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10-17-2012, 10:29 PM
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New shrimp.
I wanted to try some of these little guys out and see if it will work. looks like some of them came with eggs.
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10-17-2012, 10:34 PM
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looks like ghost shrimp? their larvae need brackish water.
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10-17-2012, 10:37 PM
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Not necessarily true. There are many species sold as ghost shrimp and not all of them need brackish water to complete the larval stage. Unless you have a well established tank you will need to supplement the food supply for them until they pass the larval stage. |
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10-18-2012, 01:06 AM
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They are not brackish. What food will they eat?
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10-18-2012, 01:16 AM
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Something pretty small like phytoplankton. Infusoria may work or even some of the First Bites fry food. In a decently aged and planted tank as long as they don't get sucked into the filter they should be able to forage for themselves. In my tank I don't do anything in particular to feed them. The numbers of them that reach the juvenile stage aren't huge, but they're definitely in there.
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10-18-2012, 03:28 AM
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I'm worried they might get sucked up by my filter.
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10-18-2012, 03:43 AM
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Do I need a sponge filter?
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10-18-2012, 03:53 AM
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10-18-2012, 03:14 PM
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Dang that because I can't get one around here.
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10-18-2012, 03:20 PM
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You can try ebay, amazon, or even DIY.
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10-18-2012, 03:30 PM
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ShrimpOscapeR
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You can order a fluval sponge prefilter from eBay for less than $5 shipped.
Just make sure it's close to you so it doesnt take months to arrive from hongkong, lol!
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10-18-2012, 03:32 PM
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Maybe I can find one here. I'll call around first.
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10-18-2012, 03:34 PM
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Also try by posting a "want to buy" WTB thread. Sometimes people is kind and give stuff away.
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10-18-2012, 05:59 PM
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Planted Tank Obsessed
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Why can't you throw a nylon stocking over the intake? That's what I do and it works fine.
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10-18-2012, 06:12 PM
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