TheGardenofEder Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Like it says I never used a test kit on any of my fish tanks ever. Ive been doing just fine by weekly water changes and have had great success. But I thibk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I don't test my guppy tank unless I smell something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGardenofEder Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Idk why my whole post didn't post heres the rest. But I think I need to do something. All my neo tanks are populating like crazy. But my cbs, crs, and oebt tanks are not reproducing. What's the real difference in care between them and neos what should I be doing differently. I'd like to stay this way and no test my waters but is it time I should just get over being lazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGardenofEder Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Any feed back with natural problem solving is always great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chibikaie Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 If you think about it, there is absolutely no way testing your water can harm your shrimp. You take water out of the tank and see what it's like. There is no way this procedure is harmful. Test your water. Then see if you like what you get. You can't make decisions without information. Crazyfishlady and Soothing Shrimp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGardenofEder Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I'm just wondering what people do differently between their neos and cbs or tigers you get what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGardenofEder Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I've been taking care of all their tanKS the same and I'm just not seeing much activity from anything other then my neos in my shrimp tanks. I just dont even have test kits never had a need for them always been doing fine with out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I see you have mostly neos and prawns. crystals are a bit more particular on params. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGardenofEder Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 As in what exactly, my theory is with my large piece of drift wood and leaf litter my ph is probibly too low I'm willing to bet everything else is 0 with all my floaters water changes and filter cleaning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGardenofEder Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 My prawn are all gone I ate them all the babies may have survived the cold out side but I don't think so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 As in what exactly, my theory is with my large piece of drift wood and leaf litter my ph is probibly too low I'm willing to bet everything else is 0 with all my floaters water changes and filter cleaning PH, KH, GH, TDS, nits, even water temp. Without information, your questions cannot be answered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGardenofEder Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Gimie an hour I'll get that info for you Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 As long as you have that info, there are lots of people here that can offer advice for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddles Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Crs and tigers require specific water parameters which your tap might not be hitting. Neos are much more adaptable which explains why they are doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGardenofEder Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Ro water ftw... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfishlady Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 While I don't know anything about the differences, I go to this which gives a general account of what certain types need http://www.shrimpkeeping.com/water-params/ When I first got into Bettas I joined a forum, learned (still learning... always learning) and I tested my water weekly. Once I got things stable and knew what to look for... I only test once a month if that. When I first got into shrimp (about 2 months ago) I am doing the same thing... learning... testing water. Bought a TDS pen and GH/KH kit that I never used with the Bettas. I feel it's kinda my duty to learn, be informed... etc. Once I get more comfortable and knowledgeable I won't test the water as often, on the established tanks. With new tanks/new set ups I will. Until the little eco system has found a balance. Knowledge is power lol But like the others have said, you can't fix anything without some basic info. Once you have the info I am sure they can help you fix the balance and you will be posting about all the babies in the other tanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGardenofEder Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Ekk I had it back words everything's good but my ph is too high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGardenofEder Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 I think I spoke too soon there's a bunch of babies in the tank I'm not Gona change a thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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