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by Keystone
Sat Jul 01, 2017 4:22 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: My first berried shrimp!
Replies: 7
Views: 1435

Re: My first berried shrimp!

It is fairly common to drop most or all eggs the first time they become berried. Don't forget it is a learning experience for the shrimp as well.
by Keystone
Sun Jun 25, 2017 5:31 am
Forum: Other Invertebrates
Topic: Brackish snail experiment
Replies: 8
Views: 15220

Re: Brackish snail experiment

Those Theodoxus are beautiful. I bet they would be a big hit if they ever get imported to the US.

The New Zealand mud snail is considered an invasive pest where I live. It's not illegal to possess them, but it is illegal to import/bring them in from outside the state.
by Keystone
Sun Jun 25, 2017 4:52 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Spirulina Powder gives off red plume?
Replies: 7
Views: 3155

Re: Spirulina Powder gives off red plume?

I've noticed it as well....the spirulina I've been using came from Kansas. I haven't noticed any negative effects. I have been feeding it to ostracods, fairy shrimp, Gammarus, Daphnia and snails.
by Keystone
Sun Jun 18, 2017 1:03 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Ecosphere - questions & help
Replies: 3
Views: 828

Re: Ecosphere - questions & help

Yes - your shrimp molted. The term for a molted exoskeleton is "exuviae". It shouldn't last for long - your shrimp will eat it.
by Keystone
Sun Jun 18, 2017 11:00 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Trying a new cycling method
Replies: 6
Views: 1568

Re: Trying a new cycling method

Sounds like your biomatter donor got hurt
by Keystone
Sat Jun 17, 2017 2:07 pm
Forum: Other Invertebrates
Topic: Another Vernal Pool Geek
Replies: 10
Views: 16008

Re: Another Vernal Pool Geek

A few Gammarus pics from aquarium #2
by Keystone
Sun Jun 11, 2017 2:09 pm
Forum: Other Invertebrates
Topic: Another Vernal Pool Geek
Replies: 10
Views: 16008

Re: Another Vernal Pool Geek

A few more ostracod pics
by Keystone
Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:01 pm
Forum: Other Invertebrates
Topic: Another Vernal Pool Geek
Replies: 10
Views: 16008

Re: Another Vernal Pool Geek

Thanks, Mustafa! Ostracods are my favorite as well....when established properly they can be as "hands off" as supershrimp, although they'll never be as long lived or colorful.
by Keystone
Sat May 27, 2017 3:25 am
Forum: Other Invertebrates
Topic: Another Vernal Pool Geek
Replies: 10
Views: 16008

Re: Another Vernal Pool Geek

A few more ostracod pictures from tank #1 with the new lens
by Keystone
Mon May 22, 2017 12:41 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Opae Ula life expectancy
Replies: 13
Views: 5768

Re: Opae Ula life expectancy

http://www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/report ... e_FA06.pdf


I'll see if I can find something that deals with lifespan in the wild or normal captive conditions


http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/wildlife/files/2 ... hrimps.pdf
by Keystone
Sun May 21, 2017 3:23 pm
Forum: Other Invertebrates
Topic: Another Vernal Pool Geek
Replies: 10
Views: 16008

Re: Another Vernal Pool Geek

Saw at least two Branchinecta mediospinosa with egg sacks today. Having a very difficult time photographing them.
by Keystone
Sat May 20, 2017 1:23 pm
Forum: Other Invertebrates
Topic: Another Vernal Pool Geek
Replies: 10
Views: 16008

Re: Another Vernal Pool Geek

Placed my Branchinecta mediospinosa eggs a week ago. Saw the first hatchlings on Tuesday - now I've got about 50 of them. Biggest one might be 1/4 inch long now. Waiting to see how long it it takes to notice an egg sack.
by Keystone
Sun May 14, 2017 4:44 am
Forum: Other Invertebrates
Topic: Brackish snail experiment
Replies: 8
Views: 15220

Re: Theodoxus fluviatilis

Good luck
by Keystone
Fri May 12, 2017 8:23 am
Forum: Other Invertebrates
Topic: Another Vernal Pool Geek
Replies: 10
Views: 16008

Re: Another Vernal Pool Geek

Upgraded my camera gear, some experimental photos