Shrimp Tank Process Analysis

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This presentation will give a step by step guide to set up a shrimp tank in the most appropriate way.

Steps
►Firstly, choose the right category of shrimps.
►Make sure that you get all the identified items to set your shrimp tank.
►Identify the right spot to place the Shrimp tank.
►Select the right kind of Shrimp tank.
►Consider choosing between plants and non-planted shrimp tanks.
►Select the appropriate kind of water filter.
►Make it a point to install the best tank heater.
►Next introduce the substrate to the tank floor.

►You should make it a point to treat the water so that it is safe for the shrimps.
►Before you add water into the shrimp tank, make sure that you check for leaks.
►Once you are sure that there are no
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If you feel that water PH is too low or high, then make sure that you get buffer from the store. Add peats to the filter box to soften the water.
► Make it a point to clean the filter material by rinsing it with fresh water.
►Start connecting the filter. Place the outtake and intake in the aquarium.
►Add lighting for the plants and the shrimps.
For tanks without plants.
►Add the plants into the tank.
►Add the decoration into the tank.

►Cycle the aquarium before you add the shrimps into the aquarium.
►Despite the bi-weekly water testing you need to test the water again before adding the shrimps. The PH of the water needs to be between 6.0 to 7.5.
►Make sure to first siphon the water from your tank.
►Make use of a net for transporting the shrimps into the tank.
►Next you should feed the shrimps. Spinach and boiled Zucchini are good for the health of the shrimps.
►You need to maintain your shrimp tank. Ensure that ammonia, nitrate and chlorine levels remain zero.

Tips
Select your décor in a way that the shrimps feel comfortable. It is essential to check the filter at least twice a week. Every week you should scrub the aquarium to remove algae.
You also need to bring a 10 to 15 percent change in the water every

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