Sulawesi shrimps

Originally Posted by onlyyouknow

Never measure, just ensured that cycling was done and added 3 to test water first. After 2 weeks, added another 7 pieces. I got mine from Y618.



Should be ok, 4 hrs may be a little short. Maybe extend to 6 hr.

bro, the sulawesi shrimps that u get from Y618, are u able to pack the shrimp with his original tank water? as in collect ur water in the container from their tank, then select and catch ur shrimps into the container? wanted to buy at C328 but dunno how to get water, if get from else where scare they will die or get unwell

[EvolutionZ]

Originally Posted by ItEndyCatAro

yup, understand that ph is a very important factor...will cycle properly and get the correct ph b4 i buy the shrimps...

i think if you want a stable tank, its best to invest in a pH meter. good luck bro.

ok will get one as recommended...

[onlyyouknow]

Originally Posted by ItEndyCatAro

bro, the sulawesi shrimps that u get from Y618, are u able to pack the shrimp with his original tank water? as in collect ur water in the container from their tank, then select and catch ur shrimps into the container? wanted to buy at C328 but dunno how to get water, if get from else where scare they will die or get unwell

I think can. Just use the small transparent plastic container and scope water from the tank. You can select the shrimps. Not sure still have or not though.

Originally Posted by EvolutionZ

i believe pH is one of the most important factor here.. i have friends who claimed that sulawesi do well in a range of pH 7.5 - 8.2.. but their sulawesi always did not make pass 2 weeks because their pH is below 8.0. i think if you wanna keep sulawei, pH best to be kept at pH 8.2.

Just want to point out certain infos i noted. Not all sulawasei shrimp are good at pH 8 and above, though cardinal is good for pH 8-8.2. Secondly please ask the shop keeper what pH they keep their shrimps are first, cause some keeps in normal water pH.

Originally Posted by ameyaiba

Just want to point out certain infos i noted. Not all sulawasei shrimp are good at pH 8 and above, though cardinal is good for pH 8-8.2. Secondly please ask the shop keeper what pH they keep their shrimps are first, cause some keeps in normal water pH.

asking shop keeper may not help. why not use the internet to search for its natural habitat's water parameters. much more convenient and can have more opinions and resources

Originally Posted by alex888

asking shop keeper may not help. why not use the internet to search for its natural habitat's water parameters. much more convenient and can have more opinions and resources

Well, why I mentioned to ask shopkeeper as some of them keeps them in normal pH in tapwater and by trying to be smart and think higher pH for them in just a few days will most likely kill your shrimps. Especially if you are talking about those more sensitive type of sulawesi shrimps.

Also, different sulawesi shrimps have different pH and conditions which no one can confirm yet, but I've tried between 2 species of salewasi shrimps and it appears that one type can't survive that well in that high a pH (8+) or at least not if you did not do a gradual change of pH over a month

Originally Posted by ameyaiba

Well, why I mentioned to ask shopkeeper as some of them keeps them in normal pH in tapwater and by trying to be smart and think higher pH for them in just a few days will most likely kill your shrimps. Especially if you are talking about those more sensitive type of sulawesi shrimps.

Also, different sulawesi shrimps have different pH and conditions which no one can confirm yet, but I've tried between 2 species of salewasi shrimps and it appears that one type can't survive that well in that high a pH (8+) or at least not if you did not do a gradual change of pH over a month

oh i agree with asking ph from the shop owner...acutally normally i test the water that comes with the fish...cos i feel it applies to all fishes/shrimps....knowing wat ph they do well in is a must, but slowing down the change from what they are in to wat they are suppose to be in is a must must too....