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Water and parameters

GH, KH, TDS, pH, and temperature, the five numbers that decide whether a colony settles or stalls, explained per species.

Water and parameterspH test kit beside a planted shrimp tank showing red cherry shrimp on dark substrate

pH for shrimp: ideal ranges and why stability beats the number

10 min read Water and parameterscarbonate hardness drop-test kit beside a Caridina shrimp tank showing 0 dKH result

KH for shrimp: what carbonate hardness does, and why Caridina want it near zero

10 min read Water and parametersGH test kit showing orange and green test tubes beside shrimp remineralizer powder

GH for shrimp: what general hardness is and why it controls every molt

11 min read Water and parametersTwo nano tanks side by side showing Neocaridina cherry shrimp and Caridina crystal red shrimp with different substrates

Neocaridina vs Caridina water parameters: a side-by-side guide for shrimp keepers

12 min read Water and parametersWater test kit and notebook showing shrimp water parameter readings for Neocaridina and Caridina

Shrimp water parameters by species: the complete target-range guide

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