Stop Losing Caridina Shrimp: 7 Care Mistakes & Exact Parameters (Keep Them Alive!) скачать в хорошем качестве

Stop Losing Caridina Shrimp: 7 Care Mistakes & Exact Parameters (Keep Them Alive!)

Struggling to keep Caridina shrimp alive? Here are the 7 care mistakes that cause losses—and the exact parameters (GH, KH, TDS, pH, temp) and setup that keep CRS/CBS/Taiwan Bees thriving. Discover why caridina shrimp are considered the most stunning freshwater species for your aquarium. From crystal red varieties to blue bolt shrimp, these ornamental shrimp add vibrant color and activity to any planted tank. See how to create the perfect caridina shrimp tank and enjoy these beautiful creatures. PARAMETER TARGETS (typical Caridina: CRS/CBS/Taiwan Bee) • Water: RO/DI ONLY + GH-mineral salts (no tap) • TDS: ~90–140 ppm • GH: 4–6 dGH • KH: 0–1 dKH • pH: 5.8–6.5 (buffered by active soil) • Temp: 68–74°F / 20–23°C (cooler is safer; avoid above 76°F) • Water change: 10–15% weekly; MATCH temp & TDS SETUP BASICS • Tank: 10g+ recommended, plentiful plants/moss for biofilm • Substrate: Active buffering soil (not inert sand/gravel) • Filter: Air sponge or gentle canister with prefilter on intake • Aeration: Light surface ripple for oxygen • Cycle: 4–6+ weeks; add botanicals (cholla, almond leaf) for biofilm • Drip acclimate new shrimp 1–2 hours 7 COMMON MISTAKES 1) Using tap water (KH too high → pH swings) 2) Skipping remineralization / chasing TDS instead of GH 3) High temperature spikes (summer kills!) 4) Big water changes or unmatched TDS/temperature 5) Brand-new tanks (no biofilm) / over-cleaning filters 6) Copper meds/foods with copper 7) Overfeeding (ammonia blooms) If this helped, drop a like, share with a shrimp friend, and comment your current GH/TDS so I can help dial it in. 🦐 CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro – What Caridina really need 00:30 - Tank Setup Essentials (why “active soil” matters) 02:15 - Substrate & Hardscape 04:00 - Water Parameters (Make or Break) 07:15 - Feeding & Biofilm 10:20 Common Beginner Mistakes (and quick fixes) 15:45 - Recap Checklist you can screenshot #caridina #shrimpkeeping #plantedtank #aquascaping #crystalredshrimp