Dull coloration on my Crystal Red Shrimp

[kah kenny]

Hi Bro, My B grade CRS, the white portion turn transparent white dull colour.due to tempreature or water parameter change....today tank tempatutre 26.5 to 27 degree. water ph 6.5 to 7 .water change on saturday morning...thank please advice...

[leeruisheng]

Was it just introduce?

[aquanatix]

Just to add...does discoloration appear on ALL crs in tank once certain parameters are not met or does only CERTAIN pieces lose coloration?
Got a similar scenario with some of my 2week old crs. Was wondering if its dependant on individual as i have some that maintain color while some loses it.

[kah kenny]

Hi Bro, ten pcs crs, 8 pcs got color distortion....thank...ken

[kensk]

If it is grade B , can't expect much right?

Maybe a picture will be good to show the extend of the dis-coloration.

[aquanatix]

If it is grade B , can't expect much right?

Maybe a picture will be good to show the extend of the dis-coloration.

Meaning A grade and up discoloration will be consistent with all pieces?

[kelvin]

Yes, you can usually if not, always expect better consistency with the good - premium grades. though i don't really know how they grade the shrimps, ie by what standards and how they measure it across the board.

[kah kenny]

Hi Bro, water parameter important?
My tank water parameter were PH range 6.5 to 7.0
ammonia 0 mgl. KH after fourth drops turn yellow -orange.
NO3 result range about 12mgL.
some of CRS B grade the white portion from whitten white to transparent white..dull colour white....any comment please...thank.

[Razorblade]

Water temperature plays an important part in the coloration, your water temperature is on the high side, I maintain mine at 25º to 26ºC which is already a compromise, as I have read from some forum mention by some local breeders, they show their best color at 22ºC.

Cheers,

[kah kenny]

Hi bro ,thank for reply,likely have to get a chiller. heard of Resun model 280 and Halenia.....what likely the electric bill monthly estimate...thank

[Razorblade]

I have just started using the Resun CL280, bill wise have yet to be seen (estimate to be around $20 ?)..there are few factors to be consider like location of your tank, glass thickness, filtration and water movement...all this will affect the temperature and therefore chiller kicking in more or less often.

I have not use Hailea before but i find my resun to be of good value for the money and its not noisy.

Cheers,