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by lewisart
Thu Mar 24, 2016 8:57 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Ecosphere rescue :)
Replies: 12
Views: 5862

Re: Ecosphere trauma

As its been just a little over 3 weeks since I opened my 'sphere, just thought I'd share my laptop desktop photo of one of my Opaes looking a fair bit more happy with life in the new tank (cycling going slow but good - thanks Mech for all your help!!) the tree branch is resin by the way -and you can ...
by lewisart
Sat Mar 05, 2016 5:40 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Ecosphere rescue :)
Replies: 12
Views: 5862

Re: Ecosphere trauma

Hi again guys :)

Ken - yes the tree stump is resin. I've washed and soaked overnight then rinsed in cold water, scrubbed with a clean toothbrush and rinsed with some RO water this morning then added to tank just now. Hope I've done it right. I rinsed all the Unipac fine gravel till clear too.

Mech ...
by lewisart
Thu Mar 03, 2016 9:53 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Ecosphere rescue :)
Replies: 12
Views: 5862

Re: Ecosphere trauma

Hi Mech & KenCotigirl!

First up thank you SO much Mech for all your support this week. Its been so daunting for a complete novice like me to try to make amends to the ecoprisoners!

Tomorrow is going to be a VERY busy day - the lucky shrimplets have a new 30 ltr nano tank, some extra fine black ...
by lewisart
Tue Mar 01, 2016 9:29 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Ecosphere rescue :)
Replies: 12
Views: 5862

Re: Ecosphere trauma

Well, I have to say, its nowhere near as easy as it looks on you tube...but they're finally free!

I dont know at this point, who's more traumatised - them or me. They're now in a goldfish bowl, with the fatality from overnight (before I
even tried to open the sphere) removed. I just can't think eco ...
by lewisart
Mon Feb 29, 2016 1:36 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Ecosphere rescue :)
Replies: 12
Views: 5862

Re: Ecosphere trauma

Hi Mech!

I'm guessing you are UK based as well? Thanks so much for the response. I've left the sphere upstairs all day today, out of direct sunlight, as advised. My studio is very cold at night, as its single brick so I'm opting for a small 10L tank to start with, with a little heater & Led light ...
by lewisart
Mon Feb 29, 2016 9:45 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Ecosphere rescue :)
Replies: 12
Views: 5862

Ecosphere rescue :)

Hi all,

I suspect this isnt going to be anything you haven't already read before, and I promise I've scoured this site for the past 4 days trying to find some help
for the poor souls in my newly acquired ecoprison.

I only got this thing last Thursday - I'm fascinated by fish, although have never ...