Do not add pure RO water as a complete replacement for mineralized aquarium water without understanding the setup.

Know what RO water lacks

Reverse-osmosis filtration removes many dissolved substances, including minerals shrimp use. Its low starting mineral content can be useful when a keeper needs a consistent base water.

Neocaridina still need suitable mineral conditions. A shrimp-specific remineralizer is often used to establish GH and, depending on the product, KH.

Mix by test, not by guess

Follow the remineralizer label and test the prepared water before using it. Calibrate the process in a separate container so each batch is consistent.

Avoid adjusting a tank by pouring dry salts directly over shrimp. Keep records and introduce a new water source gradually.

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For your own tank

Store RO water in a clean, labeled container and test the remineralized batch before it reaches the shrimp. Pure RO water and prepared aquarium water are not interchangeable. A consistent recipe makes future changes easier to compare.

Sources and further reading

Use these as general hobby references. Test your aquarium and confirm product guidance before making changes.