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Post  GilbertonFisher 2011-04-20, 00:36

I got a dozen of these guys (and girls) at the GSAS auction Saturday. I'm happy to announce that two of the females already have eggs! I didn't think they would settle in so quickly! Deffinatly made my day to see them, I just hope everything keeps going this well!

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Post  Addictedtofish 2011-04-20, 05:13

One thing I learned so far by keeping them is you need a good amount of cover to keep them happy, otherwise you will start loosing 1 per week. I lost 4 before my tank settled in and I started seeing babies popping out. Its a cool sight when they get a little size on them so you can see them. Very Happy

I originallly started with 6 from Conway Tropical and 6 from Pet Pourri, 1 Tiger pleco and 4 Rabbit snails. Now I also have alot of unknown snails that hitched a ride from plants I bought and I added 4 Singapore shrimp to the tank for some size.
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Post  GilbertonFisher 2011-04-20, 08:56

They are in my planted tank with TONS of cover, usually takes me a moment to find them. The only thing I'm worried about is,my filter, I need to put some mesh over inlet. Do you think stainless steel is safe? I can get stainless mesh easily and it has tiny holes.

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Post  Addictedtofish 2011-04-20, 09:11

I use a pre-filter sponge over all my intakes in my tanks, helps alot for holding bacteria.



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Post  GilbertonFisher 2011-04-20, 10:00

Ok, I'll track some down. We have jack squat for LFS over here, I'll probably end up ordering some.

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Post  Addictedtofish 2011-04-20, 10:04

Where do you live?
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Post  GilbertonFisher 2011-04-20, 12:35

Bremerton

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Post  Fyurae 2011-04-20, 22:41

My local grocery store has some "bottle scrubbers" in the housewares section that is basically a plastic stick with a round sponge on it. I just rip the stick out and VOILA. 99 cents.
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Post  GilbertonFisher 2011-04-20, 22:53

Thank you! I have to make trip into that aisle anyway, I will check it out

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Post  Anthraxx 2011-05-03, 17:54

ya bermerton is lacking in the good fish supply stores. u could always ride the ferry for free and drive to burien to a place for pets. probably cheaper then driving the whole way there. just my two cents. also lots of places u could contact in the seattle area. check out the local posts, u may be able to find some good deals within bus range even. (idk if its still free in seattle)
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Post  GilbertonFisher 2011-05-03, 21:41

I've been substituting with DIY. I just used tiny zip ties I get from work and slapped a strip of foam around the intake.

As for our lack of pet supply stores, I have dreams of opening one.... someday.

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Post  Gryphon 2011-05-11, 10:12

Here in a few months I'm going to be setting up my 29gal to breed Red cherry shrimp as live food for my cichlids. I won't be looking for anything special, just breeders. Anyone know of a LFS that carries them for a decent price in the Seattle Area?
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Post  Anthraxx 2011-05-11, 14:09

best bet is to buy a decent number of juvies off someone. in stores the shrimp can run 5-10 bucks per. not worth it imo. GL in your choice
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Post  Anthraxx 2011-05-11, 18:43

o and a place for pets typically has some. just look up fish stores in your area on the site here and go based on reviews.
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Post  Addictedtofish 2011-05-11, 20:10

Why waist the cash on RCS and just breed Ghost shrimp there cheaper to start off with. RCS on average are $3.50 to $4 ea where gost shrimp are $.25.
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Post  Gryphon 2011-05-11, 20:35

I thought about doing the Ghost shrimp, but from what I've been reading RCS are cheaper, bigger and easier for me to see (severely near sighted).

Yeah RCS are more expensive, but if I do it right my original stock won't ever get fed off.
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Post  GilbertonFisher 2011-05-11, 20:46

I just bought 20 off of Aquabid for $25 free ship. Ill be sure to share my opinion when they arrive.

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Post  Gryphon 2011-05-11, 20:47

Yeah I was considering Aquabid as a last resort, I prefer to get them local.
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Post  GilbertonFisher 2011-05-11, 21:03

I understand wanting to buy local. I would if there was anything on myside of the water. I just don't have time to drive all over buying my fish stuff.

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Post  Gryphon 2011-05-11, 22:41

Well since I'm not breeding them for sale/beauty I could use culls/ugly shrimp as long as they can breed lol
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Post  Anthraxx 2011-05-15, 14:59

i just got some orange eye blue tiger shrimp off of larry. he lives out your way. just trying to point out that there are shrimp in your area if you look hard enough. gotta post adds to get responses not just random chat logs. hope they arrive safe and sound. my local petco has recently started carrying these guys as well. (blueberry's as well) overall they cost a bit more then id like but hey its possible to get em into your petco as well. just a heads up.
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Post  GilbertonFisher 2011-05-15, 15:13

After I ordered them I remembered Larry is in poulsbo, but if I want more I'll defiantly be more patient!

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Post  Anthraxx 2011-05-15, 15:40

ya id reccomend trying to get some of larrys shrimp. apparently he routinely sells stock to LFS and such. all the blue tigers r looking good. ill try to snag some pics to share. really tiny guys but w.e (theyre like 7$ on aquabid all day or more) and believe me i understand not having patience once u set your mind on a stock list hahahaha. been there done that lol!
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