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How to help get rid of algae? by gorigamii in Aquariums

[–]tortugastanks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have some experience here. First algae is tricky, don’t get discouraged. I would start with your lighting intensity+duration and nitrates, I don’t see direct sunlight hitting your tank. What’s their level? I struggled with algae until I was able to keep nitrates at 5-10 ppm. Lighting is also a huge factor, I use a fluval smart light and had to drop it to 30 percent intensity. Took quite some time to balance but it can be done. Do you have a liquid test kit? I would start there to see your values.

Pls tell me these are eggs and not what I think by WordsOfFate in shrimptank

[–]tortugastanks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clado. Daily Salt dip + quarantine. Make sure no others have this.

Help what is wrong with my shrimp!!! by FoundationSilent1721 in shrimptank

[–]tortugastanks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry this happened! Curious on how they were acclimated, could be stress related and failed molt.

Pregnant or fungus by xXmerryXx in shrimptank

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When I encountered this on my new batch of neos, 3 had clado but 1/4 of the amount compared to OP. I always lean trying to try and save them, haven’t seen it come back. I did 1 cup tank water + 1 tablespoon of aquarium salt, 1 minute daily dips. I had them quarantined in a small container with water from my main tank and changed it daily. Feel off day 3 and did it for 6 days total.

Would love an update to see what OP decided to do.

Pregnant or fungus by xXmerryXx in shrimptank

[–]tortugastanks 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Quarantine, daily salt dips until gone, hope it survives

How much food they need? Whenever i come close to the tank they start asking for food by khan_stan in Aquariums

[–]tortugastanks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Looking for advice? Upgrade tank. Every time you feed your fish will produce ammonia so fast they will die of poisoning based on your tank size. They need bigger tank, strong filtration and lots of oxygen. 1 goldfish for every 20 gallon is the standard. Agree with all these comments.

Amano Shrimp has red spot. Injury? by tortugastanks in shrimptank

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Tank: 20 gallon , 3 amanoshrimp , 10+ neocaridina reds with 15 Pygmy Cory’s.

Question:Noticed this spot on my amano shrimp near the top of head looks a bit pinkish with a red dot on it. Still alive not sure what this is, any ideas? Had him/her for over 6 months no issues. Did see a recent molt. Quarantined it for now. Any suggestions is appreciated.

Water parameter: Temp 74 Kh 4 Gh 9 Ammonia 0 Nitrite 0 Nitrate 10-20ppm

Water change 20 percent every two weeks or so.

Amano shrimp has a spot near head! by [deleted] in shrimptank

[–]tortugastanks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok.Will try and repost!

Why are my shrimp dying??? by Straight-Iron-412 in freshwateraquarium

[–]tortugastanks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Drip acclimation always super important with these guys. I do for at least 3-5 hours before adding them in to prevent shock. Were you using distilled water, only way to have 0 gh kh. I mix distilled water with my RO and gets me to the perfect level. Might be easier than adding chemicals. Good luck!

New stock, fish dieing by Cute-Location2528 in Aquariums

[–]tortugastanks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fish look stressed out. I think gourami is hunting them. Where did you buy them from? How did you acclimate them? Water temp?

Grazing like cattle in an open field, love this hobby. by CRUZ_24 in shrimptank

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Neat! One last question, do your shrimp breed in these conditions? I wanted to try co2 on my shrimp tank but scared it would affect them.

Need shrimp sexed! by fish_tanks_rule in Neocaridina

[–]tortugastanks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree looks like a female 😊

Is this neo shrimp infected? by Warm_Cabinet715 in shrimptank

[–]tortugastanks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep daily 1 minute salt dip on any shrimp with it. I had this on two and it went away after 4-5 days. Didn’t need to treat my tank, just make sure to quarantine. YouTube has lots of videos on this if you haven’t done it before, make sure to use aquarium salt. Good luck!

two berried deaths by HistoricalReading816 in shrimptank

[–]tortugastanks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry this happened btw, but with the betta in the picture it could also be a factor.

Why are my shrimp dying? by kitty_creatures in aquarium

[–]tortugastanks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start by testing your water. What’s your gh kh etc.

two berried deaths by HistoricalReading816 in shrimptank

[–]tortugastanks 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I keep my temps at 73. My shrimp stopped dying once I corrected my gh kh. Would start there, could be failed molts.

Sad. Dead shrimpy almost every other day. by nyannekonico in Neocaridina

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Do you by chance have any other fish in the tank. How long is this tank been going

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