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How to change which water conditioner I'm using

I have two tanks: my ghost shrimp tank is using Tetra AquaSafe for Bettas water conditioner (the tank used to also contain a Betta fish, but no longer does). My Betta tank is using Seachem Prime water conditioner (truthfully, largely because I find…
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Effect of KH on Neocaridina shrimp

It is my understanding that, in the aquarium, KH (carbonate hardness) raises the pH slightly, but primarily acts as a "buffer", preventing large pH swings. For Neocaridina shrimp (I keep red cherries, but I suppose for any Neocaridinas) I have seen…
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How can I reduce snails in my aquarium without affecting my neocaridinas?

I have an aquarium with some caridinas and neocaridinas. A few weeks ago, some snails showed up (perhaps with new plants) and they're reproducing too fast. How can I slow down their reproduction or get rid of them?
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Hydra infestation

Recently I’ve noticed a hydra infestation. I’ve pulled out about 5 hydras already, but I know there are some left. One of my golden back shrimp have already lost their life to the hydra’s paralysing, poison but how do you get rid of them? I have 10…
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Is it possible to tell shrimp eggs if they’re cross bred?

I have noticed that my shrimp are recently becomin g pregnant, also I keep my shrimps in one 40 liter tank so I wonder if it’s possible to tell by only the eye if the eggs are cross bred. You may be interested in the species I had and currently…
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What is a good aquatic safe superglue to glue moss to decorations in tank?

I know there is aquatic superglue for attaching plants to structures. I am looking for the best experience and results for freshwater shrimp. Please answer if you have a best suggestion.
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Can I feed seafood to my SeaMonkeys (also known as Brine Shrimp or Artemia)?

I keep a Nassarius snail with SeaMonkeys (also known as Artemia or Brine Shrimp) and I was hoping to condense their feeding schedule into one. My assumption is that the SeaMonkeys will eat any leftover's from the Nassarius but I wasn't certain. Can…
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Is dry cottonwood safe for an aquarium?

I have a river close to my house with huge cotton woods growing along it. During monsoons they fall and dry out. I found some nice bits and I just want to know if I can soak them and add them to my aquarium.
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Amano shrimp disappearing 1 day after adding to an aquarium

As a test (as I was cautious even after the shop keeper said it's fine), I bought 3 Amano shrimp to add to my aquarium. One day later only one was still there (right top of the pic). All three were too large to get into the filter (except through…
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