If you have been noticing that your tank water keeps turning green even after several major changes, then you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Aquarium Blueprints to see how you can potentially fix this issue. 1. If your tank water keeps turning green, then it is most likely due to algae. … Read more
If you are new to the aquarium hobby, then you may notice that your fish tank will lose water over time. To see how you can stop this from happening so that you don’t have to constantly refill your tank, you can take a look at this article from Aquarium Blueprints. 1. For the first … Read more
When testing your tank water for nitrates, you may notice that the concentration has reached at least 160 ppm. For the most ideal condition, it is recommended that you keep nitrates to below 40 ppm for most species in the aquarium hobby. For more fragile pets, you should aim for under 20 ppm. If you … Read more
When it comes to nitrate concentration, it is highly recommended that you keep levels to below 40 ppm. If you are keeping more fragile species, then you should aim for under 20 ppm. With that said, some plants do better if you have a higher nitrate concentration. To see how you can increase nitrates in … Read more
In most fish tank, it can be a hassle trying to reduce nitrates to safe levels. It is even more difficult trying to get this nitrogen compound to 0 ppm. To see how can properly do so, you can check out this guide at Aquarium Blueprints. 1. For the first tip, we recommend adding specialized … Read more
If you are trying to set up a Cherry Shrimp tank, then you can check out this guide at Aquarium Blueprints to see what necessary equipment that you should be using. Sand While the Neocaridina species should do well with a vast majority of substrate types, we recommend using sand. By doing so, you don’t … Read more
If you want to soften the water, then you can add tannins to your Cherry Shrimp tank. So, do the Neocaridina species enjoy this acidic substance? You can find out in this article from Aquarium Blueprints. Based on our experience, the Red Cherry Shrimps are pretty indifferent when we added some tannins in the tank … Read more
When you look into the bottle or container of the Seachem Prime, you may see some black or brown colored specks at the bottom. So, should you be concerned about these? You can find out in this article from Aquarium Blueprints. According to Seachem, the black or brown dots that you see at the bottom … Read more
Like a vast majority of living creatures, Red Cherry Shrimps need oxygen to live. To see how you can increase the oxygen level in your tank, you can take a look at this guide from Aquarium Blueprints. Before we start, it is important to note that, while the Neocaridina species require oxygen, they do not … Read more
Shortly after doing a water change, you may notice that a few of your Red Cherry Shrimps may end up dying. To prevent a loss of life every time you decide to swap out the water in your tank, you can take a look at this guide from Aquarium Blueprints. 1. When it comes to … Read more