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Old 01-04-2009, 12:28 AM   #1
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Default pH and Temperature for Different Shrimps

Following info are a short summary extracted from Shrimpnow for the benefits of fellow shrimp hobbyist. I only extract info on shrimps that are more commonly discussed in AF.

1. Golden CRS
Water temperature: 20 - 26 °C
Water Parameters: pH 6.0 - 7.0

2.1. Black Tiger Shrimp
Water temperature: 21 to 26°C or 70 to 79°F
Water Parameters: pH 6.5 - 8,0

2.2 Tiger Shrimp
Water temperature: 21 to 26°C or 70 to 79°F
Water parameters: pH 6.8 to 7.5

3. Blue Tiger Shrimp
Water temperature: 15 - 27 °C or 59 - 81 °F
Water Parameters: pH 6.5 - 7.5

4. Snow Ball Shrimp
Water temperature: 18 - 28 °C or 64 - 82 °F
Water Parameters: pH 6.5 - 7.5

5. Yamato, Amano shrimp
Water temperature: 22 to 28°C or 72 to 82°F
Water parameters: pH 6.5 to 7.2

6. Red Cherry, Cherry Shrimp
Water temperature: 15 to 28°C or 59 to 82°F
Water parameters: pH 6.5 to 7.5

7. Bumble Bee aka Diamond Shrimp
Water temperature: 21 to 26°C or 70 to 79°F
Water parameters: pH 6.8 to 7.5

8. Yellow Shrimp
Water temperature: 15 - 28 °C or 59 - 82 °F
Water Parameters: pH 6.5 - 7.5

9. Red Bee Shrimp, Crystal Red Shrimp
Water temperature: up to 28°C or 82°F
Water parameters: pH 6.5 to 7.2


Anyone with info on NO2, NO3, GH and KH requirement for various shrimps?
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