Peppermint shrimp died

[ytpmzy]

I bought a pair of peppermint shrimp from a store yesterday, drip acclimated them for 30 minutes. (Till about twice the original water level.)

I shifted them to a holding tank to check if they are stressed or ill, and I don't notice any obvious signs of illness.

But when I introduced them into my display tank, they collapsed and appeared dead. What could have gone wrong?

I don't have a nitrate test kit , but my ammonia levels are below 0.02ppm , specific gravity at that time was 1.026, temperature 29 Degrees Celsius.

[tang_sohal]

Normally i acclimatise my for 2hrs for inverts.

Try next time 1hr to double water level. Then pour away half den another 1 hr to double water level.

Should be better

[Martian]

Half hour is too short regardless of the water level. You should also test your nitrates.

[Damianiac]

Hw abt fishes and corals? 1hr?

[Martian]

Lol... I drip slowly for at least 2 hrs. No point dripping if you drip fast for short period of time right?

[asg]

If u have ammonia means that ur tank is not ready yet... go get a nitrate tester, cost u less thán a fish loss...

[ytpmzy]

Okay, I should get a nitrate tester soon.

Thanks for the advice.

[Mr.E]

I think 29 is abit too warm right? Anyways, I drip mine at 1 drip per second with their bags in the sump to acclimate to the temperature as well. I let it be for at least 1 hour or 1.5 hours. Always remember patience is the key. Hope this helps. happy reefing!

[ytpmzy]

Thanks for the advice. Will take note next time >

[pcw]

29 degrees is warm but I don't think peppermint shrimps will die at that temperature. The main issue is with the change in temperature rather than the temperature of 29 degrees in and of itself.

[acewong]

Don't think 29c good for reef tank...

[daveyy]

Don't think 29c good for reef tank...

What would be the suggested Max Tempt of a Reef Tank??

[ytpmzy]

What would be the suggested Max Tempt of a Reef Tank??

Really depends on what corals you have ... Usually 27-28 degrees Celsius...

[daveyy]

Really depends on what corals you have ... Usually 27-28 degrees Celsius...

I see. Intending to use aircon to substitute for chiller as the tank will be in my room. Hahaha.

[Merry Goround]

I think with your aircon bill might as well get a chiller.

[Dez Ching]

I think with your aircon bill might as well get a chiller.

Bro, I support your answer. However, maybe Bro Daveyy was thinking of one stone killing two birds leh, Coz air con also benefits human mah. it's getting hot in the afternoon nowadays.

[ytpmzy]

To update you guy haha so long le...

Recently got a shrimp , and a cooler fan (water still hovering about 28-29 cox now weather hotter >< without it the water temp will be 32 ) , acclimated her for 3 hours then added her into the tank.

She is swimming around fine now > ... So I guess I was too impatient that time . Thanks for all your advice

Cheers

[shy88devil]

To update you guy haha so long le...

Recently got a shrimp , and a cooler fan (water still hovering about 28-29 cox now weather hotter >< without it the water temp will be 32 ) , acclimated her for 3 hours then added her into the tank.

She is swimming around fine now > ... So I guess I was too impatient that time . Thanks for all your advice

Cheers

Great news that your shrimp is doing great =D patience is the key I learn too .. any pics of your tank ?