Freshwater shrimps are attractive but sensitive creatures. The popularity of these shrimps are increasing due to their attractive appearances and active nature in any planted aquariums.
However, shrimps require more care than fish. Shrimps are sensitive to changes in aquarium conditions and react in particularly to:
- an increase in copper levels from domestic water copper pipings;
- medical products for fish;
- algicides that contains copper;
- ammonia and nitrite level;
- excessive concentrations of various kinds of fertilizers;
- pesticides (insect sprays);
- solvents (nicotine);
- hard chemical water conditioners (e.g. products that contains phosphate to reduce GH and KH).
The above factors in any combination may lead to fatal losses of the shrimps. Heed these tips and you will be able to keep beautiful shrimps in your aquariums.
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