Karen B. Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 I have neocaridina shrimps (blue dream in one tank, orange sakura in another). I have noticed few deaths lately where a white line appears where usually the shell breaks to allows a shrimp to molt so I think I may have a calcium problem? I tested my kh/gh with Cory’s test strips and I get 0 kh and 300 gh. The API drops says about 3kh and 11gh. My tanks are planted, cycled, ph of 7.6, temp between 75 and 78, 0/0/20. Weekly WC and syphoning of the gravel. The blue dream are species only, the orange are with clown killifish. I use cuttlebone but I heard Cory say he doesn’t like using it in one of the livestream. So I was wondering what are the other options? I know some pet stores have some block in shape of a turtle.. are these good? Or any other options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMYVET Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Aquarium coop sells the wonder shell … https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/wonder-shell They work really good for adding proper minerals for shrimp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen B. Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 22 minutes ago, ARMYVET said: Aquarium coop sells the wonder shell … https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/wonder-shell They work really good for adding proper minerals for shrimp. I love them too but I can’t find anywhere that sells them in Canada. And their price is ridiculous on amazon 😔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) Wondershell + Equilibrium for multi mineral boost, api liquid calcium + epsom salt( calcium magnesium and conditioner is what wonder shells actually are) use both methods successfully. I have also used Kent’s liquid calcium but it is more expensive in my area so I go api. Tried dr turtle calcium blocks but they shot my ph from 7.6 - 8.4 in 48 hours. I was unsure of the dose so it was probably operator error with that one. Edited June 8, 2021 by Guppysnail 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquachris Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Yeah definitely get some more calcium in there. There are many "hacks" I've heard and tried with mixed success (crushed egg shells, tums, etc), but overall generally have less rings of death like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.K.Luterman Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 You can try feeding Crab Cuisine, which is a pellet food supplemented with calcium, available in many box stores. You can also mix powdered Tums tablets in with Repashy food. To raise your Kh, try putting crushed coral into your tank. If you have a HOB filter, simply place a pouch of it inside; I use panty hose, cut and tied off. If not, you can sprinkle it on top of your substrate, or dig a hole into the gravel and bury some if you don't like the white color. Over time, the coral will erode from water flow, and add minerals into your tank. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudofish Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Calcium chips would be good. Those might be the turtle shaped things you're talking about. I got some from crayfish empire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 I’ll second the Crab Cusine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanoNano Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 (edited) On 6/8/2021 at 5:28 AM, aquachris said: There are many "hacks" I've heard and tried with mixed success (crushed egg shells, tums, etc), but overall generally have less rings of death like that. I see using Tums suggested a lot in multiple online forums. A couple of things to consider: * Tums contain artificial flavors and sweeteners - specifically sucralose marketed as "Splenda". * Tums contain FD&C dyes Both of these substances are: * Not something that anyone would recommend (or likely condone) dumping into an aquarium under any other circumstances than it being already combined into a tablet for human consumption. * Not without controversey of possible ill long term health effects in humans at prolonged and/or high dosages. When you adjust for the size of fish/snails/shrimp vs humans, they will be injesting doses literally millions of times more than those approved for humans. I've noticed that nearly every drugstore that sells Tums also sells pure Calcium Carbonate powder without other additives well (often in the "health supplements" section) and that it's cheaper than Tums. Food for thought. Edited June 10, 2021 by NanoNano 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.K.Luterman Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 1 hour ago, NanoNano said: I've noticed that nearly every drugstore that sells Tums also sells pure Calcium Carbonate powder without other additives well (often in the "health supplements" section) and that it's cheaper than Tums. Food for thought. Nice, I'll go look for some! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089K8KG8S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_JFVCB3V6X7AM8H23087Q 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen B. Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 On 6/11/2021 at 10:51 AM, Mmiller2001 said: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089K8KG8S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_JFVCB3V6X7AM8H23087Q Thanks! It’s actually the only thing I could find. Expecting it next week. Have you ever used it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 On 6/11/2021 at 10:58 AM, Karen B. said: Thanks! It’s actually the only thing I could find. Expecting it next week. Have you ever used it? Yes, I use several of their products. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom240 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 I add a pouch of crushed coral/crushed oyster shell to my filter, or cuttlebone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolstoy21 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 I feed my crystal shrimp Mineral Junkie 2x a week with their other foods. Quality product. As others have said, crab cuisine is another good option. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDZ Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 I swear by Kat's Aquatics calcium supplement/food. My shrimp love it and it doesn't cloud the water. Other than a few fresh veggies it's all I feed my neos and I have babies in every tank!! Excellent product!!!!!💕🦐 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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