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    Re: IQ3 basic set-up for shrimps

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    Be careful with those ghost shrimps. There have been reports of them attacking other shrimps. If you want, I can spare a few of my fire red culls for you to test out if you don't mind picking them up. But colouration is cherry-like.

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    Re: IQ3 basic set-up for shrimps

    Yes be wary of ghost shrimps, they do attack your other shrimps, especially when your shrimps are vulnerable.

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    Quote Originally Posted by frostbyte88 View Post
    Be careful with those ghost shrimps. There have been reports of them attacking other shrimps. If you want, I can spare a few of my fire red culls for you to test out if you don't mind picking them up. But colouration is cherry-like.
    Hi fb88

    That would be very kind of you. May I know if your shrimps are climatize to polar regions or are they tropical creatures like us?

    I don't want to waste your shrimps if they are climatized coz my tank is without chiller.

    Where and when can I pick some up?

    Thanks

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    My shrimps are living without chiller. Around 27-28 degrees. I live in pasir ris. Free most nights around 8pm. Just discuss a time to meet beforehand

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yany View Post
    Sorry to hear about your plants Kermit. Did you add anything else besides CO2 tablets?
    The plants and moss I got is still thriving. I can even see some new growth.... and I'm using the LED light that is provided with the IQ3. I switch it on in the evening for about 5 hours... and sometimes, in the day when its cloudy and dark. I do not add anything else..... so hopefully, it will still be fine down the road.
    Current tank condition, check out my brown algae ball...







    Do they look alright, I'm not sure...

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    Quote Originally Posted by frostbyte88 View Post
    My shrimps are living without chiller. Around 27-28 degrees. I live in pasir ris. Free most nights around 8pm. Just discuss a time to meet beforehand
    You got time this morning?

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    Hi Kermit,

    Your tank is looking good! So nice to have someone offer you shrimps. Never knew ghost shrimp so naughty but only suggested to test water since they are sold as fish food - not to add with other precious shrimp
    Can't wait to see them swimming in your tank. Do post pictures!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yany View Post
    Hi Kermit,

    Your tank is looking good! So nice to have someone offer you shrimps. Never knew ghost shrimp so naughty but only suggested to test water since they are sold as fish food - not to add with other precious shrimp
    Can't wait to see them swimming in your tank. Do post pictures!
    Hey Yany, I don't think so. My moss is browning and so is my algae ball. Sone leafy plants are also withering but turning translucent....

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    Re: IQ3 basic set-up for shrimps

    It could be that your lighting is insufficient. Are you able to move your tank near a window? No direct sunlight but some brightness to help the plants along.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yany View Post
    It could be that your lighting is insufficient. Are you able to move your tank near a window? No direct sunlight but some brightness to help the plants along.
    But i leave my PL light (11W) on for 8 hours. Unfortunately, i cannot move tank..and my house is pretty low light. You think if i leave my PL on for longer hours it will help?

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    Re: IQ3 basic set-up for shrimps

    Was going to suggest you post a question but saw you have done that Hope they have a better suggestion than mine below.

    Did your IQ5 come with lighting? Why not clip it and add on to see any changes.

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    Oh, I forgot to mention, I did not get the IQ5 in the end. I bought a 10" glass cube with separate filter/ skeemer and the 11w PL light.

    Does your water surface seem to have a layer of 'oil'? They told me the filter with skeemer will remove that layer.

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    oh.. ok I like the 10" glass cube... and might add on once I know the shrimps in the IQ3 has babies

    The water surface doesn't have a film as it overflows into the grooves and down the filter. If you have a skimmer, it should do the same... unless the top of the skimmer is not sitting near the surface for the water to "overflow" into it. Since I cannot see a picture of the surface of your tank, I can only assume

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    It is... Just wanted to know if this is standard amongst planted tanks. My water surface seems ok, clear and all...

    Just fed up to see my plants turned brown and leaves turned translucent

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    Unfortunately mornings are a no go for me. I don't get weekends off

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    Quote Originally Posted by frostbyte88 View Post
    Unfortunately mornings are a no go for me. I don't get weekends off
    It's ok, I understand. Thanks for the offer. I went to nanyang to and got some cherry red.

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    No problem. I hope they do well in your tank!

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    Got myself a bag of ten cherry reds, came back put them in and we saw babies!!!!

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    Wow! gratz! Hope you covered the inlet overflow with some netting! Don't want those babies to be sucked in

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