Water Changes for Shrimp

[Momobobo]

Now that I've decided to really keep shrimp, ive set up two tanks dedicated to shrimp.

Now I've seen alot of people saying that topping off is much better then actually doing a water change, but I have sorta an OCD for changing water. Just doesnt feel clean if I don't siphon out a good amount of water.

What is actually the best routine to keep shrimp?

[Claudia]

Depends on what u like to do and what works for u really, i had a 20g shrimp tank and i only did top offs but some people does water changes

[bigfry]

I top off mostly, and only 25% monthly water changes.

[raygen168]

if you really want to do water changes... use aged water and air bubbled at least 2 days old. Other shrimps are ok on water change but I have no luck for CRS.

[taureandragon76]

When I kept a few different types of shrimp like cherries and crs I had no luck until I stopped doing water changes and started to just to water top off's with aged water.

[Bfunk89]

Same as bigfry here, mostly top ups then once a month approx I do a small water change and clean up the sand. I've got mostly crystal reds with a few blue pearls.