Understanding TDS in Your Aquarium | What is TDS [Shrimp Saturday]

We get questions about TDS all the time: What is TDS? How does it affect my tank? Maybe your parameters look great, but TDS is confusing you. In this video, we’re breaking down the basics of TDS, key water parameters, and what NOT to do with RO water! I’ll also cover the ways we remineralize for Neos vs. Caridinas, how to use TDS in your daily tank care, and some common things that can throw it off. Let's dive in! ????

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00:00 Intro
01:22 Best tool for reading TDS
02:03 What's TDS stand for?
02:27 Addressing my black eye....
02:58 Water parameter basics
03:22 What NOT to do with RO water
03:57 Remineralizing
04:11 Caridina
05:13 Neocaridina
05:53 How to use TDS in everyday settings
07:30 This might be spiking your TDS
11:29 One last tip about TDS