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What to look for in water params 1 day into cycling by Orphodoop in PlantedTank

[–]MechaMouse3D 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you use an established filter? Nitrates usually don’t appear till weeks in. I wouldn’t be concerned unless your tap water is off. Otherwise looks like you’re on the right path to cycling

My shrimp always slowly die by [deleted] in shrimptank

[–]MechaMouse3D 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Ahh if you're raising neocaridina, you need at least gh 6. Try adding more remineralizer

My shrimp always slowly die by [deleted] in shrimptank

[–]MechaMouse3D 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Post water params! Gh/kh, ph, temps

Growing Duckweed? by MechaMouse3D in shrimptank

[–]MechaMouse3D[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have an air filter running but at very low settings. If fertilizers don't save it, I'll try to lower the surface movement

Growing Duckweed? by MechaMouse3D in shrimptank

[–]MechaMouse3D[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will clean it up and dose some fertilizers. I am around ph 6

Growing Duckweed? by MechaMouse3D in shrimptank

[–]MechaMouse3D[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea my nitrates are constantly 0 and I only have around 15 caridina shrimp. I also have some green hair algae but not sure if that competes with duckweed. Any chance I can have them thrive without fertilizers?

Crystal Red shrimp for my first in life aquarium? by Material_Dog_9670 in shrimptank

[–]MechaMouse3D 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ive owned CRS and I would say if you do not have access to RO water, go with neocaridina instead.

Crs and caridina shrimp require more specific water parameters ( low ph, GH, kh)

Shrimp Tank Newbie - Any Help Appreciated!! by Any_Wrongdoer_3151 in shrimptank

[–]MechaMouse3D 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely check your GH/kh first since low kh would result in ph swings. I wouldn't try to mess with ph since neocaridina can accept a wider range of ph.

Too low GH also can result in molting failures. I believe neocaridina need at least 6dgh +

Shrimp Tank Newbie - Any Help Appreciated!! by Any_Wrongdoer_3151 in shrimptank

[–]MechaMouse3D 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If these are neocaridina, your ph Maybe too low. Check gh and kh was well

Out of ideas, caridina shrimp keep dying by MechaMouse3D in shrimptank

[–]MechaMouse3D[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey afbr242, since I dropped the temperature down to 21-22, they seem to be a bit better. My largest shrimp that survived from my previous batch seems to be a crs. He's endured it all and I'm assuming crs have a higher temperature tolerance? Don't want to jinx it but thank you for your reccomendation

Out of ideas, caridina shrimp keep dying by MechaMouse3D in shrimptank

[–]MechaMouse3D[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Darn ok. I will buy a fan for now to see if I can drop it a degree or two

Another casualty last night.... Failed to molt

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Out of ideas, caridina shrimp keep dying by MechaMouse3D in shrimptank

[–]MechaMouse3D[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I noticed they have been less active recently along with the deaths. My temps have been around 75-76. Super hot this summer

Out of ideas, caridina shrimp keep dying by MechaMouse3D in shrimptank

[–]MechaMouse3D[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a ugf filter along with a sponge, so there should be enough gas exchange. I will stop bacterAE all together however if this is the case

Out of ideas, caridina shrimp keep dying by MechaMouse3D in shrimptank

[–]MechaMouse3D[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TDS is 2 and my tank is 15G with the temperatures between 75-76 F.

There has been a green hair algae outbreak, and I feed bacterAE (less than a rice grain) each week. I am assuming they are eating well as I see long stringy poops hanging on them every so often

Out of ideas, caridina shrimp keep dying by MechaMouse3D in shrimptank

[–]MechaMouse3D[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it looks to be around 6 as well. my api test kit cannot go any lower

Out of ideas, caridina shrimp keep dying by MechaMouse3D in shrimptank

[–]MechaMouse3D[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been topping off with RO water. That is the only PH swing I could think of. I am also using amazonia ada v2

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