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by geordie john
Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:26 am
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: New Shrimp but stuck on I.D.
Replies: 9
Views: 2390

Re: New Shrimp but stuck on I.D.

These are the young shrimp on my glass they seem to stay there for a minute or so then swim / drift off !!
Advice welcome please .
by geordie john
Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:47 am
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: New Shrimp but stuck on I.D.
Replies: 9
Views: 2390

New Shrimp but stuck on I.D.

Hi , I have just bought 8 shrimp which look like a type of C. japonica they were labled Chameleon shrimp but they took my eye as there was only one male in the tank , all the females were berried and there were young shrimp swimming and walking about . The eggs are tiny and all 7 of my females have ...
by geordie john
Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:21 pm
Forum: Crayfish Forum
Topic: First Crayfish - Need Some Advice
Replies: 7
Views: 4352

Re: First Crayfish - Need Some Advice

Hi PhilK,
Watch out as those C. destructor can grow to over 2ft . They become pretty docile though and shouldnt be able to catch tetras. They'll go micey for a piece of sliced ham !!
all the best,
G. John
by geordie john
Sat Jul 19, 2008 2:14 am
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: Looking for shrimp safe antifungal
Replies: 7
Views: 6299

Re: Looking for shrimp safe antifungal

Hi wskurdahl,
I'd be very tempted to try broad leafed tree leaves . Tanin is a natural disinfectant released by trees when exposed to damage alowing fungal spores to enter the system. Catalpa leaves are used by some Siamies fighter breeders as a fungal preventative.
All the best,
G.J.
by geordie john
Sat Jul 19, 2008 12:38 am
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: leaves ect with CRS
Replies: 1
Views: 992

leaves ect with CRS

Hi Folk, I keep Red Cherry shrimp , 3 tanks of CRS and have a small tank of green shrimp. I've been reading with interest about the adition of leaves and Alnus sp. cones as I've kept all my shrimp with java moss and Quercus leaves after being advised to by a dealer a couple of years ago. Other advic...