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WaterPhoenix
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by WaterPhoenix »
They came in last friday. Had to feed them after acclimating them, to avoid fights. They aready have nice color to them!

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Neonshrimp
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by Neonshrimp »
Good news

, I hope they continue to do well! Please keep us updated.
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Mustafa
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And if you have a decent camera feel free to post some pictures over time so other people can see the progression from juvenile to adult.
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WaterPhoenix
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by WaterPhoenix »
I don't have a digi camera. But I will get one by the end of the week.

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badflash
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by badflash »
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You should start selling good digital cameras cheap here. Every new member ends up needing one!
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ToddnBecka
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by ToddnBecka »
I'd love to find a good camera...cheap

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Mustafa
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by Mustafa »
badflash wrote:Mustafa-
You should start selling good digital cameras cheap here. Every new member ends up needing one!
Maybe in a few years....with a "PetshrimpCam" logo on it.

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WaterPhoenix
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by WaterPhoenix »
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by slow growing, how long will take for them to grow to adulthood?

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WaterPhoenix
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by WaterPhoenix »
Evil little shrimp! One killed a ghost shrimp twice his size, over a coconut cave.

the smaller ones just hover away.
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Newjohn
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by Newjohn »
WaterPhoenix
The joys of the learning curve, with a new Species.
Good Luck with Your new Fuzzies,
John
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Neonshrimp
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by Neonshrimp »
From what I have heard Macros are the more agressive shrimp as you have seen. Sorry about your loss

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WaterPhoenix
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by WaterPhoenix »
Not to sound mean or anything thing but they will eventually become food for the macros.

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by Mustafa »
WaterPhoenix wrote:Mustafa-
by slow growing, how long will take for them to grow to adulthood?

Give them a few months.
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WaterPhoenix
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by WaterPhoenix »
Thanks mustafa. The macros are eating the dead ghost, the ghost is going to a good cause.

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YuccaPatrol
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by YuccaPatrol »
Well, I can't imagine anything more nutritious for a carnivorous shrimp than another shrimp.
It's good for shrimp because it's
made from shrimp
I'll be following your reports on your experience with this "new" species.