5.5 gallon Shrimp tank

[muuunkeeyy]

well i am still pondering how to lower the pH for this tank. i got recommended using R/O water to bring the pH down a bit. im js not sure how to introduce this R/O water into the tank without fluctuating the parameters too much and possibly killing my shrimps.

[sunkenmetal]

lol i went with your idea of using airstone. works wonders ;] thanks.

That works

[muuunkeeyy]

Still think your best bet is to lower the water level just enough so the filter creates some surface agitation.

lol i went with your idea of using airstone. works wonders ;] thanks.

[sunkenmetal]

Still think your best bet is to lower the water level just enough so the filter creates some surface agitation.

[muuunkeeyy]

lol nevermind. js remembered how huge it was.. gonna basically do my water change for me if i put it in my tank. =\ someone recommend me a good ph for 5.5 gallon crs tank.

[muuunkeeyy]

don't really wanna drop the water level, and airstones are too noisy lol. koralia 1 facing up.

[muuunkeeyy]

lol would a koralia 1 be too much for a 5.5 gallon? i got one laying around.

[TexSun]

^ +1

[sunkenmetal]

Lower the water level a bit. Or a small air stone if you don't want to use a power head...

[muuunkeeyy]

not sure if i wanna throw a powerhead in such a small tank with crs..

[muuunkeeyy]

a protein film has developed and water changes haven't gotten rid of it.. lol my marina doesn't really break the surface much because the water is filled up high. what to do..? not much surface agitation.

[sunkenmetal]

its normal

[muuunkeeyy]

is molting considered a good thing? its only been a week and I've found like at least 6-7 molted shells from the 9 shrimps that are left. lol. i know its a sign of growth, but is it a good thing because it might be kind of excessive isn't it?

[armthehomeless]

I think the most important thing is constant PH and Temp, I think its the sudden changes that harm them.

LOL we will see what the shrimp expert has to say :)

I'll agree with you -- stability is key with most shrimps. Breeding seems to increase at lower pH in my experience. I haven't had crystal reds for very long myself . . . I'd like to hear from the shrimp experts too.

[sunkenmetal]

RCS and CRS are scavengers so they love to crawl around and find things to eat lol