Got New Cherry Shrimps. Have Questions

nathan515 · Post by **nathan515** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 7:07 pm

Ahh...okay that makes the whole thing clearer, I suppose my shrimps are in the same color range, one of my shrimps are pretty pale tho, but I suppose its a male since its going around and feeding. So far I have yet to test my pH and am being a cheap a$$. I mean my logic is, the shrimps are still alive and they're eating and they're getting red again so they should be doing okay, especially if the littlest one can survive, which I take to be the weakest, then the big ones should be okay. However, they ship small ones because of their higher adaptiveness, or is that how you spell it. Anyways, I have guppies in it and guppies live around 6.8-8.0 water and so if they can survive then the shrimps should too.

Anyone know how much pH is rainwater? especially in Oakland CA...or a range?

Shrimp&Snails · Post by **Shrimp&Snails** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 11:46 am

I would buy a test kit.....it's a lot cheaper than having to restock your shrimp again.

Good luck with them.

Maekellen · Post by **Maekellen** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 1:12 pm

Uhm, rainwater varies in pH, even in one spot. It depends on many factors, including how recently it rained prior to the current storm. Rain helps to remove contaminants from the air.

You really need a pH test kit, at the least. It is impossible for anyone else to tell you with any degree of accuracy what the water for your particular home is. The best they could do is give you a range.