Sulawesi Shrimps

guppies · 03-08-2012, 02:11 AM

This tank has been cycling for 2 months, I am so anxiously waiting on the shrimps arrival

**hedge_fund** · 03-08-2012, 02:22 AM

That is realllllly nice. Is that algae on the right / back walls?

guppies · 03-08-2012, 02:26 AM

Yes, the walls are covered with green and brown algae.

**zachary908** · 03-08-2012, 02:27 AM

So that is where the downoi went.

Looks good, dude.

Jayme · 03-08-2012, 02:28 AM

VERY nice looking tank!

guppies · 03-08-2012, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zachary908

So that is where the downoi went.

Looks good, dude.

Yes, I have been spending months collecting them from several sources and converting to high temp/hard water conditions. They are dark green now and less brittle than other downoi.

**shrimpnmoss** · 03-08-2012, 02:47 AM

*shakes fist at you* Should have told me about the Downoi acclimation trick on week earlier!

guppies · 03-08-2012, 03:02 AM

Yes, blame it one me

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Originally Posted by shrimpnmoss

*shakes fist at you* Should have told me about the Downoi acclimation trick on week earlier!

**ykh** · 03-08-2012, 03:06 AM

nice looking tank, what's the trick to acclimate downoi to high temp and hard water?

moosenart · 03-08-2012, 03:08 AM

enlighten us!

guppies · 03-08-2012, 03:16 AM

Just let them float for a couple of days in the new tank before planting them.

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Originally Posted by ykh

nice looking tank, what's the trick to acclimate downoi to high temp and hard water?

**shrimpnmoss** · 03-08-2012, 03:17 AM

I will try with the next batch I get!

**zachary908** · 03-08-2012, 03:27 AM

Yup, I grow mine in 80 degree water and liquid rock for water. TDS is over 400 as well.

guppies · 03-08-2012, 03:39 AM

What are you doing at these water parameters? looks like Sulawesi shrimps parameters.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zachary908

Yup, I grow mine in 80 degree water and liquid rock for water. TDS is over 400 as well.

**zachary908** · 03-08-2012, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guppies

What are you doing at these water parameters? looks like Sulawesi shrimps parameters.

The downoi likes it.

Although I have considered Sulawesi shrimp, I just don't have the time for them right now.

I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the Sulawesi thrive in your tank though! Who knows, maybe one day I'll be able to get some from you.

03-08-2012, 02:11 AM	#1
guppies Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 620	Sulawesi Shrimps This tank has been cycling for 2 months, I am so anxiously waiting on the shrimps arrival

03-08-2012, 02:27 AM	#4
zachary908 Canon pimp #002 (View User Tanks) PTrader: (38/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Terre Haute, Indiana Posts: 4,597	So that is where the downoi went. Looks good, dude. __________________ RIP 75g Journal \| OEBT Journal \|120g "New Beginning" Canon Pimp Club #002 Honeycomb and friends club

03-08-2012, 02:47 AM	#7
shrimpnmoss Shrimpsanity (View User Tanks) PTrader: (60/100%) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: 47° 31' 49" N / 122° 1' 53" W Posts: 3,021	shakes fist at you Should have told me about the Downoi acclimation trick on week earlier! __________________ \|ShrimpTech\|v1\|v2\|v3\|v4\|

03-08-2012, 03:08 AM	#10
moosenart The Last One (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Posts: 766	enlighten us! __________________ I have learned that I am the only one left standing and voicing my personal opinion.

03-08-2012, 03:17 AM	#12
shrimpnmoss Shrimpsanity (View User Tanks) PTrader: (60/100%) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: 47° 31' 49" N / 122° 1' 53" W Posts: 3,021	I will try with the next batch I get! __________________ \|ShrimpTech\|v1\|v2\|v3\|v4\|

03-08-2012, 02:22 AM	#2
hedge_fund Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (62/100%) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 2,664	That is realllllly nice. Is that algae on the right / back walls?

03-08-2012, 02:26 AM	#3
guppies Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 620	Yes, the walls are covered with green and brown algae.

03-08-2012, 02:28 AM	#5
Jayme Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Woodburn, Oregon Posts: 277	VERY nice looking tank!

03-08-2012, 03:06 AM	#9
ykh Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (36/100%) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IL Posts: 273	nice looking tank, what's the trick to acclimate downoi to high temp and hard water?

03-08-2012, 03:27 AM	#13
zachary908 Canon pimp #002 (View User Tanks) PTrader: (38/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Terre Haute, Indiana Posts: 4,597	Yup, I grow mine in 80 degree water and liquid rock for water. TDS is over 400 as well. __________________ RIP 75g Journal \| OEBT Journal \|120g "New Beginning" Canon Pimp Club #002 Honeycomb and friends club

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