get shrimp? advice plz

[frogdog]

should I go ahead and get a peppermint shrimp?
ph-8.2
ammonia- 0
trite- 1.0
trate- 5.0
my rock is was cured already when I bought it, so I was told to go slowely w/ cuc. Or ghost feed, then cuc.

 

[cranberry]

Wait until your nitrites are down.

 

[frogdog]

Originally Posted by Cranberry
http:///forum/post/2797712
Wait until your nitrites are down.
that's what I was thinking, just wanted to ask again.
thx for the fast reply

 

[frogdog]

i got a couple of turbo snails. if they start looking bad, ill give em away. I also found a little tiny snail on the floor at the shop and brought him home. better than being squished by some kid, yes? he's doing good, I wonder what kind of snail it is...
ill try to get a pic

 

[shrimpi]

you shouldnt put any inverts in there if you have trites showing on your water tests.
they wont start to look bad.. they will just croak.. and then they will mess with your tank parameters even more (and they smell! lol)
Im assuming your tank is brand spanking new.
Try to exercise the MOST important part of reefkeeping (besides not telling your significant other how much it costs )..
and be patient. Its the hardest part, but it is the most important.
Good Luck, I hope your snails pull through! keep us updated!
Jess