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by mike.d
Mon Oct 21, 2019 10:49 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Absolute beginner - Some concerns
Replies: 33
Views: 15108

Re: Absolute beginner - Some concerns

Based on what I've read here, the Ecosphere contains hair algae, which I don't want in my aquarium, so I'll try to remove that, or make sure it doesn't get into the main tank. I have hair algae in my tank. It's not a problem. It grows very slowly. My tank has been set up for 2 1/2 years with a stro...
by mike.d
Thu Oct 17, 2019 8:52 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Absolute beginner - Some concerns
Replies: 33
Views: 15108

Re: Absolute beginner - Some concerns

Will the ecosphere fit in the new container? If so, I would fill the new container with enough water to cover the sphere along with some substrate, enough to keep the sphere stable. Gently and slowly turn the ecosphere upside down and open it. Then submerge the sphere in the container. The shrimp wi...
by mike.d
Fri Jul 05, 2019 9:22 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: 6 out of 10 died in the 1st week. What happened?
Replies: 6
Views: 1246

Re: 6 out of 10 died in the 1st week. What happened?

My guess is not enough cycle time. 2 weeks probably would have been enough time IF you had included some rocks and a small amount of water from your established tank.

You also don't mention anything about light. It can take longer to cycle if you don't have enough adequate light.
by mike.d
Thu Jun 27, 2019 12:06 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Tank maintenance
Replies: 16
Views: 2937

Re: Tank maintenance

It seems like there would be a more recommended way of cleaning algae off of plexiglass. I have an acrylic tank and we've cleaned that glass with an acrylic safe pad we bought from the local Petco/Smart. A quick Google says plexiglass is harder than acrylic. Sitll, I won't argue with success. Thanks...
by mike.d
Mon Jun 17, 2019 10:18 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Has anyone ever tried aquaponics?
Replies: 7
Views: 1204

Re: Has anyone ever tried aquaponics?

sfinster wrote: Sat Jun 15, 2019 3:21 pm ...tank includes lava rock, macro algae, 1 snail, and 10 happy shrimp.
That sounds like a balanced system to me. Isn't that plants and animals in a self-sustaining habitat?
by mike.d
Mon Jun 17, 2019 10:11 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Stringy Algae?
Replies: 5
Views: 965

Re: Stringy Algae?

It might be hair algae. If you reach in and touch it, is it really fine and slimy? If so, it's probably hair algae. I end up with a crop in my tank every year or so. I pluck out as much as I can with aquascape tweezers. I've noticed it grows more slowly in brackish water than it did in my freshwater...
by mike.d
Mon Jun 17, 2019 10:04 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: A year later and no babies.
Replies: 12
Views: 3887

Re: A year later and no babies.

I went 16 months before I saw larvae. See this topic: https://www.petshrimp.com/discussions/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=6414&p=43800 I assumed it was the flashing blue lights from my cable modem at night. I started covering the modem with a piece of cardboard at night and I got babies soon afterwar...
by mike.d
Thu Jun 06, 2019 1:16 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Starting the opae journey!
Replies: 21
Views: 5288

Re: Starting the opae journey!

Thanks for the correction sliphorn. I had forgotten about that.
by mike.d
Mon May 20, 2019 8:47 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Starting the opae journey!
Replies: 21
Views: 5288

Re: Starting the opae journey!

I'm not sure if the 24/7 light is a good idea. I remember reading someplace that plants, algae, and bacteria need a day/night cycle to replenish and grow properly. If you continue the 24/7, I'd be interested in hearing how it works.
by mike.d
Mon May 20, 2019 8:42 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Anoxic / Toxic lower zone with strange boundary layer?
Replies: 10
Views: 1885

Re: Anoxic / Toxic lower zone with strange boundary layer?

I know this is a few days late, but I'm wondering if you can siphon out the water in the lower layer then fill the top layer with new brackish water. Mix it up well and check the salinity.

Then again, at this point it's probably better/safer to start over.
by mike.d
Sun May 05, 2019 11:07 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: My 3rd DIY Opae Ula tank
Replies: 11
Views: 3989

Re: My 3rd DIY Opae Ula tank

That's about a 5 gallon tank, so you could probably start with anything less than 50 shrimp. If you go too few they'll all hide and you won't see them. You might even be able to start with 100, but my guess is that's pushing it. I dumped 65 in my 10-gallon and haven't had any issues. I'm talking abo...
by mike.d
Sun Apr 28, 2019 11:09 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Has anyone seen...
Replies: 4
Views: 995

Re: Has anyone seen...

SuperProofer wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2019 3:15 pm It's like he just drank a whole gallon of pre-work out and is yelling "Yeaaaah, bro! Let's do this!! Woooo!"
This made me LOL.
by mike.d
Wed Apr 24, 2019 9:25 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Hair Algae Invasion
Replies: 6
Views: 1600

Re: Hair Algae Invasion

You won't be able to remove all the algae so oxygen won't be a problem. You have a cycled tank. You can try to remove all the algae but you won't be able to; At least not without taking the tank apart and washing it out. Also, I thought there was gas exchange at the surface. I might be wrong about t...
by mike.d
Sun Apr 14, 2019 7:29 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Tank setup
Replies: 9
Views: 2216

Re: Tank setup

In my opinion, a nerite is a good idea but only if/when you have a lot of algae. Depending on your lighting, you may never get that much. If you put a nerite in too soon it may starve.

Edit: Oops, I didn't see that Varanus already answered the question.
by mike.d
Mon Apr 08, 2019 1:03 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Is this the right kind of green algae?
Replies: 8
Views: 2447

Re: Is this the right kind of green algae?

The only reason I added snails is because I couldn't see into the tank. I added the nerites first. Then I threw in the MTS because the local pet store (PetCoSmart) had an infestation and they gave them to me for free when I was buying more nerites for another tank. I'm with you on the "don't fi...