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by soongie
Thu Jan 25, 2018 7:00 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Topping off with treated tap water?
Replies: 3
Views: 1129

Topping off with treated tap water?

Hello all! I understand why it is not recommended to top off evaporated water with regular tap water because of the chlorine/chloramine/heavy metals/etc., but is there a reason I should not use tap water treated with a water conditioner like seachem prime? Doesn’t it bind all of the above and render...
by soongie
Thu Jan 25, 2018 6:55 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Biofilm? Black spots on shrimp? Changing tank?
Replies: 6
Views: 2057

Re: Biofilm? Black spots on shrimp? Changing tank?

Cool! Is that what it is? That’s good to hear, yay! :D
by soongie
Sat Jan 20, 2018 10:51 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Biofilm? Black spots on shrimp? Changing tank?
Replies: 6
Views: 2057

Re: Biofilm? Black spots on shrimp? Changing tank?

Ohhhhhhh I see. Like so? Good to know! I will wash everything else I introduce starting next time. I will try tilting it the next time I add water. So the shrimp shouldn’t be moved to a new tank ever? o___o It’s interesting how they are all different colors. Some are bright red, some are pink, pale,...
by soongie
Fri Jan 19, 2018 7:25 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Biofilm? Black spots on shrimp? Changing tank?
Replies: 6
Views: 2057

Biofilm? Black spots on shrimp? Changing tank?

Hi! I got a few questions. :shock: 1) There is this white film floating on top of the water. Is it biofilm? Or is it powder from coral? I dropped a few coral chunks in there without washing them... How do I clean it? Do I want to get rid of it? 2) Also, is it normal for some shrimp to turn black? I ...