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Debunking Shrimp Myths Building Knowledge, Not Fear and we are hiring
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In the world of shrimp-keeping, misinformation often spreads faster than algae on an uncycled tank. Myths about miracle products and quick fixes have led many hobbyists down a frustrating path of dependency and wasted resources. But the truth is, the secret to a thriving shrimp ecosystem lies not in bottles or additives-it lies in trusting the natural processes within your tank. Beneficial bacteria, the unsung heroes of your aquarium, have evolved over millions of years to maintain stability. They don’t need constant interference; they need respect and a stable environment to work their magic.
When we shift our focus from fear-based solutions to building knowledge, we empower ourselves to make informed, confident decisions. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned breeder, it’s time to embrace patience, trust the process, and let nature lead the way. After all, shrimp-keeping is about creating harmony-not controlling chaos
0:00 Intro
0:10 Recruitment drive
3:24 Myth
5:52 Art and Science
6:58 addressing things at their core
7:59 Our goals
8:55 conclusion
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Sea of Shrimp, A Drop of Passion Why Quality Triumphs Over Quantity
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Breeding thousands of shrimp might sound impressive, but does it truly reflect mastery? Quantity alone offers an illusion of success but neglects the artistry and skill required to produce exceptional specimens. Quality shrimp stand out with vibrant colors, strong genetics, and adherence to internationally recognized standards. Selective breeding-the cornerstone of quality-requires patience, kn...
When 'Clean' Is Too Clean: Why Near-Zero Nitrate Can Backfire
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Join us ua-cam.com/channels/zmxPBBXlxxQhbTDRwyqaow.htmljoin Near-zero nitrate levels in a shrimp tank might sound ideal, but they can backfire in ways many hobbyists overlook. Unlike nature’s pristine rivers with balanced ecosystems, aquariums are closed environments that require careful maintenance. Achieving ultra-low nitrate often comes at the expense of beneficial bacteria, risking instabil...
The Hidden War Battling Scams and Reclaiming Integrity in the Shrimp Community
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The world of shrimp-keeping is an intricate and rewarding hobby, but it often comes with challenges that leave hobbyists frustrated and disheartened. One recurring issue is the lack of adequate support from sellers, leaving buyers dependent on community advice that varies greatly in quality. This article delves into the emotional and practical challenges hobbyists face, the responsibility of se...
From struggle to success Hatta's Neocaridina Journey
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Welcome back, shrimp keepers! Today, we’ll explore how the Kallax ball can revolutionize your Neocaridina shrimp tank-if paired with proper cycling. Through the heartfelt story of Hatta, a fellow hobbyist in Singapore, we’ll see how patience, preparation, and a well-cycled tank turned his struggles into explosive success. His Neocaridina shrimp are now thriving, with berried shrimp multiplying ...
Your Shrimp Deserve Better: Embrace This Simple Habit Today
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Water changes are more than a routine; they’re a cornerstone of exceptional shrimp care. In a Caridina shrimp tank, the balance between survival and thriving hinges on managing nitrates and maintaining stability. Neglecting water changes leads to rising nitrate levels, dulling shrimp vibrancy and vitality. Imagine the trust these shrimp place in us-their world depends on our stewardship. By emb...
The truth about the Green Wall in Shrimp Tank : Myth or Necessity?
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If you’ve ever set up a shrimp tank, chances are you’ve seen algae creeping up the glass. That green, velvety wall of algae-what we call the Green Wall-forms when excess nutrients combine with light, creating a perfect environment for algae to thrive. But here’s the million-dollar question: Do you truly need a Green Wall to succeed in shrimp keeping? For years, hobbyists and breeders alike have...
How Misinformation Is Destroying Hobbies: The Hidden Risks
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As there are a lot of information now vs 10-15 years ago, how can we discern what are some of the information that is beneficial for us vs detrimental. In this video we walk through some examples and hopefully provide you with information that is able to differentiate what is important. 0:00 intro 1:52 Categories of how information is shared 5:52 Information that does not suit you 8:11 Differen...
The Shrimp Keeper’s Dilemma: Bridging Sellers, Buyers, and Community
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The world of shrimp-keeping is as fascinating as it is delicate, offering a window into nature’s wonders within the confines of a glass tank. Yet, for many hobbyists, joy can quickly turn to frustration when their cherished shrimp perish unexpectedly despite "spot on" water parameters. Who should take responsibility in such situations? The seller, the buyer, or the community? This video will sh...
Unlock Aquarium Perfection in Under 2 Minutes with This Method
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Discover the Reset Basket Method-a revolutionary solution for shrimp tank enthusiasts! This innovative approach outperforms traditional under-gravel filters by enhancing soil management, boosting diffusion efficiency, and ensuring consistent water circulation. The result? A thriving, low-maintenance aquatic ecosystem that saves time and supports healthy shrimp growth. In this video, learn how t...
Essential Strategies for Faster Shrimp Breeding
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Essential Strategies for Faster Shrimp Breeding
High-Level Guide to Caridina Shrimp Keeping: From Cycling to Shrimp Introduction
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High-Level Guide to Caridina Shrimp Keeping: From Cycling to Shrimp Introduction
Save Money and Boost Tank Health by Ditching Bacteria Powder
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Save Money and Boost Tank Health by Ditching Bacteria Powder
How the Reset Basket Method Revolutionizes Breeding Time Management
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How the Reset Basket Method Revolutionizes Breeding Time Management
The Untold Story of Beneficial Bacteria and Ammonia Management
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The Untold Story of Beneficial Bacteria and Ammonia Management
How to Maximize Growth in Your Shrimp Grow-Out Tank: Key Insights
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How to Maximize Growth in Your Shrimp Grow-Out Tank: Key Insights
Kallax Ball Breeding Hacks: When to Use It for Faster Results
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Kallax Ball Breeding Hacks: When to Use It for Faster Results
Speed Up Breeding: The Science Behind Using Kallax Ball
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Speed Up Breeding: The Science Behind Using Kallax Ball
Leaving on Vacation? Here's How We Ensure Our Aquarium Thrives While We're Away
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Leaving on Vacation? Here's How We Ensure Our Aquarium Thrives While We're Away
Shrimp Room Update 7
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Shrimp Room Update 7
Cycling and mature aquarium tanks and their meaning
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Cycling and mature aquarium tanks and their meaning
What makes soil and pH so important
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What makes soil and pH so important
Rethinking the method of shrimp keeping
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Rethinking the method of shrimp keeping
Post travel maintenance and update
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Post travel maintenance and update
International Shrimp Competition 2024 Best in Show (3/3)
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International Shrimp Competition 2024 Best in Show (3/3)
International Shrimp Contest 2024 - Entries (2/3)
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International Shrimp Contest 2024 - Entries (2/3)
Ways to get your first prize in the shrimp competition (Part 1/3)
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Ways to get your first prize in the shrimp competition (Part 1/3)
Why copepods and microorganism matters in tank stability
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Why copepods and microorganism matters in tank stability
3 tools i use during maintenance
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3 tools i use during maintenance
Weekly shrimp room maintenance Part 1
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Weekly shrimp room maintenance Part 1

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Docent911
    @Docent911 11 годин тому

    Can this box be placed at the bottom of the aquarium, which would not interfere with closing the lid?

  • @RocsAquatics
    @RocsAquatics День тому

    Hey Bene! This is much-needed information. I just had this discussion with a friend last week. Thank you for your work on this channel! :)

  • @RocsAquatics
    @RocsAquatics День тому

    Another inspiring video, Bene! Nice job.

  • @Docent911
    @Docent911 День тому

    Sir, is the yellow ground Akadama or ADA light?

    • @ShrimpSanctuary
      @ShrimpSanctuary День тому

      It is dennerle quartz the active soil is now in the basket.

    • @Docent911
      @Docent911 День тому

      @ Does this mean that the soil will have to be cleaned with a siphon after some time ?

  • @Docent911
    @Docent911 День тому

    Hello Benny from Russia👋... your feed is the best… I just didn't figure out when to remove the bags of bacteria from the aquarium... I overexposed them, and when I took them out, they smelled of hydrogen sulfide)

  • @nikkiblack5073
    @nikkiblack5073 День тому

    Awesome

  • @akvariumistas
    @akvariumistas 3 дні тому

    Hi. I'm Lithuanian, keeping aquariums from 1986y, and shrimps for last 10 years. I agree with that, what You saying. What is better way to contact with You?

  • @arilemons1059
    @arilemons1059 4 дні тому

    Keeping a well-maintained tank says allot about ones personality. Most importantly the patience one has for this hobby. Big respect 😃

  • @RWAquariumPages
    @RWAquariumPages 4 дні тому

    great video with really great tips! i enjoyed this video!

  • @oquanus
    @oquanus 4 дні тому

    Thank you for great informations! Thank you for everything. Greetings.

  • @bigrhom55
    @bigrhom55 4 дні тому

    A 4k camara would be great for u

  • @Pflanzenpapa
    @Pflanzenpapa 4 дні тому

    👌🦐💪💦

  • @DashDrones
    @DashDrones 4 дні тому

    Very interesting..

  • @letsgobrandon4601
    @letsgobrandon4601 4 дні тому

    Hey Russian shrimp keepers and welcome back to my channel!

    • @Docent911
      @Docent911 23 години тому

      От куда ты?… воин!

  • @HungNguyenThanh-lp5su
    @HungNguyenThanh-lp5su 4 дні тому

    what is subtrate soil?

  • @s3v3nlife
    @s3v3nlife 4 дні тому

    Im interested, i have almost 20 tanks all shrimps :)

  • @roemmelgar9963
    @roemmelgar9963 4 дні тому

    Hi, Im interested.

    • @ShrimpSanctuary
      @ShrimpSanctuary 4 дні тому

      @@roemmelgar9963 please send me an email.

    • @roemmelgar9963
      @roemmelgar9963 4 дні тому

      @@ShrimpSanctuarycan I have your email address?

    • @roemmelgar9963
      @roemmelgar9963 4 дні тому

      @@ShrimpSanctuarycan I have your email address?

  • @SimplyAquaticCT
    @SimplyAquaticCT 5 днів тому

    Refreshing video. I've lost so much moneh because of these issues and felt like giving up many times. It's people like you that will keep this hobby going and inspire the next generation. Respect 🤙

  • @definitely_not_peter_griffin
    @definitely_not_peter_griffin 8 днів тому

    Does he sell his shrimps I couldn't find them anywhere for sale

  • @syrenet
    @syrenet 9 днів тому

    i find it funny how big emphasis there is put between the quantity&quality, like wedge driven between the two like politics left and right. while i find it ideal to have best of both. breeding masses often produces few peak quality ones or completelly new ones, which then is seperated for the control batches for higher quality ones. and which then are seperated for further controll batches.

    • @nuyblajih7566
      @nuyblajih7566 6 днів тому

      @@syrenet I know right! First thing is you need to know how to breed them in the first place then you can be selective breed if that's what you prefer. Some aquarium hobbyist just wanted some shrimps in their mix community tank. The shrimps are just part of their aquarium ecosystem and not the sole main focus. Selective breeding can command a higher price and keeping it that way. I hope Im wrong but my gut feeling is this is the hidden agenda in pushing everyone to selective breed. I myself do selective breeding as well for my own interest dont get me wrong. I just want everyone even little kids to be able to enjoy shrimp keeping. Not everyone can afford hundreds of dollar shrimps but they do deserve the shrimp keeping enjoyment.

  • @theL33Tm4ster
    @theL33Tm4ster 9 днів тому

    this dude talks a big game but honestly his shrimp look amazing

  • @RocsAquatics
    @RocsAquatics 9 днів тому

    Hello! Did I hear you correctly in the video? When you drip acclimate shrimp that are new to your shrimp room, do you drip acclimate for only 15 minutes?

    • @ShrimpSanctuary
      @ShrimpSanctuary 9 днів тому

      If seller and my water parameters is the same or similar, then we just float the bag to match the temperature, and then net the shrimp and release or simply releasing it into the tank. If the parameters is widely different, we still float the bag and ensure the temp. matches, then do a 15 minutes drip. in all competition tanks, there is no dripping or anything, just directly into the tank, and if the shrimps are strong and healthy, in general there will be no issue.

  • @letsgobrandon4601
    @letsgobrandon4601 10 днів тому

    Hey Russian shrimp keepers and welcome back to my channel

  • @MaPaShrimp
    @MaPaShrimp 11 днів тому

    😮

  • @Shrimpscapes
    @Shrimpscapes 11 днів тому

    Ahhh My shrimp are on UA-cam!! 100% facts, though. I don't believe I considered myself a true breeder until I started taking it seriously and line breeding with select adults. Before I would produce so many shrimp, and it would look cool in videos, but once I started working on the quality, I was truly able to produce some stunning specimens.

  • @daneframpton7480
    @daneframpton7480 11 днів тому

    Sound is much better on the last two videos 👍

  •  11 днів тому

    Muhteşem güzellikler

  • @JamesUmim
    @JamesUmim 14 днів тому

    ? Do you recommend the nano, or small aquarium co-op sponge filter for a 10 gallon caridina tank? Thank you for your videos!!

    • @ShrimpSanctuary
      @ShrimpSanctuary 14 днів тому

      I use the mid. For low bioload. And large for higher bioload on a 10g. Or I use a mid and a qanvee on a high bioload 10G.

    • @JamesUmim
      @JamesUmim 14 днів тому

      Thank you!

  • @peterempire1777
    @peterempire1777 16 днів тому

    How about no water change? Possible?

  • @małpa-v8o
    @małpa-v8o 16 днів тому

    how to raise nitrates?

  • @solcook986
    @solcook986 17 днів тому

    Audio is buggy for me but still great video

  • @thedoujinguynico7315
    @thedoujinguynico7315 17 днів тому

    How do you get your shrimp to have long whiskers? I want to replace my colony with shrimp with long whiskers. Did you buy them or did you breed them?

  • @Scaperoot79
    @Scaperoot79 17 днів тому

    Thank you for this. I'm about to receive my first order of Caridina shrimp and I've been so focused on TDS and PH that I hadn't considered low Nitrates.

  • @letsgobrandon4601
    @letsgobrandon4601 17 днів тому

    Hey Russian shrimp keepers and welcome back to my channel

  • @JellykaNerevan
    @JellykaNerevan 17 днів тому

    I have so much plants, my ammonia, nitrite and nitrates haven't read above 0 in a year, and I don't do excessive water changes for it either, it just happens!

    • @diogoalfaia3238
      @diogoalfaia3238 17 днів тому

      I haven't done a water change in months, and I also have naturally near 0 ammonia, nitrite and nitrate (non of my water tests can detect any)

    • @ShrimpSanctuary
      @ShrimpSanctuary 17 днів тому

      Plants are a natural filter!

  • @JurijsJutjajevs
    @JurijsJutjajevs 17 днів тому

    Thank you very much for this deep dive video 😊

  • @MrGigi-dz9cv
    @MrGigi-dz9cv 17 днів тому

    What a nice shrimp ...

  • @Shrimpscapes
    @Shrimpscapes 18 днів тому

    I learned this one the hard way a while back, thinking I was doing my shrimp a solid by providing large, frequent water changes. Now, I do decent sized water changes (still regularly) and also dose a small amount of a complete fertilizer, and my colonies are thriving!

  • @PapaShrimpTX
    @PapaShrimpTX 18 днів тому

    Great info Bene!! (Nice shout out to the Bloomfields!)

  • @Bkshrimpkeeping
    @Bkshrimpkeeping 18 днів тому

    Perfect audio

  • @SimplyAquaticCT
    @SimplyAquaticCT 18 днів тому

    Audio is so much better, no longer have to use my headphones 😂🎉