stagnant water is a breeding ground for disease that could be given to them and to you, so that isnt even an option. i would get a better filter. shrimp pellets are okay, but you should get the sinking carnivore pellets, they are very nutritional, even if you only use them a couple times a week. as far as light goes they can have bright light if you provide shelter like a pile of plants, which they like anyways. if you can post a pic of them i can tell you if it is a dwarf or not, good food may help them grow better. be careful with online caresheets, anyone with no experience could post them on some places, other people with a lot of expereince could but their experience may be different from what works for most people. live food can introduce parasites and disease, and if it is already dead it increases the risk. prepared pellets are the healthiest thing. a variety of pellets will ensure a truly balanced diet.

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