Shrimp Help

[bigblokey0]

i got an aqua start 500 tropical fish tank had it about 8 weeks i got a couple of plants in it and 3 different varities of fish all tiny ones dont ask what they are cuz i dont no lol so at the weekend i got some shrimp because i was told theyll help keep the tank clean i bought 3 as i was advised they have been in the tank 2 days and theres only one left where have they gone? i noticed one of there skin on the floor and then there was two left cowering behind the plant then noticed today as ive been away for the weekend that theres only one left and hes on his back swimming upside down surley the fish havent eaten them as the srimp are bigger than any of the fish any ideas cuz im at a loss

 

[voo]

When shrimps shed their skin they'll often hide until their new skin hardens as they are vunerable during that time.
Mine are often hiding around the tank, usually in the wood that i have. Often i cant find all my shrimp either, although one did jump out of the tank a few days back.
I think shrimp get stressed easily when being introduced to a new tank so that might also have something to do with it if they are dead.

Did you cycle the tank properly before adding fish ? Or have you added any medication to your tank? The shrimp are sensitive to copper.

 

[bigblokey0]

the last shrimp has now keeled over dead heres a pic

 

[voo]

Have you checked your tank water for ammonia, nitrites and nitrates?

 

[bigblokey0]

When shrimps shed their skin they'll often hide until their new skin hardens as they are vunerable during that time.
Mine are often hiding around the tank, usually in the wood that i have. Often i cant find all my shrimp either, although one did jump out of the tank a few days back.
I think shrimp get stressed easily when being introduced to a new tank so that might also have something to do with it if they are dead.

Did you cycle the tank properly before adding fish ? Or have you added any medication to your tank? The shrimp are sensitive to copper.

the guy at the shop said that shrimps are ok and dont get stressed when introduced to a new enviroment they just get on with eating the algi

what do you mean about cycling the tank before adding fish?? i havnt added any medication to my tank

Have you checked your tank water for ammonia, nitrites and nitrates?

no i havnt how would i do that

 

[Spinal]

no i havnt how would i do that

You can either bring a tube of your water to your LFS and ask them to test it for free, or buy a test kit from somewhere. Atm, master test kits are going for 15£ish on ebay.

Michele

 

[dthoffsett]

You may want to browse through some of these topics for advice on cycling, testing, and cleaning. http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=88643

 

[bigblokey0]

cheers for the replys ill have to get the water tested ive a feeling that i got to much nitrates