My tank's parameters are at 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 0 nitrates, 8.1 PH and has 440PPM of Calcium readings, with 0 Copper (clear). I had two blood fire shrimps, but one died by being too curious where he got sucked by my MJ1200. I bought two extra blood fire shrimps and acclimated them for 45minutes using the float method, and slowly adding tank water every 10 minutes. I measured the parameters from the bag versus my tank and yielded same parameters at 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 0 nitrates and 8.1 PH.
Today, both my new shrimps died together at teh same spot in the tank. I found my hermits feeding on it and my tank smelled extra bad. I'm not sure what is causing these deaths but the only thing I noticed is my tank is real warm at 85 Degrees, using a glass therometer.
How can I lower the temperature in my tank during the summer? Is a chiller necessary? Whats the best chiller for the buck? Is it b/c my water quality is no good? I run a UV sterilizer (9W) through my filter along with two Powerheads (hydor and MJ1200) which causes enough flow. Theres plenty of LR for them to hide; now only one blood fire shrimp is alive. Could it be because only one shrimp is allowed per tank? I have a 37G AGA tank.
Today, both my new shrimps died together at teh same spot in the tank. I found my hermits feeding on it and my tank smelled extra bad. I'm not sure what is causing these deaths but the only thing I noticed is my tank is real warm at 85 Degrees, using a glass therometer.
How can I lower the temperature in my tank during the summer? Is a chiller necessary? Whats the best chiller for the buck? Is it b/c my water quality is no good? I run a UV sterilizer (9W) through my filter along with two Powerheads (hydor and MJ1200) which causes enough flow. Theres plenty of LR for them to hide; now only one blood fire shrimp is alive. Could it be because only one shrimp is allowed per tank? I have a 37G AGA tank.