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title: "Not sure if this kind of set up is welcomed here… but here is a no…"
description: "Not sure if this kind of set up is welcomed here… but here is a no filter shrimp set up I’ve had going 🦐"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JlZgmfitRxCDd44wsMWc-A/gxQqDVqhN3TjWGvgsif22u"
community: "Terrarium Discoveries"
author: "spearf"
published: "2025-10-30T20:18:19.106751Z"
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# Not sure if this kind of set up is welcomed here… but here is a no…

_Posted by spearf on 2025-10-30_

Not sure if this kind of set up is welcomed here… but here is a no filter shrimp set up I’ve had going 🦐

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/WNRKoDXo-5njLKLEXkteRqZbbMK3pv31EC_1jWiAHEA/H7O5DCjeSl2XbXBZ--Usrg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/WNRKoDXo-5njLKLEXkteRqZbbMK3pv31EC_1jWiAHEA/Tqfm9N-4TfeaUaaVFmCgSw.webp?size=large)

## 9 comments

### Plantgirl11 commented on 2025-10-30

I love it!!!!!! The shrimp are so cute!!!!

#### spearf replied on 2025-10-30

Thanks! :)

### Louis commented on 2025-11-27

When did you set up this jar? And how you take care shrimp without filter?

#### spearf replied on 2025-11-27

The jar with the shrimp in it has been going for about 1 year. It’s planted via the walstead method - basically, it’s planted with specially selected plants that will cycle \& clean the water. I also use dechlorinated / distilled water for this.

There are also mystery snails in it.

It’s honestly a super easy, low maintenance project :) just have to trim up the plants and feed the tank an algae disc biweekly.

I’d highly reccomend youtube videos about no filter shrimp jars / walstead methods for it. That’s how I got started

#### Louis replied on 2025-11-28

What kind of plant you have in that jar?

### HA135 commented on 2025-12-08

Awesome- I love the hardscape. I’ve recently set up a no filter nano for some shrimp, I hope it establishes as well as yours!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/LdSfIR3IChpdY37w26ejXr27EcLBKZAwGj0mOzxtudc/xRBBVcsqQq6NWbAwF6RMlw.webp?size=large)

### 🌺 Thai Jade 🌺 commented on 2026-01-08

Great job! I have a 3 gallon amano shrimp jar I made out of an old drink dispenser. It has been running for three years now. The only “tech“ are use is a grow light.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/sehB8Y5oJTay2IxEl3qN1CrsMoRHeYyHpFdbEhfa44I/1Fb0Vy07SM2_ZXHcylEYIg.webp?size=large)

### Emily commented on 2026-02-09

This is so cool! What kind of shrimp are these?

#### spearf replied on 2026-02-13

They are neocaridina (fresh water shrimp) they are generally super hardy and colorful!

Sadly, this ecosystem crashed last week after over a year :(

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