My CRS Tank

[Kali]

When I decided to get another aquarium setup instead of going with a marine tank as I did before, I thought I would give freshwater a try.

So as I was making a wish list of things I wanted to put in my 55 gallon 2 of them were Crystal Red and Black and White shrimp. A few days ago someone posted some CRS for sale and they were also offering the black and white.

So I ordered them, after I received them they were just as bright and colorful as I had hoped. One draw back was that I didn't do enough research first before making a purchase (I have now learned to read first), the parameters that they need aren't the same as what the other occupants of my large tank need. So a quick trip to WalMart to purchase a tank setup was necessary, I got it home, got some plants from my daughter Kyryah, and this is what I wound up with...



This little shrimp was looking right at the camera..



This one likes the moss ball...

Sorry for the out of focus, my cat decided that I needed help!

One thing I don't understand though is that both of the shrimp that were black and white when I received them have now changed their color..in this picture one is partially black/red and white. They are now both all red and white? Anyone have a clue??

They are all having fun zipping around the tank...

 

[ProAquatics]

Cute

 

[kyryah]

Looks good Of course I have seen it in person and REALLY know how good it looks, lol.

Kristina

 

[feiyang]

Wow, they are cute!!

If this is a new tank setup, most likely bacteria system hasn't been established. Are you using filter that has been running for a while? Otherwise, check ammonia, no2, no3 regularly. More plants will be helpful for shrimps to have food sources, hiding places, and obsorb netrigon elements as well.

 

[kyryah]

It is a new set up using media from my established filters and is monitored daily.

Kristina

 

[Kali]

Wow, they are cute!!

If this is a new tank setup, most likely bacteria system hasn't been established. Are you using filter that has been running for a while? Otherwise, check ammonia, no2, no3 regularly. More plants will be helpful for shrimps to have food sources, hiding places, and obsorb netrigon elements as well.

Yes it is new, but I am checking daily and watching it very closely. I am using media from Kyryah's tank, adjusted my pH with RO water, and used all of the plants that I could lay my hands on at such short notice. I want them to live, breed, and live happy little lives.

 

[dixienut]

sweet,. i tried them a year ago and my water dosen't suite them,. :silly: so i don't have them anymore they slowly died off,.. and non left,.. wish i could keep them,.. perhaps i will try again, later on,..

 

[shawnhu]

Kali,

I see that there's a lot of rocks in that tank, not sure if you are aware, but CRS enjoys a lower GH and possibly a lower TDS range than most other shrimps, such as RCS. Do you know the GH of that tank's water, and will the rock's eventually leach into the water? Adjusting the PH is fine, but what you really need to watch out for is the GH when it comes to breeding these shrimp. You're on the right track with the RO Water, just wanted to give you a heads up about GH and TDS.

Shawn

 

[jackiomy]

What is GH?

 

[feiyang]

Kali, be careful with those rocks. They look nice, but may not be suitable to crs tank... If they raise PH, please take them out. CRS lives in lower PH environment, 6.2-6.8.