The use of UV sterilzers in a shrimp tank is not spread, although bacterial problems with shrimp and mass dying of new arrived (wild caught) shrimps is reported often. If the UV unit uses high intense ultraviolet light to irradiate the water within the filtration line set up. UV light has the ability to effect [...]
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UV sterilizer for Shrimp Tanks
Posted: 30th August 2010 by Imke in Bacterial Infections, Diseases and Problems, Filtration, Practical Advises, TankTags: UV sterilizer, UVC
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Back to the Roots – A comment on Active and Passive Soils
Posted: 19th August 2010 by Imke in Filtration, General, Practical Advises, Red Bee Sand, Soil, Water parameterTags: Shirakura Red Bee Sand
Japan is the home of the most beautiful High Grade Crystal Red and we all are eager to know which is the secret of success of Japanese shrimp keepers. No wonder, most German shrimp lovers where enthusiastic about the new available Shirakura Red Bee Sand (SRBS) in spring 2009. I also was excited when my [...]
Bamboo Leaves in a Shrimptank
Posted: 7th August 2010 by Imke in Food, Minerals & Additives, Practical Advises, TankTags: Bamboo leaves, shrimp tank
Bamboo is a very common plant in China and often seen in natural shrimp habitats, too. I have bought some dried Bamboo leaves from a pet store recently. The leaves have a really agreeable smell and are used for tea and other groceries worldwide. After rinsing them with boiled water, I dropped them into my [...]
Quarantining and Acclimating New Shrimp Properly
Posted: 6th July 2010 by Imke in Practical AdvisesTags: dripping method, quarantaine shrimp
Lucky you if you are getting new shrimp! In particular, shrimp sent via (express) courier service need to be acclimated slowly and carefully to their new environment. The transport is stressful to them even if they are well packed in a styropor box and breathing bags. Generally spoken, one should always use the dripping method [...]
