NathanB
Member
So, i've kept CRS in my planted tank for a year or two now but have just set up a few small tanks with aquasoil and sponge filters as i'd like to try and breed these guys. Previously they were constantly getting buried in the planted tank but I had too many fish in there for any babies to survive, that tank was also set up with just dechlorinated tap water so I guess I've been lucky so far with the tiny amount of breeding success that i've had so far with them.
The new shrimp tanks are ready to go and have been cycling for about a month, one tank already has all of my best grade shrimp in and have started seeing babies once again! No fish to munch on them this time. The sides are also completely bright green which is perfect.
However I'd love to breed them more successfully and keep them in their preferred conditions of course, and I'd also love to look into other caridina shrimp in the future, so I just ordered my first RO unit and just need to establish a basic understanding of preparing water for these guys. Am i correct in thinking that I measure the TDS of the water, then add only GH+ remineraliser to get it to the correct GH level? then it's ready?
The new shrimp tanks are ready to go and have been cycling for about a month, one tank already has all of my best grade shrimp in and have started seeing babies once again! No fish to munch on them this time. The sides are also completely bright green which is perfect.
However I'd love to breed them more successfully and keep them in their preferred conditions of course, and I'd also love to look into other caridina shrimp in the future, so I just ordered my first RO unit and just need to establish a basic understanding of preparing water for these guys. Am i correct in thinking that I measure the TDS of the water, then add only GH+ remineraliser to get it to the correct GH level? then it's ready?