Peppermint Shrimpy, Hardy?

[mxkris]

I got two peppermint shrimp last night that I acclimated for almost 3 hours and by morning they were both dead, so I took them back and got the last one they had, and now he is acting pretty lathargic, am I going to loose him too? My water seems fine and I had a peppermint shrimp before you was fine. Fish are doing good also... What the heck, am I shrimp cursed?

 

[travis89]

what are your water parameters and how did you acclimate them?

 

[mxkris]

Water seems fine. I don't know the exact numbers because I just use the dip sticks but they are definitly not anywhere near stress I do't eblieve. I have been hanging the bag the whole time to get the temp right, then removing some water, and adding some from my tank every so often.

 

[salty blues]

Originally Posted by mxkris
Water seems fine. I don't know the exact numbers because I just use the dip sticks but they are definitly not anywhere near stress I do't eblieve. I have been hanging the bag the whole time to get the temp right, then removing some water, and adding some from my tank every so often.
I am no expert but I think it is best to drip acclimate new stock. You do need to know for sure what your water parameters are also.

 

[mxkris]

I have read places that litterally drip acclimationg and what I have done work out fine. I have done all my stuff like this and not had a problem. I am going to buy a real test kit soon but the Nitrite is reading zero and the nitrate is really low so I don't think it's the water. He may just be acting calm cuz it's so bright.. I'll write back in the morning.

 

[travis89]

Whats your salinity and ammonia? It is best to drip acclimate inverts because they are more sensitive then fish or corals to changes in water conditions.