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Neocaridina Shrimp Racing Stripes – All You Need To Know
You might find that some of your Neocaridina shrimp develop a light “racing stripe” line down their back. It can vary in width and length, but will usually be a lighter colour line down …
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How To Mix Brackish Water for Shrimp Tanks
Brackish water is a midway point between freshwater and saltwater. There aren’t too many cases where a shrimp keeper needs to mix up brackish water, but some examples are: Using in Opae Ula …
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Breeding Opae Ula Shrimp: The Essential Guide
One of the most important steps for breeding Opae Ula is to be patient. In a new tank, they can take a few months to settle in before they’re comfortable enough to breed. I set up my Opae Ula …
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Do Shrimp Tanks Need a Heater?
No. Most shrimp tanks will do just fine without a heater. Neocaridina and Amano shrimp are both very hardy species. As long as the changes are gradual, they can deal with a fairly large temperature …
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Fertilizers for Planted Shrimp Tanks
Shrimp love plants. A heavily planted tank gives them plenty of hiding places, and surface area for biofilm and algae to grow. Using fertilizers and a good light setup can boost your plant growth and …
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Nitrates in Shrimp Tanks
Nitrates are chemicals created by your beneficial bacteria, by breaking down ammonia. Nitrates are also a common ingredient in fertilizers for planted tanks. While it’s less dangerous than …
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Hydra in Shrimp Tanks - How To Get Rid of Them
What is a hydra? A hydra is a tiny freshwater polyp - a soft bodied pest with tentacles. They look like a stick with jellyfish legs, and are usually white, but can sometimes be lime green. They can …
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Ammonia & Nitrite in Shrimp Tanks
Ammonia is a toxic chemical that naturally appears in your shrimp tank. It’s produced by your shrimp as waste, but it can also come from leftover food rotting. You need beneficial bacteria, by …
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Signs of Stress in Freshwater Shrimp
How do you tell if a shrimp is happy? Shrimp are simple creatures. All they need to be happy is plenty of food and some space to chill. Grazing all day Dwarf shrimp spend pretty much all of their time …
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Benefits of Reverse Osmosis Water for Shrimp Tanks
Reverse Osmosis (RO) water can be very useful to have around for shrimp tanks. You don’t need RO water, but it does have a few benefits over tap water. The benefits of RO water for shrimp tanks …