17 Real Reasons why shrimp die in a Aquarium !

[@alyross3081]

I totally agree about old age. I’m a reef keeper. I had a gorgeous and expensive orange dot blenny fish. One day I found him lying at the bottom of the tank, dead. And that’s pretty rare in a reef, as fish generally just “disappear”. But anyways, I was upset until I remembered that the life span of this rather difficult to keep fish is 4-5 years, in the best of conditions. I did some quick math, and I had him for 7ish years. 😬

[@TheBigMclargehuge]

Reason 18 - jumps into my scissors as I trim the guppy grass.

[@lloyd011721]

use hands

[@PureAndShrimple]

😢

[@chrislukhaup]

it happend to me also ;-(

[@kaden.slone04_biology]

Hold your scissors narrower

[@fishfishfish9837]

True true....

[@HeRo-qd6tk]

That was very good!! Way more informative than other videos where they only point out the obvious. Thank you ❤

[@chrislukhaup]

but today i also learned something..in one of the comments a person said that they did a lice treatment and somehow this could have killed the shrimp in the room..

[@GreenAquaShop]

Stunning vid Chris once again! And what a great closeup shots! Enjoyed a lot - Viktor 📸 😍

[@chrislukhaup]

Hey Victor ;-) I have to Visit you guys again...need to do my video in your shop. Hope all is well

[@douggiles7647]

You are full of amazing information and truly a treasure in this hobby!! I already liked what you do and who you are, but that final bit about just wanting the information out there and being upset about people charging so much really kicked my respect for you even higher!

[@chrislukhaup]

you know..i beleive in karma , love and education --- i value these things a lot. Thanx for your Kind words !!

[@reefhugger100]

I've learned many new facts from this video, thank you. I am a beginner to shrimp keeping and I see some changes I will implement. And Chris, the photography is so beautiful.

[@chrislukhaup]

Happy that you could take something out for you. Thanx for your kind words 🙏

[@Heartshackles]

My tank is currently cycling and I'm looking for information on shrimp before I get them and this was great, thank you!

[@chrislukhaup]

you are welcome

[@dsayers586]

LOOK ELSE WHERE , SOMEONE WHO KNOWS SHRIMP

[@christopherfassett9973]

The copper thing is always so interesting, because on the one hand we know that shrimp are more sensitive to copper than fish, we learned this very early with the use of copper medications like Cupramine for treating parasitic diseases, that was a problem! But on the other hand, shrimp blood is copper-based (hemocyanin instead of hemoglobin) and they lose a lot of it when they molt, so it's also a vital micronutrient that they can't live without! Now, a lot of plumbing and food has enough copper to supply what they need, but we know that water column values directly relate to blood copper content. So in the US, it's very common to use RO/DI water and remineralize the water with a GH booster. There's a possibility that there won't even be enough copper to supply them with what they need. I've had an experience of using RO/DI water, everything was controlled, I was using a copper-free fertilizer, and I was seeing abnormally high failed molts. I switched to a fertilizer that had some copper in it and I actually saw an immediate decrease in failed molts. It was incredible. So I actually avoid copper-free ferts. All of the modern aquarium ferts have incredibly low amounts of copper, and it's chelated. Ironically, I find that the "shrimp-specific" fertilizers actually have the potential to do more harm than good. Most modern aquarium ferts would require dumping entire bottles of fertilizer in to reach copper toxicity. They would die from nitrate poisoning way before copper. I appreciate the old age and travel damage aspects in particular. People really do underestimate massively old age as a factor. I've also seen in my fish, often half of a batch (same species) has a lower CO2 tolerance than the others. I have a pet theory that those fish have scarring on their gills from ammonia exposure earlier in their life. No way to prove it, of course, but it is documented in fish farming.

[@chrislukhaup]

thanx a lot for yur good answer. I agree with you its always the dose of copper. This is also what the scientiffic papers say. appreaciate your answer !!!!

[@forteanfish]

This was super informative, and I learned a lot even as a semi experienced shrimp keeper. Thanks!

[@chrislukhaup]

thanx. ;-)

[@midnull6009]

@2:10 what are those green fish???

[@sun33013301]

Thanks, Chris! This is a very detailed explanation of the topic. Just one add-on from my side, there's a Sulawesi shrimp called "Sulawesi Snowy or Snow Zebra", which is body white. There's an assumption that they are immune to muscle necrosis, I'm still learning it if it's the truth. Looking forward to the incoming videos on bacteria and parasites.

[@chrislukhaup]

yes, i saw them and i know also that if you see the muscle necrosis they are not immune. Thats why the muscles show that white. I have kept some and they all died after a while. So now i need to see if it was the change that they could not deal with because stress can lead to death too in case the body is already weekend or if MN gets them all after a while. I need to do more research on that.

[@PotooBurd]

Thank you for everything you have done, your actions are bringing Aquatica joy to so many! This is so informative! Great job, fantastic reporting!🌻🌼🐝 Keep it up 🙌

[@boebender]

I love your videos!!! Your experience is invaluable ❤. Thank you!

[@chrislukhaup]

thanx to you for the support !!

[@ThereseNeal]

Excellent information, thank you for putting this out there!

[@ThereseNeal]

Also, nice to hear you speaking, as I miss your accent!

[@chrislukhaup]

lol..my german accent ;-)

[@kurtbrutting5118]

Awesome video, tons of information. Thank you!

[@RWAquariumPages]

great and informative video! love the high quality photos and footage also! keep up the great work and can't wait to watch your next video!

[@chrislukhaup]

Thanx !! ;-) I have several videos i could show next time...what would you like to see?

[@RWAquariumPages]

@@chrislukhaup thx for replying. More on sulawesi shrimp please

[@amayanut]

Thanks Chris! I love the high quality footage and information 🙂

[@chrislukhaup]

thanx a lot !!

[@terrymartins2552]

Video was very well done and informative...really love this channel!!

[@chrislukhaup]

Thanx a lot Terry..you are there from the start. I restarted my channel around christmas..before i was just posting every 8 years or so..lol

[@terrymartins2552]

@@chrislukhaup I’m glad you started posting on KZbin because I don’t really do Facebook or Instagram. Keep up the great work and I look forward to celebrating when you hit 100k subscribers which I believe you’ll get there sooner than you think!!!

[@chrislukhaup]

well, its just a personal challenge. I think it doesen matter. But still there is some ego that pushes me ;-) When i had the 100.000 on Insta i could be more relaxed ..lol...its always the challenge that i like but i think that youtube is more personal then Insta. On insta i dont know that many people..but youtube already there is a little group always joining..so i think that is great to connect as well@@terrymartins2552

[@sandradolbel2578]

I had a huge colony of yellow neocardinia. I think my mistake was taking to many babies out to put in another tank and then not feeding the babies enough..lesson learned and next time I will keep them together and feed for both adults and babies. It's harder in a community tank.

[@brantonlightcap]

Great content! Thank you for all you do

[@chrislukhaup]

thanx for the support !!

[@iantang2866]

US water has chloramine and that does not disappear even with time. Is that right?

[@MikeOmeg]

Chris I really enjoy seeing your knowledge and passion that you share in your videos. Copper water pipes are common in my area with my own being decades old. I plan to have my water tested for heavy metals as I prepare for Sulawesi shrimp, but luckily my neo shrimps have been doing OK for years with my copper pipes. But I need to test so I can know. Cheers!

[@chrislukhaup]

you should test it..i know cases even here in germany that chrimp got posoned by that..

[@Cleeon]

Very informative and well made. Especially make me warned to make sure using Dechlorinator for every water source from water plant company, just to make sure it safe for shrimps. Can't imagine if that happen with lovely and expensive pure red line of caridina, wew

[@Shleeeemp]

Super informative, tanks Chris! 🦐🦐

[@chrislukhaup]

thanx a lot for your support !!

[@jerzykoscien617]

Thanks for the video. I recently lost 4 females. Before they died, they were apatic and stood in one place. I have no idea why. The remaining shrimp were normal and active. All the shrimp with eggs died :(

[@Koip119]

I just learned a lot. Thank you!

[@chrislukhaup]

you are welcome !! Than for the support !

[@praveenrathnayake6868]

What is the name of that green fish😮

[@blueiceaquatics8205]

Awesome info thanks! Can't wait for the next video.

[@chrislukhaup]

what should the next Video be? what is your interest ?

[@blueiceaquatics8205]

How to reach desired tds for Neos and Caridina.

[@shrimpkeepermatt1989]

Hello Chris, how can I know if the bateria in my tank is overload? Does it has something test?

[@chrislukhaup]

there is no test...exept that the water looks a bit cloudy.

[@paulbragg7618]

Good video, thank you. My water is from a well and my fish have always thrived on it. I added shrimp a month ago and I notice even with a 10% water change the shrimp stop feeding for a few hours and hide away. I wonder if I have too much copper in my water?

[@Thomas.Saunders]

Thanks very much for this video, Chris. My first dwarf shrimp colony is now 1 year old and I'm really enjoying it. I only have the 1 aquarium. I buy RO water from my local discount store. My tap water usually runs around 17 GH and 8 KH, but also we occasionally get warnings about chemicals leaching into the water from local military air strips, so I feel better using the filtered water. I love your videos - you have some amazing nano fish!

[@chrislukhaup]

Thanx a lot THomas ! You could go to Wal Mart and get some moountain water as well. THat also works for shrimp and it is really cheap ;-) How much you pay for the RO water ?

[@Thomas.Saunders]

@@chrislukhaup - Hi Chris. The RO water is cheap, it's less than 50 cents a gallon. Normally, I only change 10% of the water a week, and in my 10 gallon tank, that's of course only 1 gallon a week. Lots of people here don't drink the tap water. Unbelievable in 2024.

[@chrislukhaup]

oh well, that is cheap....the water that comes out of my tap is great. In germany all is very well drinkable.@@Thomas.Saunders

[@TheRiager]

Last summer my kids came home with lice, we treated it, I suspect some of the treatment got into 1 of my tanks , maybe on my hands or just earosols because that week they died. I heared before you have to be carefull also if you treat your doge against fleas.

[@chrislukhaup]

that is really interesting !! i have to add that also. It could very well be that these treatments affect the shrimp.

[@MrGhostsword]

Great information Chris.. awesome content!

[@kellycasperhanson4426]

Chloramines will not go away unless the water is treated with specific products.

[@SMariaKS]

He must feel like he can’t do his job properly. So many talented players I hope things improve for them. Us too. Thanks Rio.

[@Mattcc3]

I also found one tipped over twitching then it got up after one min and was fine. I somehow think it’s linked to the fertilizer even tho it’s shrimp safe I will find out soon if I still get deaths without using fertilizer

[@shrimpkeepermatt1989]

Hello Chris, could I know why my tiger shrimps become white muscle?

[@chrislukhaup]

i saw that some tiger shrimp have this even in the habitat...so it is good possible that when they are in the place of the wholesale they get infected...as there are many on a small aquarium.

[@shrimpkeepermatt1989]

Is it possible to health them?@@chrislukhaup

[@ElecManEXE]

My shrimp tank got taken over by some kind of algae or fungus or something. Its like a slimy brownish white film that builds up across all the substrate and hardscape and even plants over a few months. I'm not sure if it killed the shrimp colony or if the colony was keeping it under control and something else killed them, but either way the entire tank ended up wiped out other than the 2 snails. Hadn't put anything new in the tank for close to 2 years, not sure where it came from. Can't get rid of it, I clean most of it up with a full water change and in a couple months it grows back. Even got a new tank and new substrate, all new water, only transferred the rocks and plants after cleaning them and it transferred to the new tank too.

[@timsmith7225]

As I listen to this I spotted a dead shrimp.

[@Mattcc3]

My tank has been doing great plants are doing great. The shrimp are breeding like crazy. I have been finding two deaths per week. I also have had these deaths one day after doing half doses of NilocG shrimp specific fertilizer. Not sure if it’s swinging the ph or what. I tested before and after everything looks the same. Then I find a few deaths so I have stopped fertilizer and I’m seeing if I still get deaths. I also do 15-20% water changes weekly but I’m going to try every two weeks I’m hoping this all helps I have never had this problem before and I breed a lot of neos. I’m stumped this time I even use r.o and salty shrimp I do everything to take great care of my shrimp.

[@nyack666]

I know a guy who lost all his shrimp in his room because his mom use that fumakilla one push mosquito thing. I use mosquito coil and it's fine but you can't be too careful

[@deadboyezra]

Excellent information. Thank you

[@MrGigi-dz9cv]

Shrimp, are still very sensitive. If you plan buying shimp first time, be sure you have a large enough container for your shrimp. Even if shrimp are small creatures, they are very sensitive to water pollution.

[@MrGigi-dz9cv]

I think, number one on this list should be food water pollution.

[@theviolentone]

no planaria powder will kill nerite snails too..

[@chrislukhaup]

yes, i agree..i should have mentioned that. I had one in the tank that i have not seen ..and now she is not moving anymore ;( ..but some are still ok...

[@spoiledsushi7400]

Are you not supposed to add Fritzzyme7 once your shrimp tank is established?

[@chrislukhaup]

what is that? a product?

[@spoiledsushi7400]

It's bacteria to kick start the aquarium cycle

[@kaden.slone04_biology]

Hopefully you already have your aquarium cycled by the time you get shrimp.

[@SpacePirate3000]

Jist a though but instead of making the magazine an epub why not just print more magazines? The demand is obviously high enough for them if there being sold for that kind of mark up on the secondary market.

[@chrislukhaup]

because it is very expensive to print. I own the rights now but printing one mag will cost me about 9000 Euros. ( 5000 pcs)

[@kaden.slone04_biology]

​@@chrislukhaup🤯

[@shrimpkeepermatt1989]

Hello, where can I buy the ebooks of Breaders and Keepers?

[@shrimpkeepermatt1989]

I search it on kindle, but I am in China I cant buy the ebook😂

[@urbansk8r231]

Your knowledge & experience is priceless. This is an important video for every shrimp keeper and people who wants the best introduction into this fascinating hobby. I was surprised that you never feed veggies to your shrimp.

[@chrislukhaup]

thanx a lot !! ;-) and no..i dont feed veggies..

[@urbansk8r231]

@@chrislukhaup Can I please ask you one more question about cpds? My bedroom aquarium is a 60p highlight, co2 planted community tank of fish & shrimp. I have plenty of hiding spots for my pumkin neocaridas. So I see lot of shrimplets on substrate. The reason I haven't purchased cpd's just yet is because of mix information. I've heard that they are fine with shrimp, then you may get a rogue one that behaves in a fiesty way. Also my biggest fear when introducing new fish to my aquarium is a feeding frenzy. I've never seen any of my fish actively hunting my shrimplets,but you got to think they do since they are on the lower end of food chain. I'm in Australia. cpds are rare over here. The cheapest I've seen them is $19.95 Aud each ( sale) and dearest $25 Aud each 1.5- 2cm. Any advice wiukd be much appreciated Thankyou. ps That's an amazing wholesaler you took Cory from Aquarium coop to.. I just saw a recent video. The whole operation set up was amazing. If only more whole salers had that set up.

[@lloyd011721]

you didnt cover the white fuzzy stuff that can appear on the shrimp, i dont think its the same as the yellow fungus?

[@karachaffee3343]

18) They are run over in the crosswalk 19) They knock the hair dryer into the bathtub with them.

[@williambarker6038]

I can't find the video about shrimp muscle necrosis.

[@jayvuitton2792]

Hi new subscribers here❤ why my shrimp suddenly jump out in their tank?

[@chrislukhaup]

Hey,thanx for subscribing. This happen to all of us if the tank has no lid. Usually whyn the lights are switched on or something scared them.

[@jayvuitton2792]

Instead of lid can i use duckweeds floating plants to cover up?

[@chrislukhaup]

you could..but always take care that there is enoug Oxygen in the tank..super important for shrimp. @@jayvuitton2792

[@eewilson9835]

17 reasons, I'm in. Thanks for the information, yes sum.

[@eewilson9835]

Most scientific papers in the usa are funded by the person them selves paying their doctorate and beyond way thru education, you must pay to attend classes and this inspires passion in the subject. These newer published journal entries are not private interest, and not funded by 3rd parties. Yay for science, we are in the golden age with the right information out there, we just need to share the results.

[@chrislukhaup]

for some papers i also payed..and it is not cheap ;-( ..my last publication on Zookeys was 650 Euro ...that is about 700 USD

[@eewilson9835]

@@chrislukhaup Passion in script is celebrated, especially now that text to video a i open source sora just came out, things are looking exciting for people that dedicated ideas into text. Good niche subject that can now be put into video, easily.

[@jimmyhfishes]

Another great video

[@aquamaedchen]

Tolles Video

[@Slavik-23-]

Thank you very cool and informative video

[@chrislukhaup]

you are welcome ;-) ...but you wait for a crayfish video..right ;-)

[@Slavik-23-]

@@chrislukhaup Of course, I'm looking forward to it.

[@chrislukhaup]

you will love my trip to Madagascar in April ;-) ...crayfish never filmed. And also i will be in the USA in May June..there i will film also crayfish@@Slavik-23-

[@Slavik-23-]

@@chrislukhaup I hope I can see them ;)

[@TaderSamich]

Planaria killed half my bloody Mary colony. No planaria worked

[@chrislukhaup]

i always warn about them...they could wipe out a whole colony

[@Thomas.Saunders]

Thanks for mentioned that Breeders and Keepers Magazines are now available online. I just got all 3!

[@chrislukhaup]

thanx a lot !!!

[@rjvlogs3653]

get a planaria trap and then add the no planaria poison

[@chrislukhaup]

i will make a separate video about the Planaria Problem ..but this takes a bit of time. THere is will show the planaria trap

[@PureAndShrimple]

Please do. I have them in one bowl and I really don't want to poison it

[@rodjoseph97]

What is the cure for green fungus?

[@fpvigo]

Excellent 👍🏽👍🏽

[@jev8196]

In terms of vegetables just buy organic

[@chrislukhaup]

of course i thought about that too..but i am not such a gig fan of adding veggies to the tank ;-) I add a lot of leaves..have you seen my video on the Leaves?

[@denrenvavanaardt6989]

good to know about mopani wood , as a s african its easily obtainable

[@mightylotan]

Another reason is they may be harvest for sushi :(

[@KhaiFirst]

fried turmeric shrimp is yummy.

[@elune43749]

i have my best success with neocaridina with seiryu stone and inert substrate and lots of spiderwood

[@midnull6009]

Tien stone cuz it leaches minerals which helps them with their molting. That's what my shrimp died...soft water. I had no calcium or minerals in my water. Also, too much flouride in my water. I started using well water and coral and they did great.

[@JoseBloodthurst]

This dude thinks only humans eat vegetables

[@zfred270]

Enjoyed the video until the book on red hot age gap erotica showed up on the list.......

[@chrislukhaup]

i hav e seen that but that was a adveretising i could not do anthing about that. I have never ordered something like that on amazon.

[@ElopeStudio]

i am here because my shrimp died.

[@chrislukhaup]

lets find out why...

[@midnull6009]

Me too...

[@alisongoerner7457]

This is just confirmation that after 4 attempts to keep shrimp alive more than 48 hours, these inbred sensitive creatures are not for me! 🤣

[@chrislukhaup]

i should guide you...;-) and then you will succeed

[@AnjumannMaan]

Hii

[@caroleinwv]

🖖

[@gardockis.playground]

Lucky 17

[@chrislukhaup]

is that a lucky number?

[@gardockis.playground]

@@chrislukhaup maybe not for shrimp 🦐 😅

[@PJZombie]

Didn't know nothing back then. Lol Yes no... Using an electronic device at the fuel pump to record video. Washing your hands can also introduce chemicals into your tank, but you would know not this yes maybe tomorrow. Pre-juice in wood. Lol Your leaves found out in the wild also have. "Cough" Pre-juice. Don't buy shrimp from overseas, buy locally. If you are buying shrimp that are not local then there's 3/4 of your problem. A well known not sometimes yes potato.

[@TerryLestrange]

I once ate a shrimp and he died.🦐

[@ShirtPapa]

That’s quite insensitive….

[@usmc187]

I once ate a shrimp and it lived

[@TerryLestrange]

@@usmc187 so he came out alive is what you're saying ? 🦐😋>💩>🦐

[@usmc187]

@@TerryLestrange 😂👍🏼….love your channel

[@arthurcutaiar9994]

But damn tasty!​@@ShirtPapa

[@saidmilani]

At first, sorry because of my terrible English; cause English isn't my first language. I should say "Thank you, Chris Lukhaup" for, the time and energy you spend to promote this hobby and, trying to improve keepers and even, breeders knowledge. I've just an aquarium and set it up about one year ago. I set it up with DENNERLE SCAPER'S SOIL instead of using ShrimpKing Active Soil My problem isn't "Dying adults" My problem is, all larvae die after few days and, in one year, just 4 babies could survive I think ( I'm not sure ) my problem is just "Soil"

[@86Corvus]

They shrimply loose the will to live

[@prentissmcdougal6262]

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