Category: Article
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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. …
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Shrimp Tank Water Changes: A Simple Guide
Water changes are very important for maintaining a healthy shrimp tank. Replacing the water has a few benefits and other effects: Lowers nitrates Adds more calcium, required for healthy molting and …
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Benefits of Using Alder Cones in Your Shrimp Tank
Alder cones are a special type of miniature pine cone, which are safe and beneficial to add into your shrimp tank. Benefits Lowers pH level Great natural food source Provides extra surface area for …
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Growing Biofilm in Shrimp Tanks
Building up a healthy amount of biofilm in your shrimp tank is one of the best ways to keep your shrimp healthy and happy. Having a large amount of biofilm growing in your tank is a great indicator of …
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Feeding Dish Guide for Shrimp Tanks
Do you need a feeding dish? No, feeding your shrimp in a dish is completely optional. They’re normally used for holding solid foods that can break down, such as algae wafers or shrimp pellets. …
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How To Change Substrate In Your Shrimp Tank
At some point you might find yourself wanting to replace your shrimp tank substrate, whether it’s because your active substrate has expired, or you just want to try a new look. This guide will …
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How To Clean Shrimp Tank Substrate
Vacuuming your shrimp tank gravel is usually optional, and only becomes a requirement if you start noticing some problems. This article will help you to learn how to tell if you should gravel vac, and …
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Active Substrate for Bee Shrimp Tanks
What is an active substrate? An active substrate in a shrimp tank makes the water more acidic, as well as keeping the pH stable from swings. They are also sometimes known as buffering substrates. …
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The Guide to Substrates for Shrimp Tanks
Choosing the best substrate for your new shrimp tank can be a bit difficult when you’re starting out. There are lots of different options, each with their own benefits and drawbacks. This …