How To Breed Cherry Shrimp In A Community Tank

They’re a beautifull addition to an aquarium; especially cherry shrimp! They adds color and life, remove algae, etc. But you has to know that putting … Read more

Dosing Pump mL to Raise Alk Calculator

Dosing Pump mL to Raise Alk Calculator

You feel that sinking sensation. Your test kit tells you that your alkalinity has once again drifted down. Been there done that. It doesn’t matter … Read more

DIY Two Part Recipe Calculator

DIY Two Part Recipe Calculator

You nod confidently after your alkalinity test kit goes pink. Then two days later, your calcium drop and your pH crashes. Why? You don’t know … Read more

Cherry Shrimp Care And Why They Are Hard To Kill

These little guys are tough, making them worth your time if you can be patient enough to let them settle in. When they do, your … Read more

Magnesium Sulfate Dose Calculator

Magnesium Sulfate Dose Calculator

When I see a low reading on my test kit, I get this type of panic. A number is right in front of you. You … Read more

How Long Cherry Shrimp Live And What Cuts It Short

There is a quiet magic in watching Cherry Shrimp (scientific name: Neocaridina davidi) swimming around in a planted tank. They add some colors to the … Read more

Target Calcium Dose Calculator

Target Calcium Dose Calculator

Here you are with a bag of calcium chloride, a test kit and wondering if addition of another dose will help or hurt water chemistry. … Read more

Soda Ash Alkalinity Dose Calculator

Soda Ash Alkalinity Dose Calculator

One easy solution is soda ash (sodium carbonate); it’s cheap, it gets the job done, but don’t use it wrong and you’ll kill your tank. … Read more

Target Magnesium Dose Calculator

Target Magnesium Dose Calculator

Whether your aquarium is planted or a reef tank magnesium plays an important role in the lives of fish and other aquatic animals. Consider it … Read more

What Cherry Shrimp Eat And How Often To Feed Them

Aquarists love tiny, colorful crustaceans known as cherry shrimp. Besides there beauty, they scavenge the invisible film that coats tank surfaces. Because of their bright … Read more