Are shrimp religious?

Beer · 06-05-2012, 11:02 PM

I just glanced over at my shrimp bowl and most of the shrimp are grouped together facing almost directly South East. All but one of the rest that I could see were facing the same direction. Not like they were facing the same general direction, they were either directly lined up or or next to each other perfectly parallel.

I don't know if they were praying or what.
Maybe it had something to do with Venus passing between the earth and the Sun.

Maybe they are Pagan.

diwu13 · 06-05-2012, 11:09 PM

Happened to me once before as well. No idea why, just all werent' grazing and chilling, facing in the same direction lol.

izabella87 · 06-05-2012, 11:16 PM

Hahaha.... Ummmmm Ummmmmm Ummmmm...

MiOtung · 06-05-2012, 11:33 PM

I want a picture! This has internet meme written all over it.

arktixan · 06-05-2012, 11:34 PM

HA HA! that's priceless... I've never seen mine do that yet...

Should have taken a picture/video of it. Would be neat to see.

thechibi · 06-05-2012, 11:44 PM

Pie Jesu Domine, Eis Requiem *THUNK*

So keep all boards away from them!

CatB · 06-05-2012, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thechibi

Pie Jesu Domine, Eis Requiem *THUNK*

So keep all boards away from them!

made my day.
KUDOS.

anyways.
THAT'S AWESOME. definitely pictures if they do it again.
secret shrimp cults/shrimp religions...i'd join one :'D

Beer · 06-06-2012, 12:14 AM

The best you would have got was an iPhone pic. The surface of the bowl isn't the smoothest finish, so the phone tries to focus on that. maybe I could have done something with my macro lens. I also would have had to turn the lights on, which probably would have taken them out of their trance.
I'll try if it happens again.

Maybe it's time I sell my 35mm SLRs and get a DSLR. They are just sitting collecting dust.
Anybody want some Minolta Maxxum 7000's? I've got three good bodies with some accessories.

They are actually great cameras. Pretty advanced for pre DSLR technology. I just never use them anymore. Ebay here I come!

Michiba54 · 06-06-2012, 12:34 AM

It could be some type of survival instinct to blend in...or your about to be their next blood sacrifice. Good luck

moosenart · 06-06-2012, 02:06 AM

Maybe this is similar to the guy who's shrimp all swam right before it rained.......

**pejerrey** · 06-06-2012, 02:22 AM

Oh, that's nothing! Once I forgot to feed them and they formed into the word "food" in the substrate, I heard a guy in Spain had them form into "comida" word in 2003...

:P

Michiba54 · 06-06-2012, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pejerrey

Oh, that's nothing! Once I forgot to feed them and they formed into the word "food" in the substrate, I heard a guy in Spain had them form into "comida" word in 2003...

:P

Donno what that means, but don't google image it if your eating a doughnut

aznartist34 · 06-06-2012, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michiba54

Donno what that means, but don't google image it if your eating a doughnut

Means food in spanish.

**acitydweller** · 06-06-2012, 10:52 AM

Could be attributed by the alignment of the planets ?

sso · 06-06-2012, 11:10 AM

so is it the direction of Mecca they are pointing too?

sounds like islamic shrimps lol

06-05-2012, 11:02 PM	#1
Beer Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 197	Are shrimp religious? I just glanced over at my shrimp bowl and most of the shrimp are grouped together facing almost directly South East. All but one of the rest that I could see were facing the same direction. Not like they were facing the same general direction, they were either directly lined up or or next to each other perfectly parallel. I don't know if they were praying or what. Maybe it had something to do with Venus passing between the earth and the Sun. Maybe they are Pagan.

06-05-2012, 11:09 PM	#2
diwu13 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (24/100%) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Willimantic, CT Posts: 6,168	Happened to me once before as well. No idea why, just all werent' grazing and chilling, facing in the same direction lol. __________________ ~~Fish~~ Shrimp tanks are like cups of coffee, one is never enough. ヽ（ﾟヮﾟ）ﾉ.・ﾟ｡・+☆ Twin 10G Shrimp Tanks & 20L Grow Out Tank*

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arktixan Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mississauga, ON Canada Posts: 404	HA HA! that's priceless... I've never seen mine do that yet... Should have taken a picture/video of it. Would be neat to see. __________________ 20g Shrimp Tank CRS, Rili & 10g Yellow 10g Shrimp Tank R.I.P Let's Go Red Wings!

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moosenart The Last One (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Posts: 766	Maybe this is similar to the guy who's shrimp all swam right before it rained....... __________________ I have learned that I am the only one left standing and voicing my personal opinion.

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pejerrey ShrimpOscapeR (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oakland, California Posts: 1,902	Oh, that's nothing! Once I forgot to feed them and they formed into the word "food" in the substrate, I heard a guy in Spain had them form into "comida" word in 2003... :P __________________ *A heavily planted shrimp tank is possible!*

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izabella87 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: montreal,canada Posts: 551	Hahaha.... Ummmmm Ummmmmm Ummmmm...

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MiOtung Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 12	I want a picture! This has internet meme written all over it.

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thechibi Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Marcos, Texas Posts: 1,861	Pie Jesu Domine, Eis Requiem THUNK So keep all boards away from them!

06-06-2012, 12:14 AM	#8
Beer Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 197	The best you would have got was an iPhone pic. The surface of the bowl isn't the smoothest finish, so the phone tries to focus on that. maybe I could have done something with my macro lens. I also would have had to turn the lights on, which probably would have taken them out of their trance. I'll try if it happens again. Maybe it's time I sell my 35mm SLRs and get a DSLR. They are just sitting collecting dust. Anybody want some Minolta Maxxum 7000's? I've got three good bodies with some accessories. They are actually great cameras. Pretty advanced for pre DSLR technology. I just never use them anymore. Ebay here I come!

06-06-2012, 12:34 AM	#9
Michiba54 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 190	It could be some type of survival instinct to blend in...or your about to be their next blood sacrifice. Good luck

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acitydweller ओं मणिपद्मे हूं (View User Tanks) PTrader: (121/100%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York, NY Posts: 6,033	Could be attributed by the alignment of the planets ? __________________ Namaste ओं मणिपद्मे हूं My life extends far beyond the limitations of me Keeper of the LIST

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sso Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: iceland Posts: 29	so is it the direction of Mecca they are pointing too? sounds like islamic shrimps lol

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