... Copper is a micronutrient and toxin. So all life need trace amounts of Copper. But too much and it kills or injures all animals (that includes us). A...
... It's ok. In England they've already ban its use in homes via hose pipes... One down, 191 to go... In my country of Scotland it's banned as an additive in...
_http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060531/sc_nm/science_israel_cave_dc_ (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060531/sc_nm/science_israel_cave_dc) This caught my eye...
In a message dated 6/2/2006 5:23:21 AM Eastern Daylight Time, FreshwaterShrimp@yahoogroups.com writes: In my country of Scotland it's banned as an additive in...
Hello, I take a naturalist approach to aquarium keeping and I try to maintain a balance in my tanks. I do however have one tamk which is sitting on my front...
I saw this story on CNN. Amazing. They showed several of the newly discovered critters, preserved in jars. They were about the size of your standard...
Politz, freshwater clams and mussels would definatly help here. The problem arises when the algae is gone, for then you'd need to feed the mussels or they'll...
Delurking, this is awful!! Here I thought I could raise freshwater shrimp for my family, then as far as I can figure, crayfish is the best for the small, and I...
The freshwater clams and mussels are not really economical to raise, and neither have the amount of flesh in them that marine clams have. Also, f/w mussels...
I was worried about the clam hosting on my fish I was told they did that and would trap the fishes gills which could kill the fish than I was told that the ...
Hi, I would still like to explore the clam idea...is there one that will work in my pond? My pond is very stressed right now..we had three familys of free...
Stuart, Your explanation does make sense, but it doesn't explain why copper is much more toxic to invertebrates ( at least aquatic ) then vertebrates. Why is...
Huh ? Original Message ------------------ It's ok. In England they've already ban its use in homes via hose pipes... One down, 191 to go... -- Stuart Halliday ...
In a message dated 6/3/2006 5:51:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time, FreshwaterShrimp@yahoogroups.com writes: I suppose I could add some jave moss to this tank and...
In a message dated 6/3/2006 5:51:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time, FreshwaterShrimp@yahoogroups.com writes: I suppose I could add some jave moss to this tank and...
So if my tanks are clear of algae do I need to worry about my golden clams starving to death? I was told they ate debris in the sand. I have them in my two...
The Asian clam is the one that would work in your situation as they can survive the cold temps. However, you are going to need more than a few, depending upon...
Freshwater clams and mussels feed upon zoo- and phyto- planktons. They are not, in the strict sense, detritus feeders, although they most likely can utilize...
definately no outlets to other water sources! We live on a big sand hill. No worries!! Warmly, Elyse The Asian clam is the one that would work in your...
Whats even more amazing is that this is in area that is only a few minutes drive from some major urban areas. Original Message: 1 Date: Sat Jun 3, 2006 5:42 am...
In a message dated 6/4/2006 4:31:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time, FreshwaterShrimp@yahoogroups.com writes: I was worried about the clam hosting on my fish I was ...
In a message dated 6/5/2006 5:27:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time, FreshwaterShrimp@yahoogroups.com writes: So if my tanks are clear of algae do I need to worry...
Frank (et.al) I have 2 pregnant female amanos - one getting ready to hatch her eggs. I'd say there's approximately 21 days to go since she first showed her...
<<Whats even more amazing is that this is in area that is only a few minutes drive from some major urban areas.>> Actually, this does not surprise me in the...