Almano Shrimps

[BLACK DDOG]

I would like to have at least 4 almano shrimps in my new set-up but I have been told that my water is too soft, they wont be able to form new shells after a moult, my water comes from a supply up on Exmore at Porlock, I went on the water supply company web site and got this.
Total hardness values expressed in carrying units (for the last calendar year)

Calcium (milligrams per litre) 15​

Calcium carbonate (milligrams per litre) 48​

Degrees Clark 3.36​

Degrees German (ºdH) 2.688​

Degrees French (ºf) 4.8​

Is the water too soft ? + there are NO nitrates in the water as there is no farming only sheep & Deer & ponys.

 

[SombreroBanana]

2.6 dH is REALLY LOW. You generally shouldn't have lower than 3 dH with shrimp, as yes, they can't develope new shells. You should consider checkerboard cichlids, as they do best in extremely soft water.

 

[Bugdozer]

It's possible to get additives to raise the hardness if you're really keen on keeping them, though I think this is something of a chore as it can be hard to keep it balanced. I've not done it myself.

 

[CezzaXV]

My water is really soft and I keep amano shrimp and they appear to be just fine. I don't know exactly how soft it is off the top of my head though.