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Hi there, Disclaimer: I'm very new to shrimp and well fish in general. How long ago were the shrimp added? sometimes it can take a week or so for the shrimp to fall apart in a new tank. The shrimp are going to be the most sensitive to change and first to be affected when something is off. What is the newest addition to the tank? Do the shrimp have a dedicated food source? With so many snails and loaches they may be being out competed for food? Similar problem I had was lack of calcium, causing failed molting. Looked like they just passed without being harmed or picked on. Maybe some fish are chasing them not giving them a chance to sit and eat? My hope is that some of these questions will guide you to the resolution you seek. Good luck and have a great day!

Thanks for the feedback! It's all good! It's all a learning process. I know anything I have a hand in causing I can also have hand in making it better!

I guess I'm so used to seeing change as soon as it is made. The more I listen to videos the more "I feel like!" (said Cory.) I need let things settle. Maybe that is letting the tank catch up to the change before changing something else!?! THANKS

Thank you, lefty o., I have reduced the amount of light to about 50% from full strength. currently the tank sits in the kitchen. running a total of 6hrs. I've heard that "low light causes algae!"? If I reduce the light to about 30%, should I increase the duration? Is it better to do small water changes daily, or larger ones a couple times a week?

New to forums! Sorry, just curious. Going through bacterial bloom. 7mo old tank. Turning or transitioning to blue/green slime algae. 3.5gal one Fem Betta one Nerite snail. Two moderate patches of Java moss, 1 banana plant. Using HOB filter with deepish gravel, sand, and Amazonia substrate. Having a hard time maintaining any nitrates after 1-2 days. Question is; should I stop liquid ferts until bacterial bloom is cleared? Obviously I'm trying to grow a certain kind of bacteria in the tank, but am I just feeding or maintaining the kind I don't with the ferts? Is the bacterial bloom die off feeding the algae? Just a bit curious where I'm at in the process of dialing in the cycle to be more stable. Have had huge wild swings of issues, along with me not letting things settle (since remedied) constantly trying to mitigate what going on in the tank. THANKS FOR READING THIS FAR! Have a great day.