Amyers22 Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 I have had my tank up and running since March of this year. I had many berried shrimp, but had a very low baby survival rate. I was also experiencing random deaths, about two a month. As I continued to observe my shrimp I saw that some of them had poor coloration and thin shells. I also started seeing hydra on the walls of my tank and on some of my plants. I had been reading many great reviews on Shrimpy Daddy products and wanting to try some. I reached out to Shrimpy Daddy and told him what I was observing and asked his recommendations. He had me send pictures and details of my observations from the beginning of my setup to present. He created a personalized plan of attack. I placed an order and he sent me his entire line of products to get the job done. I sterilized my tank, plants, and other items such as driftwood, cholla logs, feeding dish, and Crimson baby shrimp houses with Revive Vita. You can follow the sterilization process here http://www.shrimpydaddy.com/pages/how-to-sterilise-a-shrimp-tank. This process eliminated the hydra. Here are the details of my tank after sterilization: 20 gallon long tank holding Taiwan Bee, PRL, and a couple Taitibee shrimp. The substrate is Controsoil Parameters: Temp: 74.5 GH: 6 TDS: 147 pH: 6.6 Ammonia, nitrate, and nitrite: 0 Products: Revive Bianco Alpha and Beta water conditioners Revive Vita, Revive Colore, Revive Minerals, Revive Vivace, and Sinewy Cereal S dosed according to Shrimpy Daddy's recommended regime chart found here: http://www.shrimpydaddy.com/pages/recommended-dosing-regime. Equipment: 2 sponge filters (I will be upgrading to a HOB Fluval C series filter within the next few months) Finnex Titanium 50-watt heater Finnex Planted Plus light fixture Marina breeder box (small) with airstone and Zoo Med LED Betta light Accessories: Cholla logs Spiderwood Malaysian driftwood (tiny) 1 Minerock 3 Crimson baby shrimp houses Foods: HAN shrimp foods Amaranth leaves My shrimp were introduced back to the tank yesterday at 1 pm. Here are pictures of a few of my shrimp 15 minutes after they were put in the tank: Black King Kong Panda Blue Bolt Blue Bolt Blue Bolt Berried Ruby Red Blue Bolt Blue Bolt Dragon Red Panda Golden Mischling Golden Mischling Light pink speckled Taitibee Low grade Blue Bolt Low grade Blue Bolt Black King Kong one stripe and pink Ramshorn PRL Shadow Panda Berried Black King Kong Panda Tatibee Aqua Blue Bolt Wine Red Extreme One day old Tibee with orange eyes Pink Ramshorn (Note: I will not be editing my photos or using any filters so observations can be made clearly.) I had a few initial observations. My first observation was how active my shrimp were. I have never seen my shrimp as active as they are now. My second observation was a successful molt 4 hours after introducing them to the tank. My third observation was a newly berried blue bolt only 5 hours after introducing them to the tank. My fourth observation was the appearance of some of my plants. They looked much healthier and displayed a more vibrant color. My fifth and final observation was the coloration of my Wine Red Extreme had changed dramatically in less than 24 hours. The red was a much deeper red, almost maroon. You can see that this is the same Wine Red Extreme as the one pictured above because it has a small white dot on its sides. I can't say thank you enough to Shrimpy Daddy for dedicating many hours to answering my questions, coming up with a personalized plan for my tank, walking me through the tank reset and sterilization process, sharing his wealth of knowledge, and giving me the opportunity to try his entire product line. My shrimp and I are extremely grateful. I can tell my shrimp are much happier. The babies are as active as the adults. I am confident that I will continue to see positive changes in my shrimp. It's only been 24 hours and I am beyond happy that I messaged Shrimpy Daddy for advice. This has been such a positive experience. Tomorrow will be my third day of dosing Shrimpy Daddy products. I will continue to document my observations. infamouz23, Shrimpy Daddy and mayphly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupDiesel Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Awesome update! Can't wait to see the continued progress. Very well done journal article, detailed and informative keep us updated! Amyers22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpy Daddy Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 I can't say thank you enough to Shrimpy Daddy for dedicating many hours to answering my questions, coming up with a personalized plan for my tank, walking me through the tank reset and sterilization process, sharing his wealth of knowledge, and giving me the opportunity to try his entire product line. My shrimp and I are extremely grateful. I can tell my shrimp are much happier. The babies are as active as the adults. I am confident that I will continue to see positive changes in my shrimp. It's only been 24 hours and I am beyond happy that I messaged Shrimpy Daddy for advice. This has been such a positive experience. Tomorrow will be my third day of dosing Shrimpy Daddy products. I will continue to document my observations. You are welcome. ^^ Amyers22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Keep an eye out on those Pandas and Blue Bolts. They might undergo a metamorphosis and you may end up not recognizing them. Amyers22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amyers22 Posted August 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Keep an eye out on those Pandas and Blue Bolts. They might undergo a metamorphosis and you may end up not recognizing them. I'm looking forward to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplepanda Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 I'm sure Shrimp Daddy products are great and I look forward to trying them myself. However one day is too quick a test to confirm that your tank is 100s, two or three weeks is more realistic and to show the real proof of Shrimp Daddy's pudding . From my experience shrimp are nearly always hyper active when first released into a new environment so holding thumbs they continue.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Wow! Great article Amanda. I am in the process of doing a reset and using Shrimpy Daddy products as well on one of my Blue Bolt/Shadow Panda tanks. Great results so far, look forward to more updates. I do want to ask if your "PRL" are in the same tank as your Taiwan Bees. If so, your definitely risking the PRL you have to produce "Non-PRL" shrimplets. I would assume the point is to use these nice colored PRL to produce Tibees and TaiTibees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amyers22 Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Wow! Great article Amanda. I am in the process of doing a reset and using Shrimpy Daddy products as well on one of my Blue Bolt/Shadow Panda tanks. Great results so far, look forward to more updates. I do want to ask if your "PRL" are in the same tank as your Taiwan Bees. If so, your definitely risking the PRL you have to produce "Non-PRL" shrimplets. I would assume the point is to use these nice colored PRL to produce Tibees and TaiTibees? I originally had them separated, but unfortunately had to downsize and tear down a few of my tanks. I have a divider for my tank, but haven't put it back in yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amyers22 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 It has been three days since I introduced my shrimp back to the tank. I have noticed a difference in several of my shrimp's coloration. I first noticed the change in my Wine Red Extreme. Today I noticed a difference in one of my Blue Bolts. This first picture was taken fifteen minutes after introducing the shrimp back to the tank. You can see this picture in my first post. The second picture was taken this afternoon. Shrimpy Daddy and Ch3fb0yrdee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Very nice! Noticeable improvements to the crown and the body shows an intensifying of colors. [emoji1] Amyers22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r45t4m4n Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Awesome results; I've been sitting on the sidelines too long, order placed! Amyers22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpy Daddy Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Awesome results; I've been sitting on the sidelines too long, order placed! Thanks for supporting my products!! ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amyers22 Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 My speckled pink Taitibee looking great after molting! Faralon, Shrimpy Daddy and dr0p 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amyers22 Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Tonight I noticed one of my Taitibees has developed a darker orange coloration. The first picture is from the my first post. It was taken 15 minutes after the shrimp were introduced to the tank. The second picture is from this evening, 5 days after introducing them to the tank. mayphly and Shrimpy Daddy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Definitely a testament to Shrimpy Daddy products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Definitely a testament to Shrimpy Daddy products.What about you, Daryl. What are your findings thus far? [emoji38] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 What about you, Daryl. What are you findings thus far? [emoji38] Just got my products last week. I am resetting water this weekend:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amyers22 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I got my new macro lens in the mail yesterday. Here are a few shrimp shots The berried shadow panda you see is the berried BKK panda I had pictured in my first post. Turns out she was supposed to be blue! Shrimpy Daddy, Faralon, Ch3fb0yrdee and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I got my new macro lens in the mail yesterday. Here are a few shrimp shots The berried shadow panda you see is the berried BKK panda I had pictured in my first post. Turns out she was supposed to be blue! [emoji1] Most shrimps aren't kept in ideal parameters that is favorable for them to look their best. Many believe surviving = good. But survive doesn't always means thriving. Thriving shrimps will almost always look amazing and you're a are looking pretty amazing. If you continue the good work, your Taiwan Bee will all look amazing. You'll be able to sell them as shadows which fetch a much higher price. [emoji7] Amyers22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amyers22 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Here's a few more... Shrimpy Daddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimple minded Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Your pics make me realize I don't really know how to use my iPhone. Do you have any tips about focusing with phone photos? I feel like I have a depth-of-field of about 1 cm, and I don't know how to manipulate this to be larger or closer/farther. (Assuming you used a macro phone lens for these shots) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Your PRL photos are nice! [emoji4] Half the time, folks doing PRL photos have completely washed out PRL. You can tell the high intensity light trick if you make note the photos not showing the shell outlines. Each plate should have outlines showing where one plate ends and another starts. The lighting trick completely washes out these barriers but give that "bleached white" colors. Folks interested in PRL should be wary of such camera tricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amyers22 Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Your pics make me realize I don't really know how to use my iPhone. Do you have any tips about focusing with phone photos? I feel like I have a depth-of-field of about 1 cm, and I don't know how to manipulate this to be larger or closer/farther. (Assuming you used a macro phone lens for these shots) Yes, I used the macro lens. The only think I don't like about it is that the shrimp have to be half an inch or closer to the glass to get the picture. If they are too far away its blurry and of they are too close it's blurry unless you pull your phone back a bit. My tip for myself is patience, haha. I just have to wait until they get close enough to the glass for me to take a picture. Shrimpy Daddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amyers22 Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Your PRL photos are nice! [emoji4] Half the time, folks doing PRL photos have completely washed out PRL. You can tell the high intensity light trick if you make note the photos not showing the shell outlines. Each plate should have outlines showing where one plate ends and another starts. The lighting trick completely washes out these barriers but give that "bleached white" colors. Folks interested in PRL should be wary of such camera tricks. I got my PRL from a seller who I later found out isn't the best. He got them from a breeder in Chicago. I do not know their origin I think they look great and for my purposes I will continue to call them PRL because that's what I purchased them as. If I were to sell them I would sell them as high grade CRS though because I don't know their origins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amyers22 Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Shrimpy Daddy, mayphly and LupDiesel 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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