Ebi Dama, Ebi Dama Special and Chi Ebi are now available!
These specialized shrimp foods will provide a balanced diet for your crystal red shrimp, cherry red shrimp and other inverts and plecos. For LFS orders and bulk contracts, please feel free to contact us at: info@shirakura-shop.com
Specialized shrimp foods, fertilizers and substrates are available in the categories below.
Fertilizers & Amendments
Minerals Ca+ Water Treatment
Shirakura Liquid Minerals Ca+
Water conditioner for soft water
Shirakura Liquid Mineral Ca+ adds vital minerals to the aquarium water and raises its overall hardness (dGH). When using very soft water, mineral depletion occurs quite quickly and shrimp may suffer from loss of colour and have moulting problems. The important microorganisms in the biofilter and in the substrate become inactive and the water quality decreases.
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A water hardness (KH) of 0-2 is recommended for breeding bee shrimps, as is a pH-value of less than 7 in order to avoid unstable water conditions. However, achieving these values, the overall hardness (dGH) often gets too low. In this case it is recommended to harden the water with Liquid Mineral Ca+ in order to avoid the death of the shrimp. The water hardness (KH) is not influenced by this. Mr. Shirakura furthermore recommends maintaining an overall hardness (dGH) of 5 or more for a healthy and strong skin.
Usage
For a new aquarium, add 5 ml (about 60 droplets) of Liquid Mineral Ca+ per 10 litres (2.6 gallons) of water. For existing aquariums with shrimps, add this dose over several days. Prepare your water change mixture beforehand.
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Shirakura Mineral Stones
Shirakura Mineral Stone
Mineral stone (Montmorillonite) for vitality and enhanced colours
Shirakura Mineral Stone is an expandable mineral stone made of montmorillonite, which enriches the water with important minerals and serves as natural ion exchanger for cleaner water. Because of its high ion exchange ability, it can negate poisonous substances such as ammonium/ ammoniac and heavy metals over a long period and store them safely so that they are of no danger for your shrimp.
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Initially it may appear as if the Mineral Sone has desolved, but this is not the case. It will swell and this is necessary for storing poisonous substances in its intermediate layers and adsorbing them into the clay silicate.
Healthy, active and vibrant shrimp require specalized minerals and this also helps them avoid molting problems. It is of extreme importance to adequately enhance the water and to trap poisionus substances quickly and naturally. When using naturally very soft, slightly acidic water or substrates that softens the water, it is best to compliment the chemistry with mineral stone without. Japanese shrimp breeders are convinced of the positive characteristics of the mineral stones and use them in their breeding facilities, as doesTakayuki Shirakura.
Usage
Rinse the stone for a short period of time about 4 times every few minutes to let it soak. This prevents cracking and breaking.
Place about 200g (7 oz) of Mineral Stone per 100 L (26 gal) of water into the aquarium. Replace every 6 months. Should the mineral stone become covered with algae, it should be removed from the aquarium and the algae gently brushed off, the stone can then be placed back into the aquarium.
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Shirakura White Mineral Powder
Mineral powder for health and colour enhancement
Shirakura White Mineral Powder is a mixture of substances, and is used for both health and colour enhancement. It includes calcium carbonate, which prevents moulting problems and promotes healthy shells.
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Proteins, which are responsible for the bright, clear white stripes of the bee shrimps as well as the natural colorant Astaxanthin, which is extracted from a type-f algae and is responsible for the shrimps' bright red, and several different minerals, vitamins and micronutrients. This powder is also recommended for shrimp fry, since the cells responsible for the shrimp's colour can only develop properly when the shrimps receive all these nutrients from the onset. Only then will their colour remain just as bright until an advanced age.
Usage
For a 60 L (16 gal) aquarium, onelevel spoonfull* of White Mineral Powder onto the water surface every three to four days, distributing evenly. The particles will sink to the substrate and can then be ingested by the shrimps. Dosage varies with stock levels.
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