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pH - Acidity For Shrimp Tanks
The pH level of your water measures how acidic or alkali it is. Different species of shrimp have different preferences for their water parameters. Neocaridinas prefer slightly alkali water, with a pH …
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Feeding Opae Ula Shrimp - What Do They Eat?
Keeping your Opae Ula shrimp tank well-fed is really easy. They don't need much to eat, and it's simple to get food they love. Do you need to feed Opae Ula? Not frequently. In a mature tank that's …
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Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) For Shrimp Tanks
The Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) tells you how many things have dissolved in the water. Sometimes water with a high TDS level is called “hard”, but don't confuse it with General Hardness …
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The Beginner's Guide to Freshwater Shrimp Tanks
Shrimp tanks are a fun alternative to fish tanks, and are very simple to set up. They're also very low maintenance. Which type of shrimp? Before you start building your shrimp tank, you'll need to …
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The Simple Guide to Tannins & Blackwater Shrimp Tanks
A blackwater tank is simply an aquarium with tannins dissolved in the water. The tannins make the water a dark orangey-brown tea colour. The dark water is also known as tannic acid. It's a fairly weak …
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How To Remineralize Water for Shrimp Tanks
Remineralizing your own shrimp tank water is an easy way to make the perfect water parameters. Your shrimp will love the stability, and you'll minimize any trouble with molting. It's highly …
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Do Dwarf Shrimp Eat Algae?
Yes, freshwater shrimp are happy to eat algae. Algae makes up a part of biofilm, their primary source of food. In the wild, this is what they'd eat most of the time. This is why you don't need to feed …
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Benefits of Adding Leaf Litter to Your Shrimp Tanks
Adding leaf litter to your shrimp is a great idea. They're an excellent source of food, and make your tank a closer copy of their natural habitat. In the wild, dwarf shrimp live in streams that have …
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Is Tap Water Safe for Shrimp Tanks?
Can you use tap water? Yes, using tap water in your shrimp tank can also be simpler than mixing your own water with a remineralizer. This is one reason why a lot of beginners start with tap water …
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Feeding Vegetables to Your Shrimp Tank
Feeding fresh vegetables to your shrimp tank is a brilliant way to give them all the nutrition they need. A balanced diet will help to promote healthy shell growth, making sure they can molt safely. …