aquavitro Shrimp Start – Freshwater Shrimp Water Conditioner
aquavitro Shrimp Start is a premium, complete aquarium water conditioner specially formulated for freshwater shrimp aquariums. Designed to make tap water safer for delicate freshwater invertebrates, Shrimp Start removes chlorine and chloramine while detoxifying ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and heavy metals.
Whether you're setting up a new shrimp aquarium, performing routine water changes, or preparing replacement water, aquavitro Shrimp Start provides essential water conditioning for Neocaridina, Caridina, and other freshwater aquarium shrimp.
Its non-acidic formula will not alter aquarium pH, making it a convenient addition to regular shrimp aquarium maintenance.
Complete Water Conditioning for Freshwater Shrimp Removes chlorine and chloramine, detoxifies harmful nitrogen compounds and heavy metals, and helps prepare tap water for freshwater shrimp aquariums without affecting pH.
Key Features & Benefits
- Removes Chlorine & Chloramine: Neutralizes common disinfectants found in municipal tap water.
- Detoxifies Ammonia: Converts ammonia into a less toxic form that can be processed by the aquarium's biological filter.
- Detoxifies Nitrite & Nitrate: Helps temporarily reduce the toxicity of these nitrogen compounds.
- Detoxifies Heavy Metals: Helps neutralize potentially harmful heavy metals found in tap water.
- pH-Neutral Conditioning: Non-acidic formulation will not alter aquarium pH.
- Ideal for Freshwater Shrimp: Suitable for conditioning water used in Neocaridina and Caridina aquariums.
- Useful During Aquarium Cycling: Helps manage nitrogen compound toxicity while biological filtration develops.
- Easy to Dose: Simple dosing for new aquarium setups and routine water changes.
Available Sizes
Choose from two convenient bottle sizes to suit your aquarium maintenance needs.
| Size |
Water Treated* |
Ideal For |
| 150 mL |
Up to 600 L |
Nano shrimp tanks and smaller aquariums |
| 350 mL |
Up to 1,400 L |
Larger aquariums and frequent water changes |
*Treatment capacity is calculated using the manufacturer's standard dosage of 5 mL per 20 L of water. Higher dosing requirements will reduce total treatment capacity.
How aquavitro Shrimp Start Works
Freshwater shrimp can be sensitive to chlorine, chloramine, ammonia, and certain dissolved metals. These substances may be present in untreated tap water or develop within an aquarium as waste breaks down.
aquavitro Shrimp Start conditions water by removing chlorine and chloramine while detoxifying ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and heavy metals.
Its ammonia-detoxifying action converts ammonia into a less toxic form that remains available for processing by beneficial bacteria in the aquarium's biological filtration system.
Unlike pH-adjusting conditioners, Shrimp Start is non-acidic and does not change the aquarium's pH.
Directions & Dosage
Standard Dosage Use 5 mL (1 teaspoon) for every 20 L (approximately 5 US gallons) of new water.
For best results, add Shrimp Start to replacement water before introducing it into the aquarium. The product may also be dosed directly into the aquarium, in which case the dosage should be calculated using the aquarium's total water volume.
Standard Dosing Reference
| Water Volume |
Shrimp Start Dosage |
| 10 L |
2.5 mL |
| 20 L |
5 mL |
| 40 L |
10 mL |
| 60 L |
15 mL |
| 100 L |
25 mL |
| 200 L |
50 mL |
Special Dosing Instructions
- High Chloramine Levels: The manufacturer permits up to double the standard dose for exceptionally high chloramine concentrations.
- Nitrite Emergencies: Up to five times the normal dose may be used according to the manufacturer's emergency instructions.
- High Water Temperatures: When water temperature exceeds 30°C (86°F) and chlorine or ammonia concentrations are low, use half the standard dose.
- Sulfur Odour: A sulfur-like smell from the product is normal.
Important Aquarium Safety Information Shrimp Start temporarily detoxifies certain nitrogen compounds but does not replace a fully cycled aquarium, adequate biological filtration, or regular water testing. If ammonia or nitrite is detected, investigate and correct the underlying water quality issue. Follow the manufacturer's dosing instructions carefully.
When Should You Use Shrimp Start?
- New Aquarium Setup: Condition tap water when filling a new freshwater shrimp aquarium.
- Routine Water Changes: Treat new water before adding it to an established aquarium.
- Water Top-Ups: Condition replacement tap water when replenishing evaporated water.
- Aquarium Cycling: Help manage ammonia and nitrite toxicity while biological filtration develops.
- Water Quality Emergencies: Use according to manufacturer directions when elevated nitrogen compounds are detected.
Product Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
aquavitro by Seachem |
| Product |
Shrimp Start |
| Product Type |
Freshwater Aquarium Water Conditioner |
| Available Sizes |
150 mL / 350 mL |
| Standard Dosage |
5 mL per 20 L of Water |
| pH Impact |
Non-Acidic / Does Not Alter pH |
| Application |
Freshwater Shrimp Aquariums |
Shrimp Keeper's Tip When preparing water for Neocaridina or Caridina shrimp, remember that dechlorination is only one part of water preparation. Check temperature, GH, KH, pH, and TDS to ensure replacement water is suitable for your shrimp. Shrimp Start conditions the water but does not remineralize RO water or establish the correct hardness.
Prepare safer freshwater aquarium water with aquavitro Shrimp Start, available in 150 mL and 350 mL sizes at Aquascaperoom Canada.
