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One more thing, if you do treat the main tank, do a big water change afterward and run carbon for a day or two before reintroducing the shrimp. Residual meds can linger.

I've used eSHa 2000 in a tank with Amano Shrimp and didn't lose any, but Cherry Shrimp are more sensitive. If you're gonna try it, monitor them closely for any stress signs like erratic swimming or hiding.

I'll try to find some pure ammonia in the states, no luck so far. I'm planning to bring my water to work each day for testing, one of the perks of working at a pet store. I'll start testing tomorrow when I go back to work, keeping an eye on the progress.

I'm super excited, just got a 5 gallon tank for my little guy Sinatra. I'm really in need of some plant advice though.

Got some pics of Sinatra and his future pad:
http/imgur.com/a/6gjjv#0


I see what you're saying about the tank not cycling in a week, the filter needs time to grow enough ...

I've got a pretty sweet setup at work - I'm at a pet store, but I won't name names. Anyway, even with all the resources at my fingertips, I still love hearing what others have to say. When things slow down, my coworkers and I often flip through fish magazines, and let me tell you, there are so many ...

Welcome to the community, I see you've got an Anubias in there already - is it planted in the gravel? It'll need to be tied to a rock or piece of wood, or it'll struggle to thrive. Those broad leaves will give Sinatra a nice spot to rest, though. I've got to ask, is your new 5-gallon tank cycled ...

I'm super excited, just got a 5 gallon tank for my little guy Sinatra. I'm really in need of some plant advice though.

Got some pics of Sinatra and his future pad:
http/imgur.com/a/6gjjv#0