Allicat Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Hi, I tested my tap water last night because my TDS meter and GH and KH drop test kit arrived. I already owned ammonia, pH, nitrite, and nitrate tests. My tap comes out at pH 8.0, KH 9, GH 7, and TDS 128. I currently keep Taiwan fire reds, and Yellow neon fire shrimp. They are new to me, only had them a couple days and they were shipped to me. I slowly acclimated them to my water following the directions they arrived with. From Alpha Pro. The reds seem to be adjusting ok, the yellows seem to be hiding. The tanks PH for both is at a 7.8 since I have lots of driftwood. Tested nitrates and both tanks are at 0. I have lots of Anubis and moss. Any advice? Will my shrimp be ok in these conditions? Is TDS 128 good? I'm a total newbie so any advice is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Both Neos should be doing just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allicat Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Thanks, I'm a nervous new shrimp mom LOL. My cherries have done great in these conditions, but I have read that the yellows and darker reds are more sensitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 First I've heard of darker reds being more sensitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Your water is not out of range for neos. They should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allicat Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Thanks guys! Glad to hear there is no need to worry. Soothing- I thought any that were bred to color extremes were more sensitive? I am new lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Keep the water stable is more important. Neos can adapt to wide range of water parameters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Allicat, more so in cards than neos. Yellows are sensitive in general, unless you can find a good hardy strain. But reds have been around for a very long time, and are pretty hardy as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allicat Posted August 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Ok, thanks for the clarification [emoji4] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 We all learn. That's why we socialize here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddles Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Your neos should be good to go. Cards will require some better water but I sense that is a little ways off Good luck with your shrimp, we're always here for questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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