CRS Tiny Weeny Problem

[tribalsun]

Tank Setup

Two 4ftx1ftx1ft (overflow)
Connected to Arctica + 2217 and 2213 filter
Top Tank (Gex Ichiban Soil)
Bottom Tank (1 year Amazonia 2 Soil)

Problem :
I usually don't check for values but something is amiss. All my shrimps are moulting and seemingly looked healthy but neither are breeding. Have around 15-20 shrimps to play about and have almost 1:3 ratio of males : females . Is there anything that I can do even though they don't die? I heard of the motto "Don't mess your tank when it's in good condition" But I don't know whether it is good condition or not.

[eviltrain]

just wait for the time to come lor. its better this way. is your water cool enough, 24degree?

[tribalsun]

Yes, it's 23 degrees. Would it be that my nitrate is too high so the shrimps can't carry eggs or any possible values in which makes them infertile?

[eviltrain]

do you know how to see if the female CRS is saddled? very low chance of whole population is sterile.

[tribalsun]

Yap.. they have big ready bellies to be consume by some horny males.. but so far no action

[eviltrain]

how about water parameters? water change regime?

maybe just need to wait for next female molt.

[avex30]

maybe cause tank too big??? only have 15-20 pcs how to find female???

[tribalsun]

weekly change regime.. added mosura bioplus + shrimp conditioner.. im just scared that it's not balance in parameter values.

[SeahSengYong]

You need Ero. ;x

[tribalsun]

We don't have that here in Msia. Only the Benibachi Breeding Liquid and BorneoWild Products. Going to add in additional 160 pcs of CRS to see how the breeding. And adding in AZOO Bio-Microorganism.

[SeahSengYong]

Which part of Malaysia do you stay?
Maybe if I am free, I drop by your place pass you.
"Imported" shrimp stuff from Singapore.

How do you guys get your crs then?
Just curious.

[tribalsun]

CRS can be bought from the shops but the price skyrocket pretty high. So we usually get from breeders but currently many people stop breeding CRS. I stay around PJ area. Far from Johore Bahru. Was planning to get the Benibachi Breeding Liquid but still don't know whether it is good or not.

Tested with JBL Test Kit (Strips)

PH: 6.4
GH: 7
Nitrate : 0-10
Nitrite : 0

[gryphon]

CRS can be bought from the shops but the price skyrocket pretty high. So we usually get from breeders but currently many people stop breeding CRS. I stay around PJ area. Far from Johore Bahru. Was planning to get the Benibachi Breeding Liquid but still don't know whether it is good or not.

Tested with JBL Test Kit (Strips)

PH: 6.4
GH: 7
Nitrate : 0-10
Nitrite : 0

GH is on the high side. Maybe you can try lowering GH

[tribalsun]

Other than RO water, does peat help in lowering GH? If I remember correctly, peat lowers down PH and helps to soften the water. Am I correct? What other methods there are to lower GH?

[tribalsun]

My GH have been lowered to 4 according to the JBL Test Strips but the Nitrate is kind of the high side from 25-50. But no deaths so far

[alvinchan80]

Add in more floating plants or stem plants to absorb the nitrate...

I have some to spare but have to collect at my place in Serangoon..

[tribalsun]

Does high nitrate stops breeding for CRS? I will get more plants tomorrow. I thought high nitrate causes death for CRS.

[eugenekhf]

I'm in Shah Alam, and dont have problem breeding cherries.... where did you buy them from? Did you try Ai?

[hellomyfriend]

Benibachi Breeding Liquid is good for ME, i am using that.