dr.piko Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Hey guys? I'm new to this forum. And also new to shrimp hobby. It was really interesting to read all these threads about taking care of your lovely shrimps and breeding them. I just got rid of my cichlids and started tetra tank with a lot of Java fern. I'm trying to add some shrimps, but honestly I couldn't find good deal since I have to have more than 10 shrimp, So I have to pay at least 20$ . I guess my wife will kill me soon . I have seen a lot if you guys breed shrimp. Is anybody here can offer me a good deal? And a question, should I add salt to my tank for a healthy shrimp? I think that will hurt my tetra Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Welcome. The shrimp are freshwater, and we don't add salt for them. Neocaridina davidi, which has the slang name of cherry shrimp, is often recommended for the person who has not shrimped before since they are hardy (in general) and can take a lot more "Oooops" than other shrimp. The neat thing is they come in lots of different colors, too. Since shrimp are a little more fussy about water params than fish are, some liquid tests you will need in the future are: KH GH TDS Nitrates Nitrites Ammonia Ph Most people keep their params in this range for cherry shrimp: PH: 7+ KH: 0 – 10 GH: 6+ TDS: 100+ Water temp: 70-75F Malawa are also a good choice- and cheap. Have you tested your water yet to find out your current params? That will tell you a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.piko Posted January 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I didn't do the other tests. But the temp is 76 and ph is 6.8 and I add that chemical once a month to remove ammonia. Do u know where I can get cheap shrimp? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I do, and some others as well. Check the for sale section. Unfortunately it's illegal for us to send international without the correct paperwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.piko Posted January 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Where do u think I'm from? ))) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Beats me. You have no location under your name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.piko Posted January 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I joined with my Facebook account, anyway I am from Nashville, TN Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I've mailed to TN before with no problems. Provided the seller knows how to pack in this weather, you should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.piko Posted January 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Cool, good news. Then I'm waiting the final Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Actually you are picking a better time than the last two weeks. Due to the Christmas packages it was not uncommon for 2 day priority packages to take a week or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.piko Posted January 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Good for me then Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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