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Red Cherry Shrimp Nitrates & Feeding Question
I have done tons of research and have a breeding colony that is about 3 weeks established. I have had 3 berried but have seen very few babies, probably due to their size. However I know to feed them an algae wafer every 2-3 days, however when I tested today my nitrates are a little high. I did a 30% water change so hoping that helps.
I figure over feeding could have been the cause? I have java moss, and a bunch of hornwort, along with Chola wood. The hornwort has "shed" some of its dead foliage and they seem to pick over it. With that said should I still feed them the algae wafers on the same schedule? Also I have a good amount of light brown hornwort leaves that are dead lying on the gravel. I was told not to vacuum gravel due to babies but could the hornwort thats decaying be a problem?? Any help would be awesome!
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07-25-2011, 11:36 AM
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Re: Red Cherry Shrimp Nitrates & Feeding Question
Anything on the bottom of the tank will generate ammonia and thus nitrates.
You should put some wisteria in - it's a nitrate hog.
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07-25-2011, 01:18 PM
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Re: Red Cherry Shrimp Nitrates & Feeding Question
I have some Jungle Val & Water Sprite on the way, will those help out?
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07-25-2011, 01:44 PM
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Re: Red Cherry Shrimp Nitrates & Feeding Question
what kind of substrate are u using?
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07-25-2011, 01:56 PM
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Re: Red Cherry Shrimp Nitrates & Feeding Question
Black gravel
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Re: Red Cherry Shrimp Nitrates & Feeding Question
Not sure about the vals, but I've heard Water Sprite likes lots of nitrates as well.
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Re: Red Cherry Shrimp Nitrates & Feeding Question
Try using a substrate like eco complete, and some rooted plants like swords.
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Re: Red Cherry Shrimp Nitrates & Feeding Question
thanks all!
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