{"title":"Shrimp filtration","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: .5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShrimp filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e prioritizes \u003cem\u003efry safety\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eoxygenation\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ebiological stability\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eShrimp-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e solutions include: \u003cem\u003eair-driven sponge filters\u003c\/em\u003e, hang-on-back (HOB) filters with a \u003cem\u003epre-filter\u003c\/em\u003e, small \u003cem\u003ecanister filters\u003c\/em\u003e with a \u003cem\u003eprotective sponge\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eMatten filters\u003c\/em\u003e (sponge panels).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin: .5rem 0 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: inline-block; cursor: pointer; padding: .55rem 0; color: #006bb3; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: .75rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey objectives:\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003cem\u003egentle\u003c\/em\u003e flow that doesn't disperse food, a \u003cem\u003elarge surface area\u003c\/em\u003e for bacteria, and \u003cem\u003eprotected inlets\u003c\/em\u003e to prevent \u003cstrong\u003eNeocaridina\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e) and \u003cstrong\u003eCaridina\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCaridina cf. cantonensis\u003c\/em\u003e) from being sucked in (especially fry).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended choices:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-left: 1.25rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eAir-driven sponge filter\u003c\/b\u003e: maximum fry safety, strong biofilm; requires an air pump. Excellent for dedicated tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eHang-on-back filter\u003c\/b\u003e: compact and practical; a \u003cb\u003esponge pre-filter\u003c\/b\u003e on the intake is \u003cu\u003emandatory\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eExternal canister filter\u003c\/b\u003e: for larger tanks; use a \u003cb\u003efine stainless steel mesh\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003ePPI 30–45 sponge\u003c\/b\u003e on the intake and set up a \u003cem\u003espray bar\u003c\/em\u003e or diffused flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMatten filter\u003c\/b\u003e (sponge panel): enormous bacterial surface, gentle flow, simple maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia order (flow → outlet):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ecoarse sponge\u003c\/em\u003e (10–20 PPI) → \u003cem\u003efine sponge\/filter floss\u003c\/em\u003e (30–45 PPI) → \u003cem\u003ebiological media\u003c\/em\u003e (ceramic rings\/sintered glass). \u003cem\u003eChemical media\u003c\/em\u003e (carbon\/resins) \u003cu\u003eonly when necessary\u003c\/u\u003e and for short cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow rate \u0026amp; movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e for shrimp tanks, aim for a recirculation of \u003cem\u003e~4–6× the volume\/hour\u003c\/em\u003e with diffused current; orient the outlet to ripple the surface without creating a \"storm.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e rinse \u003cb\u003esponges\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb\u003epre-filter\u003c\/b\u003e in \u003cem\u003eaquarium water\u003c\/em\u003e (never under the tap), \u003cb\u003ealternating\u003c\/b\u003e to avoid wiping out the biology. Do not clean all media on the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFry safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e protect every \u003cem\u003eintake\u003c\/em\u003e with a fine sponge (30–45 PPI) or a tight-mesh \u003cem\u003estainless steel grid\u003c\/em\u003e; avoid aggressive \u003cem\u003esurface skimmers\u003c\/em\u003e, where small shrimp can get trapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUseful notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"too strong\" filters disperse food and stress shrimp. In tanks with \u003cem\u003eCO₂\u003c\/em\u003e, consider light nighttime aeration. Avoid continuous use of \u003cem\u003ecarbon\u003c\/em\u003e if you fertilize plants; remove it during any treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-style: italic;\"\u003eTip: for large colonies in small tanks, choose an \u003cstrong\u003eair-driven sponge filter\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eMatten filter\u003c\/strong\u003e; in medium tanks, a hang-on-back or canister filter with a \u003cstrong\u003e30–45 PPI sponge pre-filter\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003espray bar\u003c\/strong\u003e. Maintain the cleanliness of the pre-filter: more stability, fewer risks for fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: .9rem; color: #555;\"\u003e— Advice from the Hobby Pesca \u0026amp; Acquari Team\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/hobbypescaeacquari.live\/en\/collections\/filtraggio-gamberetti.oembed","provider":"HobbyPesca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}