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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 07-03-2009, 01:51 PM
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Views: 744
Posted By southerndesert
+1 on Carole's answer

+1 on Carole's answer
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 07-03-2009, 01:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,137
Posted By southerndesert
I have copepods in most of my shrimp tanks in...

I have copepods in most of my shrimp tanks in small numbers and they are actually a sign of very clean water as they will quickly die in polluted conditions. If one has too many it is usually a sign...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 06-26-2009, 01:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,258
Posted By southerndesert
Yes how would one know if they are crossed? Also...

Yes how would one know if they are crossed? Also where did the White/Golden Bee come from and are they not the same species? Does anyone have these answers? Just curious as there little info...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 06-24-2009, 03:21 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 22,679
Posted By southerndesert
Very nice shrimp Gabe...Very nice!

Very nice shrimp Gabe...Very nice!
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 06-24-2009, 03:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 523
Posted By southerndesert
+ 2 on Pond or Pouch Snail eggs.....

+ 2 on Pond or Pouch Snail eggs.....
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 06-24-2009, 03:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 827
Posted By southerndesert
Congrats on the babies! It is so cool to find...

Congrats on the babies! It is so cool to find your first batch and I am sure there will soon be many more. Sounds like you are doing everything right and shouldn't have to do anything special for the...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 06-18-2009, 02:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,009
Posted By southerndesert
Careful the C4 may crack the glass...:icon_eek:

Careful the C4 may crack the glass...:icon_eek:
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 06-18-2009, 02:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 587
Posted By southerndesert
If they are pinhead size little critters likely...

If they are pinhead size little critters likely they are copepods and harmless. Cutting back on the chow will lower their numbers over time.
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 06-18-2009, 02:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,009
Posted By southerndesert
Planaria are a result of too much food.... try...

Planaria are a result of too much food.... try feeding a bit less and they should not be a problem in the future. Same with the Copepods....
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 06-16-2009, 01:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 729
Posted By southerndesert
Yes water parameters please? And I would also ask...

Yes water parameters please? And I would also ask if the water surface is kept agitated by a air stone or air driven sponge filter? Are these shrimp new to this tank or have they been living in it...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 06-16-2009, 01:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 803
Posted By southerndesert
I have 37 tanks of shrimp and run all of the...

I have 37 tanks of shrimp and run all of the above with success....
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 06-10-2009, 01:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,494
Posted By southerndesert
OK I voted safe, but mine will hunt down young...

OK I voted safe, but mine will hunt down young sometimes. The tank is heavily planted and there have been RCS happily living and reproducing with Neons, Glowlights, and Fancy Guppies for 3 years.......
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 06-07-2009, 10:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,937
Posted By southerndesert
Yes the eggs will change color when they are...

Yes the eggs will change color when they are close to hatching and in many cases you can see the fry's little eyes in the eggs.....
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 06-07-2009, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 491
Posted By southerndesert
Yup and I see this in my CRS tanks as well with...

Yup and I see this in my CRS tanks as well with some shrimp and I remove the ones that begin showing this trait. There are always some that show up with less solid white than the parents with each...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 05-26-2009, 08:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,261
Posted By southerndesert
I agree with this and have now been vigorously...

I agree with this and have now been vigorously selectively breeding CRS for just under a couple short years and have the deep white in my SS and Mosura grade shrimp in most cases.

I have some...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 05-26-2009, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,644
Posted By southerndesert
In a well matured tank bio film will breakdown...

In a well matured tank bio film will breakdown "eat" fish poop and in turn your shrimp will graze on the bio film, but as stated above they do not feed on feces itself.
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 05-26-2009, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 686
Posted By southerndesert
Feeding less will lower their population after a...

Feeding less will lower their population after a while and you will seldom see them in your shrimp tanks. I run 36 shrimp tanks and have not had the need to use de-wormer for dogs as yet though it...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 05-21-2009, 06:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 991
Posted By southerndesert
Glad to hear things are working well in your...

Glad to hear things are working well in your tanks. Congrats on the little ones!
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 05-06-2009, 11:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 951
Posted By southerndesert
Sorry to hear this..... Best of luck with your...

Sorry to hear this..... Best of luck with your new adventures in critter keeping.
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 05-03-2009, 01:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,194
Posted By southerndesert
Go to your local Petco or petsmart and get a foam...

Go to your local Petco or petsmart and get a foam filter replacement sponge for an Zoomed 501 filter. Usually in the turtle dept and they will slide right onto your intake.
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 05-03-2009, 01:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 572
Posted By southerndesert
If you plan to mix CRS with Cherries you need to...

If you plan to mix CRS with Cherries you need to keep the water on the soft acidic side parameter wise in the 6.2 to 6.6 range for healthy CRS.
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 05-03-2009, 01:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,238
Posted By southerndesert
I really didn't pay much attention to total cost...

I really didn't pay much attention to total cost and have added tanks etc as budget allows. Without tanks... Racks, air pumps (2 large), piping, RO, system, etc cost about 1K the rest I had much of...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 05-03-2009, 02:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,480
Posted By southerndesert
Sweeeeeet!

Sweeeeeet!
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 05-03-2009, 02:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,238
Posted By southerndesert
Good eye Andrew and much less messy as well as...

Good eye Andrew and much less messy as well as great for bio film to live on.....
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 05-02-2009, 05:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,238
Posted By southerndesert
This is a small cabin on my property. Room is...

This is a small cabin on my property. Room is temp controlled at 72 degrees at all times so I only need heaters in the Sulawesi Shrimp tanks for the most part.
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