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20G heavy planted tank, 2.25 WPG, C0-2 injection 20bpm on a timer
ammonia-0
Nitrite-0
nitrate-0
KH-1
ph-6
Fert-Plant Guild Green

Ok, so everything is looking great in my tank, Plants are are growing like crazy. Fish seems happy. No Algae problems at all.
This is my problem I can not keep shrimp to save my life. I cant seem to get a grip on what I am doing wrong. I think its my PH, but I cant figure out why.

Thanks in advance

Stop using the ferts and do about 10 50% water changes over the next few weeks. Check what is in the ferts. Probably copper, zinc, iron. No good for shrimp.

You'll also have trouble keeping shrimp with fish.

Do yourself a favor and read the articles and FAQs. They tell it way better than I can.