Snow Zebra Sulawesi Shrimp (Caridina caerulea) are among the most captivating freshwater shrimp available to hobbyists. Unlike most Sulawesi shrimp, which can be demanding and sensitive, Snow Zebras are surprisingly adaptable and significantly easier to keep. This makes them an excellent entry point for anyone curious about Sulawesi species.
If you wonder how efficient Amano shrimps are against BBA, here is my story. This aquarium I have used as an experimental tank; fertilizer testing, CO2, photoperiod, water flow... Like the most of my experiments, it resulted in disaster. First there was a problem with green algae (Hair algae, GSA) which I managed to fix, but then BBA appeared. We all know how stubborn this algae is and it is difficult to eradicate it even when the cause is removed. Well, it can be done with some chemicals like direct spraying with H2O2 or Excel / Easy Carbo, but these chemicals can very easily kill some sensitive plants and especially mosses. I decided for a more natural approach and give Amano shrimps a chance. This is the result;
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