**When to add shrimp:** - Wait until your tank is **fully c…
**When to add shrimp:**
- Wait until your tank is **fully cycled** (0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, stable nitrates under 20ppm)
- Your plants should be **established** (at least 4–6 weeks in)
- Make sure water parameters are stable for **2+ weeks** before adding shrimp