how to lower tds for shrimp tank? (also preggie shrimpy, tips please? :>?)

[Sasha Blouse]

Hello! im a new shrimp owner (cherry shrimps) i recently found out two of my females is pregnant. i dont want to see anymore pregnant shrimp dying because it happened before (only once and it was traumatic ) im worried if my water TDS will effect their pregnancies since mine is over 300ppm. I dont know how to lower it, i searched up how to fix it and I cant even get RO and Distilled water because my country is still in quarantine :,( is theres any tips? also, it would be very much appreciated if you guys can give me some tips to make my shrimps have a successful and happy pregnancies : ))

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Hello and welcome to the forum!

So are you not wanting them to have babies? There is no way to prevent a pregnancy without killing the shrimp...

 

[Sasha Blouse]

Hello and welcome to the forum!

So are you not wanting them to have babies? There is no way to prevent a pregnancy without killing the shrimp...

thanks for replying~ ^^
nope, i want them to have babies, im just worried tht they might die in the process of pregnancy since the water tds is over 300ppm. Maybe im wrong, but the internet said they need around 150 to 250ppm to be comfortable, but they can survive at 200 to 300ppm. but mine is over 300ppm which might be too much for what the neocaridina shrimps need, at least thats what the internet said xq

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Yes, that is what I believe it is. There is really nothing you can do to prevent her from having the babies. Try to get RO water fast, if you want her to live. (Most LFS’s will have some)

 

[StevenF]

What is the TDS of your water source (tap waterP)? If your source water is 300ppm the only thing you can do is to start mixing in RO water. However if your source water is significantkly softer than your tank water you need to increase the amount of water you change out weekly.

 

[seangee]

Neocaradina are quite hardy. If you can't access RO water the best thing to do is regular water changes to stop the water quality getting any worse. I know some people say avoid large changes but my shrimp tank gets a 75% water change every week (and they breed like crazy). Just make sure the water is de-chlorinated and a similar temp before you change it. Also make sure you rinse out your filter and keep the glass and substrate as clean as you can.

 

[mbsqw1d]

Rainwater is also an option. It would have to be your call on whether you feel it would be clean enough to use. Most rainwater is, however if you live in a heavily polluted area then I would be cautious. You also need to consider whether the roof and gutters that are collecting the water are free from pollutants.

 

[Lajos_Detari]

I thought the water in Malaysia is mostly soft unless you are in different area of the country.

Did you put any rocks, stones, sand in your tank that can increase the TDS?

Can you buy distilled water from nearby supermarkets or sundry shops? There should be plenty.

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