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Tanks & Gear

Tanks, filters, heaters and supplies that actually work for shrimp.

A planted 5 gallon nano aquarium set up for shrimp

5 Gallon Shrimp Tank Setup: Complete Beginner Checklist

By The Shrimp Keeper Team · Sep 28, 2026 · 3 min read

Everything you need to set up a 5 gallon shrimp tank: tank, filter, substrate, plants and lighting, plus a step-by-step order and what to avoid.

Close-up of the foam sponge from an aquarium sponge filter

Tanks & Gear

Sponge Filter for a Shrimp Tank: Why It's Best and How to Set It Up

By The Shrimp Keeper Team · Sep 21, 2026 · 3 min read

Why sponge filters are the go-to filter for shrimp tanks, how to choose the right size, how to set one up and how to clean it without crashing your cycle.