Newbie!

aardvark · Post by **aardvark** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 4:41 pm

Howdy all!

Just got into Shrimpies about 3 weeks ago; got 20 (ish) RCSin a 10 gal tank with 2 Mystery Snails.

All doing good, one of the females dropped eggs a week ago, and I noticed another with eggs last night:

Snails have been busy also; got 5 clutches of eggs on tank lid.

Great site here!

Art

Newjohn · Post by **Newjohn** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 6:07 pm

Hello aardvark
And Welcome to the Forum.

It looks like you have a good start at a RCS colony.
If all goes well, you will soon be over run with Babies.

Just remember,
To feed sparingly, and keep up on your water changes.
John

badflash · Post by **badflash** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 6:38 pm

Welcome! Yes, apple snails work well with RCS. They sort of make a little over feeding not very important. I find they both like cooked dandelion greens.

Keep up the good work! Soon you'll be ready for another tank.

Neonshrimp · Post by **Neonshrimp** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 9:50 pm

Welcome to the hobby and the forum. I am sure you will find what you need on the site. Thanks for the nice picture

Keep use updated!

Shrimp&Snails · Post by **Shrimp&Snails** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 4:06 am

The only problem I have found with keeping apple snails with shrimp is the tank space each snail requires....that and the fact they are poop machines.

aardvark · Post by **aardvark** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 4:22 am

That they are!

What I'm going to do with baby shrimpies and snails I haven't figured out yet; will cross that bridge when I get to it.

Do have a few feelers out to fellow fish people...

badflash · Post by **badflash** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 8:08 am

I just joined an aquarium club locally. They were really amazed at my shrimp & snails. My extras will have no trouble finding homes.

Neonshrimp · Post by **Neonshrimp** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 8:17 am

That is an excellent way to lighten a crowded tank and to expand the hobby