SRC Member ytpmzy Posted December 15, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted December 15, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tang_sohal Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Half hour is too short regardless of the water level. You should also test your nitrates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Damianiac Posted December 16, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted December 16, 2014 Hw abt fishes and corals? 1hr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Lol... I drip slowly for at least 2 hrs. No point dripping if you drip fast for short period of time right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member asg Posted December 16, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted December 16, 2014 If u have ammonia means that ur tank is not ready yet... go get a nitrate tester, cost u less thán a fish loss... Quote 子非鱼,焉知鱼之乐... (you are not the fish so you...) Then: my 4FT low tech selling off tank... (2006) Now: (2014) @Sept 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ytpmzy Posted December 16, 2014 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 16, 2014 Okay, I should get a nitrate tester soon. Thanks for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ytpmzy Posted December 23, 2014 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 23, 2014 Thanks for the advice. Will take note next time > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member pcw Posted December 25, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted December 25, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member acewong Posted January 18, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 18, 2015 Don't think 29c good for reef tank... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member daveyy Posted March 4, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted March 4, 2015 On 1/18/2015 at 2:42 PM, acewong said: Don't think 29c good for reef tank... What would be the suggested Max Tempt of a Reef Tank?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ytpmzy Posted March 4, 2015 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 4, 2015 On 3/4/2015 at 7:56 AM, Daveyy said: What would be the suggested Max Tempt of a Reef Tank?? Really depends on what corals you have ... Usually 27-28 degrees Celsius... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member daveyy Posted March 5, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted March 5, 2015 On 3/4/2015 at 12:34 PM, ytpmzy said: 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Merry Goround Posted March 5, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted March 5, 2015 I think with your aircon bill might as well get a chiller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Dez Ching Posted March 6, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted March 6, 2015 On 3/5/2015 at 2:32 PM, jun005 said: 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ytpmzy Posted March 19, 2015 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 19, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member shy88devil Posted March 19, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted March 19, 2015 On 3/19/2015 at 5:59 PM, ytpmzy said: 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 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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