBSTRATE PEBBLES AND ISTA PREMIUM SUBSTRATE FOR MY PLANTS...

Fish tank size? And filter size? I'm curious.

@ShrimpMania

Жыл бұрын

around 35x40x35

Kannst Du das Video in Deutsch machen? Ich finde den Weg sehr spannend, verstehe aber nicht alles gut. 🙏👍⚠️

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Ich fürchte, ich spreche kein Deutsch. Ich verwende Google Translate, um Ihnen zu antworten. Sie können die Option „Automatisch in Video übersetzen“ im PC-Browser verwenden, um sie ins Deutsche zu übersetzen. Es wird nicht perfekt sein, aber es sollte Sinn machen

What plants did you add to the tank?

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

normally only mosses - resident and flame mosses

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

I meant fesidens

whats the thickness of its acrylic?

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

2mm

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

or maybe 3

Some curious shrimps were stuck in the bottom of the UGF 😂😂

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Really? I didn't see that

@kyozanuro

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania Yes, my UGF filled with small volcanic rocks, they still have gap, tiny baby shrimps can move through it to the bottom :((

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

That's good they can clean the bottom of the filter box for you

@kyozanuro

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania haha, that makes sense

Did you really put a level on that😂😂🤦🏻‍♂️

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Of cause if it not level it will piss me off, im a carpenter😉

何言ってるかわかんないけど何やってるか分かるぞ

Sorry man but there is very poor water flow. It cannot be good.

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

Works great for me

@Howitzer09

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania no hate haha 😋👍, Everyone has his own ways. I am also making a ugf atm 😄

@ShrimpMania

2 жыл бұрын

@@Howitzer09 i normally use ugf and sponge filters combo. Ugf is mostly to buffer ph of the water. Low or medium flow is what you need. If flow id too high it will break the soil and also wear it quicker.

@Howitzer09

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania That is true !

@krys2825

2 жыл бұрын

@@Howitzer09 that's the idea of the ugf!water flow can not be strong to sustain Anoxic zone in the filter where bacteria consume nitrates..if the flow is stronger u get Highly oxygenated water thru the filter and different types of bacteria colonizes filter..THOSE DO NOT REMOVE NITRATES which makes ugf useless..almost.it just becomes mechanical filter instead of biological..again flow has to be slow )

For the initial water adding to the tank, what TDS does it have to be? 110? Is it ok TDS after all to be above 110, like 200?

@ShrimpMania

Жыл бұрын

I believe for caridia is ok between 90 and 180ppm. 200 maybe a little too high

Do you remove the Biofilm from the soil when you're doing the water changes?

@ShrimpMania

Жыл бұрын

I don't

@Turusolight

Жыл бұрын

@@ShrimpMania thanks :)