Shrimp Keep Dying
Tank was setup January 18 and cycled using FritzZyme for a boost before adding neos in mid-late February. I do 10-20% water changes every other week and top off water as needed. Fritz is added during each water top off and water change, and I use Seachem Prime to dechlorinate tap water. It has a variety of plants including lobelia cardinalis, dwarf hair grass, java moss, pothos, heartleaf philodendron, etc. It has fluval stratum as the substrate, a piece of cuttlebone for extra calcium, and a piece of mopani wood. I use a 10 gallon sponge filter and air pump. I do not currently use fertilizer.
In the last week, I’ve had one die each day. I did a 50% water change after I had several die off. Any thoughts on what I need to do to stop this?
Ammonia: 0 ppm, Nitrite: 0 ppm, Nitrate: 10 ppm, Copper: 0 ppm, TDS: 160 ppm, KH: 4°, GH: 6°, pH: 7.3, Temp: 72.1°F, 5 gallon tank *(All parameters were checked today just before posting. I use the liquid API tests and a Vivosun TDS meter.)*