Sounds like we need to find a way to begin importing shrimp. The salt water industry is doing a good job of bringing in inverts but not the fresh water side....
<< I've noticed that they really, really love Wardley's Shrimp Pellets, though. Nothing brings them running faster. Kind of creepy, when you think about it....
<< Interesting. Other things Amano checked for was hardiness (many shrimp prefer brackish water, or don't do well in tropical temperatures),>> So far, the...
<< This is new to me. I am unaware of the types of shrimp available. I have seen only one, Caridina Japonica, in local wholesalers. Of course, ghost shrimp are...
<< I do not have enough for them to be more than an incidental fish in my tanks. They eat whatever the fish get, mostly 45% protein mash or small pellet. I...
... should). Any ... feeding, and ... Chlorinated tap water is a definite no-no. Triops hate the way it "smells," and even a small amount poured into the tank...
This is new to me. I am unaware of the types of shrimp available. I have seen only one, Caridina Japonica, in local wholesalers. Of course, ghost shrimp are...
I do not have enough for them to be more than an incidental fish in my tanks. They eat whatever the fish get, mostly 45% protein mash or small pellet. I also...
... found that all eat algae to one degree or another. However, the long- arm types appear to be not as efficient at it as the short arm types. So shrimp ...
<< That's interesting. In Japan, aquarists traditionally use shrimp to control algae. Americans use plecos, Japanese use shrimp. Takashi Amano carefully...
Hi folks! In an effort to see what type of shrimp folks are keeping, I've created a database for this group. I can be found on the Freshwater Shrimp NG...
My ghost shrimp basically get whatever the fish get. I've noticed that they really, really love Wardley's Shrimp Pellets, though. Nothing brings them running...
<<Wardley Shrimp Pellets.>> This seems to be a common food with many shrimp keepers. Not the particular brand, but a shrimp based food. This is probably a good...
<< I am presently raising a second generation of tadpole shrimp (Triops longicaudatus) from "wet hatches" of eggs laid by the first generation. The first...
Wardley Shrimp Pellets. A tadpole shrimp will eat just about anything it can fit its mouth onto. I've had some success in feeding them TetraMin Tropical...
What types of foods, aside from algae, do you feed your shrimp? I use Tetra Marin pellets,. and all the shrimp seem to like it. I've also used chopped fish,...
I am presently raising a second generation of tadpole shrimp (Triops longicaudatus) from "wet hatches" of eggs laid by the first generation. The first...
... India. They are voracious algae eaters, but don't bother fish. The red-claw shrimp (a Macrobrachium type) is also like that, but tends not to eat as much...
<< I've worried about that. The current issue of Aquarium Fish magazine has a cover story on invertebrates. It says that only small mussels -- pea-sized --...
<< My guess is that it's the "Amano shrimp," Caridina japonica. Those of us who keep planted tanks greatly prize these shrimp, because they eat more algae than...
John, thanks for the link. I've added it to the bookmarks area. Frank M. Greco (pHrank2139@... / http://www.frankmgreco.com) SysOp-The Forum at Frank's...
... My guess is that it's the "Amano shrimp," Caridina japonica. Those of us who keep planted tanks greatly prize these shrimp, because they eat more algae...
... they spawn, the larvae (glochidia) tend to attach themselves to the gills of the fish. << I've worried about that. The current issue of Aquarium Fish ...
<< I am looking forward to be part of the group!>> John, welcome! << I have kept ghost shrimp, Singapore shrimp, algae-eating shrimp, and Chameleon Shrimp, but...
<< Though I've kept fish for years, I've only recently gotten interested in invertebrates. I've added freshwater mussels, apple snails (Pomacea bridgesi) --...
I am looking forward to be part of the group! I have kept ghost shrimp, Singapore shrimp, algae-eating shrimp, and Chameleon Shrimp, but have not much luck in...
Hi, all. I'm new to shrimp (unless you count scampi ;-), and am hoping to learn more about them here. Though I've kept fish for years, I've only recently...
Just wanted to drop a note to everyone welcoming you to the Freshwater Shrimp Enthusiasts group. Please tell us a bit about yourself, especially the type(s) of...
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