Lowkeys Shrimp Workshop by Mr Kenji at Aquatic Chamber on 28 Sept Sunday

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Insights into some shrimps keeping by Japan shrimp keeper, Mr Kenji.
28 Sept, Sunday
2pm, 7pm

Undergravel Filter setup
Position in Front or Middle of tank.
As these areas are usually where food is thrown in.

Pour in following items in sequence
1) Coarser soil
2) Speed Sand
3) Finer Soil

4) Fill up half tank/full tank with tap water.
Half level is recommended as it is faster to cycle.
5) Pour out all water on the next day.
6) Pour in conditioned water from well cycled aquarium tank.
7) Introduce cheaper/hardier shrimps like Yamato.
8) Feed a bit of food daily.

Test Water Parameters with paper strip.

Generally there are 3 types of H2O condition:
A) no reaction
B) reaction - high ammonia due to no filtration
C) no ammonia , no nitrites

Yamato shrimps will eat food initially, afterward will stop eating due to high ammonia and low oxygen level.

After 2 weeks with Yamato shrimps eating food, tank will be fully cycled.

When test parameters results showed high nitrite/ammonia level, jus take out the shrimps.

Do not do a water change (WC), its a big mistake made by many hobbyists. Have to restart cycling process if u do any WC.

Test results will change gradually from Red to Pink, then it will change to White.

Do not need to do WC ,if color change from Pink to Colourless /White.

How to set up a big tank for shrimps competition in Japan?

Put one pc of Lowkeys AquaTailors (slab) into every 30litre tank. Put two PCs if 60litres etc.

Aqua Tailors releases Oxygen bubbles and absor toxics in tank. Only effective for one month. Can continue using as a media after 1 mth as it won't release toxic.

Hardness level
GH : 5-10 in Japan

Amazonia Frogbits floating water plants can be used to absorb toxics. Will fill up surface of tank within one month. These frog bits are also used in Japan to test water. Telltale sign of frogbits not growing well is an indication of unsuitable water condition for shrimps.

Amino Asid Vaital solution can be used to increase pregnancy rates of shrimps. Only 50 bottles brought in.
Every 10liters of tank water ,pour in not more than 5ml of concentrated solution . Do not overdose.

Ways to increase Pregnancy
Buy more shrimps ...lol