Livestock

This article explains how to keep ornamental dwarf shrimp such as Neocaridina and Cardina species in a planted tank. It examines how to balance the needs of both planted tanks and shrimp.

What water parameters to look out for when keeping fish, shrimp and other livestock?

What types of fish are best for planted tanks? Which are good shoaling species? What should I avoid?

How do we add injected CO2 to a tank safely without harming fish, shrimp and other livestock?

Many aquarists have the concern that injected CO2 harms fish and other livestock. Lets go into the details.

Does adding fertilizers affect the health of shrimp / fish/ other livestock? What are things to look out for when keeping sensitive livestock?

These are 8 popular algae eaters. They consume different types of algae and I go through the pros and cons of each.

Shrimps are sensitive organisms generally, with CRS strains and higher grade shrimp being more sensitive than RCS & neocaridinas. Most commercial fertilizers do not have enough copper to affect them.

Read on to find out more about CO2 injection and pH swings impact on planted aquarium livestock.