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Reese Calloway

Reese Calloway

Staff Writer

Reese has kept freshwater shrimp for over a decade and spends most of that time obsessing over GH/KH balance, RO remineralization, and filtration. Reese covers water parameter gear, test kits, and filtration for Shrimpyo.

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Articles by Reese Calloway

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Test Kit vs Snow Pops

Test Kit vs Snow Pops

One measures hardness, the other feeds your colony daily. This comparison settles which to buy first for Caridina and Neocaridina tanks.

Reese Calloway Sep 20, 2026
Sponge vs HOB for Shrimp

Sponge vs HOB for Shrimp

Sponge or hang on back for shrimp? Learn how flow, intake safety, media volume and tank size point to the right choice for Neocaridina and Caridina.

Reese Calloway Sep 20, 2026
Aquael vs Fluval for Cherries

Aquael vs Fluval for Cherries

Compare prefilter intake protection versus fitted Flex chamber foam for Neocaridina colonies. Learn which option keeps shrimplets safer and upkeep simpler for your setup.

Reese Calloway Sep 20, 2026
TDS for Caridina Shrimp: Ideal Range and Top Tools 2026

TDS for Caridina Shrimp: Ideal Range and Top Tools 2026

Getting TDS right is the difference between thriving Caridina and constant molting issues. This guide breaks down the ideal range plus the meters and minerals that help you hold it steady in 2026.

Reese Calloway Sep 19, 2026
MIZUDO vs Hydronix for Shrimp

MIZUDO vs Hydronix for Shrimp

You want stable minerals after RO without pH swings. This comparison settles whether the MIZUDO or Hydronix inline filter fits your Neocaridina or Caridina setup.

Reese Calloway Sep 19, 2026
Storing RO Water for 10 Gallon

Storing RO Water for 10 Gallon

Learning how to store remineralized ro water for 10 gallon shrimp tanks comes down to stable capacity and clean materials. This guide shows you how to pick storage that keeps parameters steady for water changes.

Reese Calloway Sep 19, 2026
RO Systems for Shrimp: Accurate TDS Control in 2026

RO Systems for Shrimp: Accurate TDS Control in 2026

If your Caridina stall, molt badly, or your TDS creeps after every change, source water is likely the cause. This guide breaks down accuracy, consistency and output so you can choose a dependable RO system for shrimp.

Reese Calloway Sep 19, 2026
RO System vs Shrimp Soil

RO System vs Shrimp Soil

This comparison settles whether to start with pure RO water or buffered active soil. You will see which approach fits Caridina, Neocaridina and your tap water.

Reese Calloway Sep 18, 2026
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