The hobby of playing aquatic shrimp is currently loved by many families. However, raising shrimp in aquariums often causes moss to grow quickly. Accordingly, moss clinging to the glass surface and leaves will reduce the quality of water and dissolved oxygen, making shrimp gradually weakened. To thoroughly overcome this situation, housewives need to apply the following solution:
Reduce lighting time
The main reason moss grows quickly is excess light. Moss needs light for photosynthesis and growth. When the lights are turned on for too long, moss will grow very quickly.
The way to treat moss is to adjust the lighting system, housewives only need to turn on the lights for about 5 to 6 hours a day. At the same time, do not place the fish tank in a location with direct sunlight. Limiting light will make moss difficult to grow and develop quickly in the ornamental shrimp tank.
Change water and clean glass surfaces
The amount of excess food accumulated over time will create a rich source of nutrients for moss farming. Therefore, cleaning the aquatic shrimp tank regularly is necessary.
When moss appears, housewives need to use a soft foam to wipe the glass surface inside. Then proceed to suck and replace about one-third of the old water. This method will help remove dirt and floating moss spores. It is necessary to pay attention to sucking water very gently to avoid sucking baby shrimp by mistake.
Supplementing the natural enemy to kill moss
Add more natural enemies to kill moss, so housewives can add more horn snails or nerita snails to the pond. These snails will clean the glass surface without affecting the farmed shrimp.
In addition, yamato shrimp can also clean moss quite effectively and help maintain a clean water environment.
Use safe biological preparations
When moss grows densely, using moss repellent solution is a solution that housewives can consider. Housewives should buy biological products that are guaranteed to be absolutely safe.
When using the scale, follow the manufacturer's instructions for the correct dosage. Especially when siphoning the solution, it is necessary to add strong oxygen to prevent the shrimp flock from suffocating.
