CRS or Tiger Shrimp?

Zmuda · 01-18-2011, 02:29 AM

I'm kinda need help deciding on what ones to get? I was leaning towards Tigers as seeing as these will be some of my first shrimp.. I have 2 tanks towards shrimp at the moment. And I'm getting in a shipment of some Fire Reds so I'm looking for something that will not interbreed with them.

I have a 20 gallon and a 10 gallon.

Just did a test on the water. (Ran out of amquel+ bout 2 weeks ago so these haven't been treated since) Whats better? amquel+ or Prime?

Temp- 73 (20 gallon, trying to get to about 76), 72 (10 gallon)
Nitrate- 20ppm
Nitrite- 0ppm
Hardness(Gh)- 25ppm
Chlorine- 0ppm
Alkalinity(Kh)- 300ppm

pH- in between 7.8ppm-8.4ppm thinking about 8.0?
Ammonia- .25ppm

Anyways... What do you guys and gals think about this??? I feel pretty confident in my fish/shrimp keeping skills. Any good way to lower my pH without a R/O system? And any other tips on changing anything?

Thanks for any help.
Tom

tunerz · 01-18-2011, 04:11 AM

Get both, you're going to end up getting both later down the road anyways.

**chad320** · 01-18-2011, 04:14 AM

I suggest an RO/DI unit for this area. You can try it, but thats an expensive investment in shrimp on a maybe. At least buy gallons from the store for top off and water changes.

justin182 · 01-18-2011, 04:23 AM

I get ro water from walmart ans I mix in some tap water. Nothing foul so far.

Zmuda · 01-18-2011, 08:12 PM

Im going to go look at how much ro water is at walmart in a couple minutes... Whats better do you guys think?? Amquel+ or Prime

chumlee · 01-18-2011, 08:16 PM

Ive always used prime...and its really concentrated

zxc · 01-18-2011, 10:28 PM

Prime

**flowmsp** · 01-18-2011, 11:24 PM

Walmart has RO water for 76 cents or so a gallon.

Zmuda · 01-18-2011, 11:25 PM

I was able to make it out to get some Prime tonight.. I also stopped by the walmart and looked at the ro water.. bought some natural spring water and some distilled water to compare as well..

Zmuda · 01-18-2011, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flowmsp

Walmart has RO water for 76 cents or so a gallon.

Thanks.. my walmart didnt have any pricing by there water...

01-18-2011, 02:29 AM	#1
Zmuda Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oswego, IL Posts: 156	CRS or Tiger Shrimp? I'm kinda need help deciding on what ones to get? I was leaning towards Tigers as seeing as these will be some of my first shrimp.. I have 2 tanks towards shrimp at the moment. And I'm getting in a shipment of some Fire Reds so I'm looking for something that will not interbreed with them. I have a 20 gallon and a 10 gallon. Just did a test on the water. (Ran out of amquel+ bout 2 weeks ago so these haven't been treated since) Whats better? amquel+ or Prime? Temp- 73 (20 gallon, trying to get to about 76), 72 (10 gallon) Nitrate- 20ppm Nitrite- 0ppm Hardness(Gh)- 25ppm Chlorine- 0ppm Alkalinity(Kh)- 300ppm pH- in between 7.8ppm-8.4ppm thinking about 8.0? Ammonia- .25ppm Anyways... What do you guys and gals think about this??? I feel pretty confident in my fish/shrimp keeping skills. Any good way to lower my pH without a R/O system? And any other tips on changing anything? Thanks for any help. Tom

01-18-2011, 04:14 AM	#3
chad320 Planted Tank VIP (View User Tanks) PTrader: (101/100%) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spring Valley, IL Posts: 7,533	I suggest an RO/DI unit for this area. You can try it, but thats an expensive investment in shrimp on a maybe. At least buy gallons from the store for top off and water changes. __________________ My 65g jungle October rain http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...s-65g-new.html

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justin182 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (56/100%) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 586	I get ro water from walmart ans I mix in some tap water. Nothing foul so far. __________________ Justin's 10 Gallon F-ever Justin's Fluval Ebi

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chumlee Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New jersey Posts: 581	Ive always used prime...and its really concentrated __________________ Fluval EBI Pimp #1 Ehfipimp #449 Custom Built PC Canon Fanboy Razzi - Check out my photos

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01-18-2011, 04:11 AM	#2
tunerz Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (45/100%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 248	Get both, you're going to end up getting both later down the road anyways.

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Zmuda Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oswego, IL Posts: 156	Im going to go look at how much ro water is at walmart in a couple minutes... Whats better do you guys think?? Amquel+ or Prime

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zxc Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (17/100%) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: new york Posts: 346	Prime

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flowmsp Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (60/100%) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Winter Haven, Florida Posts: 970	Walmart has RO water for 76 cents or so a gallon.

01-18-2011, 11:25 PM	#9
Zmuda Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oswego, IL Posts: 156	I was able to make it out to get some Prime tonight.. I also stopped by the walmart and looked at the ro water.. bought some natural spring water and some distilled water to compare as well..