{"title":"Shrimp Supplements","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: .5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShrimp supplements\u003c\/strong\u003e support \u003cem\u003emolting\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003egrowth\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003efertility\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ecoloration\u003c\/em\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eNeocaridina\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e) and \u003cstrong\u003eCaridina\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCaridina cf. cantonensis\u003c\/em\u003e), without altering water stability. You'll find \u003cem\u003eminerals\u003c\/em\u003e for the exoskeleton, \u003cem\u003evitamins\/antioxidants\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\"biofilm builder\" powders\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eclays\u003c\/em\u003e (montmorillonite\/bentonite), and \u003cem\u003enatural tannins\u003c\/em\u003e (leaves\/cones).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin: .5rem 0 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: inline-block; cursor: pointer; padding: .55rem 0; color: #006bb3; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: .75rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-left: 1.25rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMolting minerals\u003c\/b\u003e: calcium\/magnesium and trace elements for a robust \u003cem\u003eexoskeleton\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVitamins \u0026amp; antioxidants\u003c\/b\u003e: support immunity, appetite, and colors (e.g., \u003cem\u003eastaxanthin\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eBiofilm builders\u003c\/b\u003e (powders\/enzymes): stimulate \u003cem\u003ebiofilm\u003c\/em\u003e, microfauna, and nutrition for \u003cem\u003eshrimplets\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eClays\u003c\/b\u003e (montmorillonite\/bentonite): release minerals and \u003cem\u003ebind impurities\u003c\/em\u003e → clearer water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eNatural tannins\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cem\u003ecatappa\u003c\/em\u003e leaves (\u003cem\u003eTerminalia catappa\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cem\u003ealder\u003c\/em\u003e cones (\u003cem\u003eAlnus glutinosa\u003c\/em\u003e) for well-being and shelter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use them (practical guidelines):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-left: 1.25rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWater base\u003c\/b\u003e: set \u003cem\u003eparameters\u003c\/em\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003ereverse osmosis water\u003c\/strong\u003e + \u003cem\u003ededicated salts\u003c\/em\u003e (GH+\/GH\u0026amp;KH+). \u003cu\u003eSupplements do not replace\u003c\/u\u003e proper remineralization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eBiofilm powders\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cem\u003emicro-doses\u003c\/em\u003e 2–3× weekly (pinch of a spoon) in planted tanks; ideal for \u003cem\u003eshrimplets\u003c\/em\u003e. Avoid clouding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eClays\u003c\/b\u003e: 1–2× weekly at \u003cem\u003eminimal doses\u003c\/em\u003e; a temporary slight haze is normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVitamins\/pigments\u003c\/b\u003e: moisten the \u003cem\u003estick\u003c\/em\u003e\/disc 1–2× weekly; remove leftovers after 1–2 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eLeaves\/cones\u003c\/b\u003e: 1 catappa leaf per ~\u003cb\u003e40–60 L\u003c\/b\u003e (or 2–3 cones\/20–30 L); replace every \u003cb\u003e3–4 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e. To sink immediately, \u003cem\u003eblanch\u003c\/em\u003e for 1–2 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeocaridina vs Caridina:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003eNeocaridina\u003c\/b\u003e tolerate supplements with a simple routine; \u003cb\u003eCaridina\u003c\/b\u003e prefer \u003cem\u003emore frequent micro-portions\u003c\/em\u003e and maximum \u003cb\u003estability\u003c\/b\u003e of GH\/KH\/TDS (active soil recommended). Supplement \"little but often\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety \u0026amp; compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose \u003cem\u003eshrimp-safe\u003c\/em\u003e products; avoid overlaps between similar formulas. Traces of \u003cem\u003ecopper\u003c\/em\u003e as a \u003cem\u003etrace element\u003c\/em\u003e are sometimes present in feed: acceptable only at \u003cem\u003eminimal doses\u003c\/em\u003e and in products dedicated to shrimp. In case of \u003cem\u003elive bacteria\u003c\/em\u003e (uncommon in this section), \u003cu\u003eturn off UV\u003c\/u\u003e for 24 h.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e for \u003cb\u003eremineralization salts\u003c\/b\u003e (GH+\/GH\u0026amp;KH+), use the dedicated subcategory \u003cb\u003e“RO Water Supplements”\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-style: italic;\"\u003eTip: build your routine on three pillars: \u003cstrong\u003estable water\u003c\/strong\u003e (RO + salts), \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced food\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003emicro-supplementation\u003c\/strong\u003e (biofilm\/clays\/vitamins) \"little but often\". This way you get \u003cem\u003eregular molts\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003egrowing shrimplets\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003efull colors\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: .9rem; color: #555;\"\u003e— Advice from the Hobby Pesca \u0026amp; Acquari Team\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shirakura-mineral-stone-200gr-pietra-ricca-di-sali-minerali","title":"Shirakura Mineral Stone 200g - Stone Rich in Mineral Salts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShirakura Mineral Stone 200gr - Mineral Salt Rich Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShirakura Mineral Stone is a montmorillonite stone that enriches water with important mineral salts and acts as a natural ion exchanger, offering effective filtration. Thanks to its high concentration of exchange ions, it can bind toxic substances such as ammonium\/ammonia and heavy metals for a long period, making them harmless to shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200gr | \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 6 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📖 Read all\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montmorillonite stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural ion exchanger and filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective duration:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 6 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200gr per 100 liters of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shirakura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e200gr of Mineral Stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEnriches water with essential mineral salts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFunctions as a natural ion exchanger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinds and neutralizes toxic substances (ammonium\/ammonia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAbsorbs heavy metals, rendering them harmless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes shrimp health, vitality, and vibrant colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents exoskeleton weakness problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly useful with mineral-poor water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal with absorbent substrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSafe even in case of overdose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFor shrimp aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWith RO water or mineral-poor water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIn combination with absorbent substrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTo improve water quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTo promote regular and healthy molting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the stone underwater for about 10 minutes, repeat the operation 4 times. This reduces the risk of breakage and cracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200gr per 100 liters of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Effectiveness lasts approximately 6 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the stone becomes covered in algae, remove it from the aquarium, brush it gently, and return it to the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the preparation procedure carefully before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSafe even in case of overdose - does not harm shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClean periodically if necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReplace after approximately 6 months to maintain effectiveness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; padding: 15px; border-left: 4px solid #4caf50; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e💡 Expert tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shirakura Mineral Stone is essential for shrimp keepers, especially if you use RO water or absorbent technical substrates! Montmorillonite gradually releases valuable minerals that strengthen the exoskeleton and enhance colors. Its ability to bind ammonium and heavy metals makes it an excellent natural filter. Remember to properly prepare the stone before use (4 10-minute soaks) to prevent breakage. It's a 6-month investment that makes a difference in your shrimp's health!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shirakura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46431714869411,"sku":"SHI-MS-200","price":13.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/3472\/5027\/files\/Schermata2025-10-18alle16.10.50.png?v=1760808194"}],"url":"https:\/\/hobbypescaeacquari.live\/en\/collections\/integratori.oembed","provider":"HobbyPesca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}