Ghost shrimp aren't a good indicator of tank health... A lot of the time, in the store they are close to death. Keep in mind they are sold as fish food.
It shouldn't be hard to tell on the ammonia... 0 is a very bright yellow, if there's any hint at ALL of green, it's got ammonia in it. If you added 10 minnows a week ago, it probably went through a mini cycle.
Your BPS on co2 means nothing... You need to get a drop checker with 4dkh solution and regulate your co2 based on that, BPS is a pointless measurement.
I would let the tank cycle and then grab another 20 cherries.
It shouldn't be hard to tell on the ammonia... 0 is a very bright yellow, if there's any hint at ALL of green, it's got ammonia in it. If you added 10 minnows a week ago, it probably went through a mini cycle.
Your BPS on co2 means nothing... You need to get a drop checker with 4dkh solution and regulate your co2 based on that, BPS is a pointless measurement.
I would let the tank cycle and then grab another 20 cherries.