SALTYSHRIMPShrimp Mineral GH/KH+ 100g

I recently tried SaltyShrimp for my aquarium, and it’s been a great experience. I’ve been using their products to manage water quality and enhance the health of my shrimp and fish, and the results have been impressive.The water conditioners and supplements from SaltyShrimp are top-notch. They’re specifically formulated for shrimp tanks, which is a huge plus if you're keeping sensitive species. I’ve noticed clearer water, healthier shrimp, and more vibrant colors since incorporating their products into my routine. The instructions are clear, and the solutions are easy to dose, which makes maintenance straightforward.One thing I particularly appreciate is the focus on maintaining a stable environment, which is crucial for the delicate balance in shrimp tanks. The products are a bit more specialized and pricey compared to general brands, but the quality and results justify the investment. Overall, SaltyShrimp has proven to be a reliable choice for anyone serious about maintaining a high-quality aquatic environment for their shrimp.

I was using a liquid mineralizer before trying this and will stick with it from now on! I got an inexpensive ro/di filter and add it to the 5g bucket I fill. Add, stir and measure the tds and gh/kh, till it’s to my shrimps parameters, then add to my tank. Tons of YT videos on how to do it. The container does include basic instructions but most of which were covered from a product sticker that didn’t want to come off. They also add them to their other products I’ve switched to, which is a little annoying for new users, but no biggie.Overall I’m completely satisfied! I’ve had no deaths since starting with it. My shrimp seem a lot happier and have been molting more steadily. I’ve had nothing but berried females and babies since!Powder is better because you get the correct amount in every scoop vs liquids the minerals can fluctuate depending on how much is in there and how well you shake it.

I had some trouble getting my Red Cherry shrimp colony to begin breeding. I was using RO/DI water but had trouble keeping the parameters consistent and my shrimp population was in steady decline after about 4 months. I began adding this based on the instructions and about 3 weeks later I had 2 berried females. My colony had doubled 60 days later. I generally avoid water changes more than once a month (I have a heavily planted 10) and haven’t lost a single shrimp since adopting these measures. Shrimp keeping can be frustrating because it’s usually five or six little things that you need to tweak to get a really healthy colony but this is definitely step 1 in terms of stabilizing water parameters. Follow this up with ensuring you’re feeding high quality food, doing water changes sparingly, and only using RO water and you will 80% of the way to breeding cherry shrimp.A critical thing to understand is you should not use tap water with this product (or for shrimp keeping in general). It’s designed to work with RO water to achieve the appropriate ratios.

Works well for my shrimps

Probably the best mineralizer for your money.

I read all of the reviews and discussions on other forums (fish tanks, aquariums, planted tanks, and shrimp breeders). *No one* has anything negative to say about the Salty Shrimp brand. Shrimp breeders who keep the more difficult Caridina or Bee shrimp seem to really like and rave about the very similar product called "Salty Shrimp GH+."This product, "Salty Shrimp GH/KH+," (with the KH at the end), is for the easier-to-keep shrimp like Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina species). There aren't as many reviews for this product. The reason is because many (I think *most*) people who keep Cherry Shrimp just use regular tap water (with chlorine remover) instead of this. This product is for people who use RO (reverse osmosis, or "pure") water and want to add back the necessary minerals for their Neocaridina (Cherry) shrimp. The GH stands for "general hardness" and is referring mainly to Calcium and Magnesium. The KH stands for "Karbonate (carbonate) Hardness" and is referring to the amount of "carbonates." Different fish, shrimp, and plants prefer different amounts of each. This product will raise both GH and KH in your tank at a ratio of 2 to 1.Positives: Generally 5-stars. Everything seems to be going well so far. This product seems very "clean." If you measure your GH and KH levels after using this product, then compare that to the TDS (total dissolved solids) level, you come very close. This means that there isn't much else in the product - no other "unknown contaminants or additives." I think this is a huge plus and shows the quality of the product. Especially important when dealing with sensitive shrimp.Negatives (None of these are a big deal, but I took off 1 star total for all of these.):1. I don't get the same hardness results as the instructions on the label. I use just over 1/2 of the recommended amount to get the proper results. Other people on other forums have said the same thing. (And yes, I realize the instructions are in "milli-equivalents per liter" instead of "parts per million per gallon.") Oh, fyi - note that the instructions are not in parts-per-million as you might have expected.2. I don't get the same GH to KH ratio as advertised on the label. It's close, but not exactly 2 to 1 like I had hoped. This may be due to settling and separation of the different powders. It's probably impossible to keep them "perfectly" mixed.3. Salty Shrimp does not say what the ingredients are. I *really* hate this and would normally not use a product if I don't know what's in it. I only trust it based on the brand's reputation. This is understandable (not publishing the exact ingredients) because most ingredients are extremely common and extremely inexpensive. It almost certainly contains mostly Calcium Carbonate (crushed seashells) and Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom salt). It could also contain Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda). I'd really like to know because I want to keep the sodium content low in my aquarium.

I started out measuring for both 1 and 5 gal batches of R/O water to develop the correct dosages, using micro measuring spoons. I have had perfect repeatability since. Testing TDS, along with liquid testing of GH and KH have been spot on. My shrimp are a lot happier too. Highly recommend this product.

Excelente! Mis camarones agradecieron este producto. Aumentó significativamente la cantidad de crías que nacen