Rili Shrimp Bacterial Infection

**jkan0228** · 11th Jan 2012, 03:25 AM

Hey guys,
Just got to this forum. Been lurking alot, finally made an account. Anyways, yesterday I found a dead rili outta nowhere and spotted another rili to what looked like a bacterial infection. Gonna start a 5% daily water change to bring the TDS down to around 180. Its currently at 220.
Sorry about the iPhone pic. What do you guys think I should do?

**KevinsWorld** · 11th Jan 2012, 03:50 AM

Just curious... What was the symptom that you determined was a bacterial infection?

**jkan0228** · 11th Jan 2012, 04:08 AM

The whiteness of the inside of the body. The sudden death of a shrimp. I tested all the parameters and they're fine. All the other shrimp seem ok too so I'm guessing it wasn't something to do with the water.

**imke_j** · 11th Jan 2012, 05:47 AM

Hi and welcome here! We have two articles on bacterial infections in the knowledge base: http://www.shrimpnow.com/list.php/ca...ion-and-Health Before starting medicament you can try water changes and alder cones - however, due to my experiences, I would always treat.

**Drakarian** · 11th Jan 2012, 01:54 PM

I'm not sure if any experts would agree with me here and i'm not sure if its correlation or causation but I think you might consider leaving the TDS adjustments alone for now. Previously I never managed to keep any rilis or fire reds alive as my TDS was 60-80 (crazy, I know). But every since I left the TDS at 160 they've been fine. Any senior able to comment on this? Much obliged

**mordalphus** · 12th Jan 2012, 07:27 AM

I agree, rilis and neocaridina in general do well with a higher TDS. I keep mine at 180 and try to keep pH at 7. At those settings they breed and appear happy.