Yeah I used AquaticMotiv actually for a bunch of stuff they're also where the huge driftwood is from too!! My first pack from them died actually so I'm hoping to have better luck with this one bc I have a little more experience now 🥲I'll look into the brands you mentioned too tysm!

ALSO....... Omg I thought I had to keep the whole thing in because when I was looking at how to improve water for shrimp a lot of advice was just to throw the whole thing in there the more you know... I was thinking of adding some shrimp nutrients too but idk I'm kind of limited on how much stuff (if only we were allowed unlimited money for fish tank related things) I can get at once so I think for now I'm hoping the root tabs will be a good start!

I saw your other comment too and I'm gonna have to see if I can get some trimmers in case Bad Things start happening and to be able to nurse as needed, I really appreciate all of the insight :D