Chris287 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 I am planning on getting shrimp I have a water softener (the kind that you put salt in) would that reduce the tds so i couldn't have neocaridina shrimp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric R Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 (edited) Water softeners replace magnesium and calcium ions in your water with sodium ions. RCS need the calcium in the water for their skeletons. You can get test strips for GH (general hardness) and KH (carbonate hardness) to figure out if your water will be sufficient for cherry shrimp, or whether you'll need to supplement it. Edited February 22, 2021 by ererer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris287 Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 Will cuttlebones give them calcium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT_ Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Chris287 said: Thanks There's a little heart button under each post to say thanks 🙂 1 hour ago, Chris287 said: Will cuttlebones give them calcium? Cuttle bones are great for calcium. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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