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by Piscesgirl
Fri Jul 09, 2004 7:51 am
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: Welcome to Tonina Style
Replies: 4
Views: 3577

Looks good, Pigheadd! I wonder about the color of your tank (the one you entered in the contest). What lighting is it? It looks almost a little too greenish. Is it 6700K? I would suggest maybe adding some GE9325K bulbs or even 10K to make the color a little brighter. But, of course, that's only my o...
by Piscesgirl
Wed Jul 07, 2004 7:45 am
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: im so excited now...
Replies: 27
Views: 13971

See! And you didn't even need patience at all! Congratulations! I've noticed that it takes approximately 3 weeks for the babies to 'hatch,' maybe four. They 'hatch' very small (you saw some of my tiniest ones), approx 1 mm. The crystal reds start out with color right away -- they have little stripes...
by Piscesgirl
Sat Jul 03, 2004 9:10 am
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: Crystal red question
Replies: 4
Views: 3653

It is good that you are getting a kh kit -- if the water is too low in kh, the shrimp may not be getting enough calcium as discussed in another thread. I agree first monitor Ammonia and NitrItes because shrimp can't tolerate either. What are you feeding them, by the way? You may want to microwave a ...
by Piscesgirl
Sat Jun 26, 2004 2:40 am
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: Iodine necessary for Amano to survive?
Replies: 7
Views: 6761

Many metals can be toxic to fish and I would not add any to your tank. If you want to hold down riccia - use cotton thread. Also if you use water from your hot water tap -- the pipes can have copper in them. At least that's what I've heard. Not quite sure why hot would have copper and cold would not.
by Piscesgirl
Fri Jun 25, 2004 1:50 am
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: Amano eating a cherry shrimp! Arrrg!!
Replies: 21
Views: 22250

I would suggest at least do it yourself CO2 over Flourish Excel. When you do use Excel, be careful not to overdose. I would stay on the lower estimate in dosage. I've lost a Chinese Algae Eater to an overdose of Excel, and it is hard to tell what is the correct amount. I've discussed this with other...
by Piscesgirl
Thu Jun 24, 2004 5:29 pm
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: Amano eating a cherry shrimp! Arrrg!!
Replies: 21
Views: 22250

As Mustafa mentioned in another thread -- you can used crushed coral as well. I just like calcium carbonate because it is easier to control. Also, plants actually use quite a bit of calcium as well.
by Piscesgirl
Thu Jun 24, 2004 5:23 pm
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: Amano eating a cherry shrimp! Arrrg!!
Replies: 21
Views: 22250

yes, it will be fine for your plants -- it might raise your ph. I'm wondering why your ph is at 7.4 but your kh only 1.5. Do you use CO2? You don't need to add much -- just a little.
by Piscesgirl
Thu Jun 24, 2004 3:44 pm
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: Amano eating a cherry shrimp! Arrrg!!
Replies: 21
Views: 22250

I would definitely believe that means a calcium deficiency -- especially with your low KH. You will need some calcium carbonate.
by Piscesgirl
Wed Jun 23, 2004 8:05 am
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: Amano eating a cherry shrimp! Arrrg!!
Replies: 21
Views: 22250

I'm thinking with your low kh (1.5 degree of hardness?), you may not have enough calcium in your tank to help the shrimp get through molting. Do you have pest snails in the tank? If so, are their shells dark and shiny or are they turning white and translucent?
by Piscesgirl
Wed Jun 23, 2004 8:03 am
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: plant fertilizers contain copper
Replies: 32
Views: 19501

I am not the norm when it comes to planted tanks and ferts -- but to me, it isn't worth the chance. Plants will 'detoxify' or use up small amounts of copper, so the shrimp wouldn't be affected. If it starts to build up, well that's another matter. In my shrimp tank, my shrimp come first. The plants ...
by Piscesgirl
Wed Jun 23, 2004 2:46 am
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: Hi! and my tanks
Replies: 13
Views: 7724

Very nice tanks/pictures/shrimp!
by Piscesgirl
Thu Jun 17, 2004 8:17 pm
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: Amano eating a cherry shrimp! Arrrg!!
Replies: 21
Views: 22250

Are you absolutely sure it is an Amano? There are some larger -- long arm shrimp that will eat shrimp and will also eat fish.
by Piscesgirl
Thu Jun 17, 2004 2:52 am
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: plant fertilizers contain copper
Replies: 32
Views: 19501

LOL thank you, Mustafa :)

Don't worry about the jungle tanks -- as long as the fish are happy and you are happy, then that is all that matters!
by Piscesgirl
Wed Jun 16, 2004 6:45 pm
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: plant fertilizers contain copper
Replies: 32
Views: 19501

Thank you Zacasonapan!
by Piscesgirl
Wed Jun 16, 2004 1:56 pm
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: plant fertilizers contain copper
Replies: 32
Views: 19501

My shrimp tank is 29 gallons :) http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid120/p7664334c41bfbd6d517a601a21fa235d/f864d6bb.jpg This is the left side of the tank with my Downoi and Tonina plants (and some others). You can see the Malaysian Trumpets all around and a few shrimp hanging out). I'm a horribl...