Shrimp dropping like flies.

bigheadtai · Post by **bigheadtai** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 4:17 am

Ammonia = .25, is that too high?

Found about 6 dead in 3 days and probably more dead in the back.

What is causing them to die? Copper? I added the NovAqua that removes copper.

Bradimus · Post by **Bradimus** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 4:42 am

0.25 ppm ammonia is too high. If your ammonia levels are detectable on an aquarium test kit, it is too high.

bigheadtai · Post by **bigheadtai** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 5:32 am

What is the best way to remove the ammonia?

Bradimus · Post by **Bradimus** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 7:23 am

Short term: Massive water changes. It can be neutralized with conditioners like Amquel, but I don't know how shrimp will react to the chemicals. Lowering the pH to about 6.5 with convert the toxic ammonia to nontoxic ammonium. Lowering the water temperature will also decrease the toxicity of the ammonia.
Long term: Good biological filtration.

TKD · Post by **TKD** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 8:16 am

Tons of plants will help to.

TKD