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by Vorteil
Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:14 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Digging into 'ecosphere' claims
Replies: 5
Views: 1153

Re: Digging into 'ecosphere' claims

I think Eco Sphere went out of business. The website has been down for some time.
by Vorteil
Thu Jun 16, 2022 8:35 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Faded/starved algae?
Replies: 7
Views: 426

Re: Faded/starved algae?

Personally I would advise against any more feedings. It's 6 years old and doing well except for the chaeto. It in balance. Why change it just for the chaeto?
by Vorteil
Tue Jun 14, 2022 10:33 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Faded/starved algae?
Replies: 7
Views: 426

Re: Faded/starved algae?

Personally I would just leave it be since it's doing well. You can remove some of it and see if the rest starts to recover.
by Vorteil
Mon Jun 13, 2022 10:58 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Faded/starved algae?
Replies: 7
Views: 426

Re: Faded/starved algae?

There's not enough nutrients in the water to support it.
by Vorteil
Fri Jun 03, 2022 7:55 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Cloud layer?
Replies: 24
Views: 1722

Re: Cloud layer?

Disturbing the water does nothing to the algae. I just pour my water in and then use a spoon to stir the water well so it mixes in. Sounds like you're being too careful.
by Vorteil
Wed Jun 01, 2022 9:10 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Cloud layer?
Replies: 24
Views: 1722

Re: Cloud layer?

The water is not mixing enough which is causing a separation of the water salinities.
by Vorteil
Thu May 26, 2022 8:01 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Cloud layer?
Replies: 24
Views: 1722

Re: Cloud layer?

Stir up the water. Looks like there's a separation in there between the salinities.
by Vorteil
Mon May 23, 2022 2:37 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Black looking algae?
Replies: 7
Views: 551

Re: Black looking algae?

Is that the only area it's in? Do it look slimy? I was think maybe cyanobacteria?
by Vorteil
Mon May 23, 2022 8:19 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Black looking algae?
Replies: 7
Views: 551

Re: Black looking algae?

Post a pic of it
by Vorteil
Mon May 23, 2022 8:17 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Newbie with Two Tanks
Replies: 18
Views: 1439

Re: Newbie with Two Tanks

Best way to tell is see if the Operculum is still intact. If it is they're still alive as it will quickly detach when the MTS dies.
by Vorteil
Thu May 19, 2022 1:26 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Thorax color
Replies: 7
Views: 475

Re: Thorax color

That's just the various color the Opae Ula come in.
by Vorteil
Wed May 18, 2022 4:29 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Thorax color
Replies: 7
Views: 475

Re: Thorax color

I assume you're looking at the saddle like these? I do have quite a few like this but not all seem to develop into eggs. Not sure how long they stay this way but I assume it's a good sign.
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by Vorteil
Tue May 17, 2022 8:09 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Cycle a tank with no light?
Replies: 6
Views: 366

Re: Cycle a tank with no light?

Lighting is necessary IMO. What about a USB powdered light? Keep in mind if you used distilled or RO water it will take time if all you're doing is waiting on it. It's pure brackish water void of anything. The light will help algae to grow in there.
by Vorteil
Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:45 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Brown mold?
Replies: 3
Views: 285

Re: Brown mold?

That's quite a bit of it in there. I don't think the shrimp will make a dent in it. I'd be more concerned as to what's causing it as it will eventually take of the tank.
by Vorteil
Tue Mar 29, 2022 9:44 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: My first berried female! STOKED!
Replies: 8
Views: 533

Re: My first berried female! STOKED!

That's the coolest when your females release and you have floaters. Non stop staring I'm sure.
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