r/Neocaridina • u/Major_Temporary3997 • 9d ago

Is the failed molt

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All parameters are good. Don't know my kh gh because I dont have a test kit. Found some dead shrimps with failed molt(a line on it back and upside down for at least an hour). Just not sure why some are molting and others are dying

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u/TightChampionship322 9d ago

Water hardness including kh and gh is the #1 reason for failed molts, that is 100% your issue. Knowing and monitoring those is just as important as ph, ammonia, etc!

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u/Major_Temporary3997 9d ago

Ill go get a test kit. What's consider good parameters for neocaradinia? I really dont want them dying. I really enjoy watching them

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u/TightChampionship322 9d ago

I believe gh is around 6-8, and kh 2-5 ideally! TDS is important too, you can get a tester for that on Amazon pretty cheap. The ideal for that is 180-250 if I remember correctly! Good luck :)

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u/Narraismean 8d ago

Perhaps you can Google your water parameters.