Reply With Quotedo baby shrimps require certain conditions? sorry for posting so often..im worried about my shrimps....
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but after doing a water change its still like that...kinda weird right?
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do baby shrimps require certain conditions? sorry for posting so often..im worried about my shrimps....
Here's something to consider - maybe others can comment too.
Did you do a large volume water change? Because shrimps are very sensitive, I do a small volume water change.
Did you forget to add anti-chlorine?
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Steven
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i did both small and large volume water change and i add "Genesis" anti chlorine everytime..so i dont know what is wrong as my both my female shrimps have laid all the eggs however all the babies came out and died after wards..they are no where to be seen..
Maybe others who have experienced this can shed some light.
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Steven
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update: now one shrimp just died on me..im left with one lonely shrimp..sigh...anyway i will go buy more moss tomorrow to cover the bottom.
Our tap water contain a chemical, Chloramine, not sure whether the anti-chlorine 'Genesis' that you used would help in removing it. I'm not saying that Chloramine is resposnsible but it could be one of the causes.
Hope that would help you.
A noob & poor aquarist
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so Naturafin or smth like that will get rid of chloroamine?
i think the packaging will indicate whether it's anti-chloramine. From another ongoing thread it seems that Nutrafin Aquaplus is both anti-chlorine and anti chloramine.
Sorrie about the shrimps bro.
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no prob bro..however im puzzled..i have been using genesis for along time even in my 2 ft tank which have yamatos and cherry shrimps..no probs..also..it claims to remove chloroamine too...so i dunno what to believe...Originally Posted by kradeij
i think the packaging will indicate whether it's anti-chloramine. From another ongoing thread it seems that Nutrafin Aquaplus is both anti-chlorine and anti chloramine.
Sorrie about the shrimps bro.
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anyway guys is it advisable to add a oxygen pump for my shrimp tank? im afraid the shrimps arent getting enough oxygen...or is it an overkill?
Too bad about your shrimp man. I know how frustrating it can be.
I have been using Nutrafin Plus without any probs.
Maybe we can help by pointing out a few things that you can investigate.
Water temp ok? Mine's around 26 - 27.
Large pH swing perhaps? How's your kH? Mine's at a constant 12 dkH.
Attack from other fish or the yamato? Yamatos are rather aggressive I have been told.
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Steven
Hi, can I ask how long have you setup the tank? Perhaps it has not matured yet? The water parameters are flunctuating as yours is a small tank?
Anyway, I dont think you will need a airpump, cause the plants should provide enough oxygen. Just pack the tank with plants.
Just my 2c worth.
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kradeji...ya i'll just pack with plants...anyway water temp 27 i guess..will be getting fan soon..waiting for payday..now alittle tight on cash...haha..as for kh i didnt test cos i dont have co2..and my tank has no yamatoes..i was thinking of getting the zebra oto...
Dude, you've got a mystery in your hands! Anything you can think of that may upset your shrimps?
Do they swim around frantically? (I've been told it's a sign that something in the water parameter is not right).
A large water change will upset the shrimps.
Water quality OK? Filter OK? Changed anything lately?
Have to investigate and run through the process of elimination loh. Good luck.
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Steven
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ya i know...mysteries of mysteries...anyway i'll keep you all updated!
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hi guys..i have shifted the c. parva to filter inlet and i added a taiwan moss wall..i hope it grows! also,bought 2 more cherries..i reckon my tank is stabilized already...what else is missing??kindly advise...thanks!
cherry shrimp
side view
front view
anyway i covered my filter inlet with wire mesh....
.:: Novice Moss Farmer ::.
Yea... Now just wait for the moss to grow.. will be nice when the moss thrives =)
but your tank still looks a bit empty...
IMHO, maybe u could add 1 or 2 more moss lawn to cover the entire substrate? and maybe another mesh of moss wall on the right...
Also find a bigger and taller rock to block the un-beautiful filter inlet??
but depends on u lar, maybe u have other plans..
btw, your tank only has 2 cherries?
maybe u could throw in 1 or 2 guppies to help cycle the tank faster...
but if u only intend to have 2 cherries then ignore this...
remember to wash the filter media with tank water, or u can throw in some bio-filter media in the filter for the beneficial bacteria to colonise =) (ignore this too if u've already did this)
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hi gorilla tank for your advice...im currently trying to find a rock to cover the filter inset....also my tank has more cherries..around 4 just that they are hiding...haha..and i think my tank is cycled...as for suitable tankmates, wat should i get?
Sorry to butt in.
I have an oto in my 1 footer. It kinda eats together with the shrimps. Doesn't threaten the babies. Except that sometimes, it kinda freaks out and swims back and forth very quickly. Either the shrimps get bumped around or they jump out of the way. Pretty farnee to watch.
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Steven
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