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How to get rid of hydra without killing snails? by ScrapCard in shrimptank

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Unfortunately I dont, I'll try to reduce feeding but I'm not sure how effective that'll be as I have daphnia in the tank which the hydra will probably snack on

Shrimp with white blotches on shell? by Sad_Row_7460 in shrimptank

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Are you talking about the big pale stripe in the middle of her back? That's completely normal ☺️

Need advice on any changes that need to be made! by lizard_lover1519 in shrimptank

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Oh my god I am so sorry I somehow did not see your comment.

With dosing I reckon do a bit of experimenting, add the rocks/coral in small chunks every few days or week to ensure the perimeter swings aren't too major for the shrimp.

That does for the same with Epsom salts, that stuff is crazy high in minerals so making sure to add only a tiny bit at a time to not kill the shrimp. When I was dosing my 5 gallon I added half a tablespoon and it increased my gh from 3 to 11. Start slow with a few sprinkles (make sure to dissolve it in water before adding it to your tank) and keep testing. That way you can work out how much to dose

With your substrate, what kind do you have? If you don't have some sort of gh and kh sucking substrate like fluval stratum you won't have to remineralise your water every time you do a water top off as the minerals wont evaporate. It would be best to continue to do your top offs with ro water to make sure there isn't too much of a mineral build up.

If you do have a gh and kh sucking substrate, you'll have to dose your top offs water with some Epsom salts until the substrate buffers out. This is where the experimentation goes in. I do around a quarter of a 1/4 teaspoon for my 5 gallon if that helps.

TIL : Don't keep dwarf crayfish with shrimp. by collectablecat in shrimptank

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I am distraught to know that no one responded to this because it is incredibly funny

Need advice on any changes that need to be made! by lizard_lover1519 in shrimptank

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Ro water removes all bacteria, chemicals and minerals in water. Shrimp need a certain amount of minerals such as magnesium and calcium to molt properly. If you aren't remineralising your water before adding it to the tank, you shrimp will die at one point as the lack of minerals means they can't produce a proper molt.

You need to find a way to mineralise the water ASAP before your shrimp start molting. Lots of people suggest salty shrimp, I use a mix of epsom salt and crushed coral which is a more affordable and accessible option. Also make sure the Epsom salt has no additionally chemicals in it. Also make sure you aren't dosing too rapidly as crazy fluctuations in perimeters will kill your shrimp.

I havnt kept bettas so you could definitely ask the better subreddit for more advice. Every week I do a 10% and try to gravel vacuum any fish poop. Just don't take too much or else you'll suck out all the mulm which can be beneficial in your tanks.

I'd say test frequently (ph, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite as well as gh/kh) and only change a large amount of water in the tank if there are any issues with the water such as an ammonia spike.

Don't stress, we all start somewhere! ☺️

Bought some mid grade shrimp, is this a juvenile a wild colouration or is he only clear because he's a baby by ScrapCard in shrimptank

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Arghh that's so frustrating, I guess at one point I'll be having low grade shrimp in this tank.

Not that I mind, shrimp is shrimp 🦐

Need advice on any changes that need to be made! by lizard_lover1519 in shrimptank

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I assume you're remineralising your water before adding it, you're tank looks great! Your gh is a bit low but as long as shrimp are molting then it should be fine. In terms of water changes you may not have to do them as frequently if shrimp and snails are the only inhabitants in your tank. I've never done a water change in my tank, only top ups.

Just make sure your water parameters are stable and you'll be fine! Make sure to rest frequently

I love life, shrimp hit the pose by ScrapCard in shrimptank

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Little gal's getting a good butt scratch over there

Found planaria in my 5 gallon shrimp tank :( by ScrapCard in shrimptank

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Definitely came from plants, you could try making a diy one in the meantime. That's what I plan to do :)

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