How do I bring out the full color in my wood shrimp?

theshrimp_123 · Post by **theshrimp_123** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 10:10 am

Wanted to know because I have seen some pretty colors and some pretty drab colors.

Bradimus · Post by **Bradimus** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 11:55 am

A large part of it depends on the shrimp's mood. Give her a happy home, and she will show her best colors. Supplying foods high in carotenoids will enhance the natural colors.

theshrimp_123 · Post by **theshrimp_123** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 1:37 pm

thanks, but, uh, what are carotenoids?

Jackie · Post by **Jackie** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 4:59 pm

theshrimp_123 wrote:thanks, but, uh, what are carotenoids?

http://www.astaxanthin.org/carotenoids.htm

amber2461 · Post by **amber2461** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 10:00 pm

Wow, thanks for the info !

theshrimp_123 · Post by **theshrimp_123** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 7:28 am

thanks

reinnie · Post by **reinnie** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 8:38 am

Jackie wrote:
theshrimp_123 wrote:thanks, but, uh, what are carotenoids?
http://www.astaxanthin.org/carotenoids.htm

Where can I buy Wood shrimp food containing carotenoids? THX

Bradimus · Post by **Bradimus** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 11:03 am

Buy a high quality spirulina flake. This may take some searching at your LFS. Most foods labelled 'spirulina' actually contain little spirulina.

Powder the flakes before feeding the shrimp.

reinnie · Post by **reinnie** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 12:41 pm

Bradimus wrote:Buy a high quality spirulina flake. This may take some searching at your LFS. Most foods labelled 'spirulina' actually contain little spirulina.

Powder the flakes before feeding the shrimp.

A lot of people have use LFS. Since I'm new, I'm assuming it stands for Local Food Store?

Bradimus · Post by **Bradimus** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 1:57 pm

Local Fish Store

reinnie · Post by **reinnie** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 3:32 pm

[quote="Bradimus"]Buy a high quality spirulina flake. This may take some searching at your LFS. Most foods labelled 'spirulina' actually contain little spirulina.
quote]

Can I feed them the Spirulina powder capsule that they sell at the health store? and how much do I feed them?

reinnie · Post by **reinnie** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 3:34 pm

Bradimus wrote:Buy a high quality spirulina flake. This may take some searching at your LFS. Most foods labelled 'spirulina' actually contain little spirulina.

Powder the flakes before feeding the shrimp.

Is this the same thing as blue green algae.

Again, thanks for all your help!

Bradimus · Post by **Bradimus** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 7:38 pm

It is a BGA. There are many kinds.

reinnie wrote: Can I feed them the Spirulina powder capsule that they sell at the health store? and how much do I feed them?

Check first to see if it has any preservatives. If not, you should be fine. I would pre-disolve the power in water before adding it. It is hard to say how much. Try this: Estimate how much flake food you would feed fish of the same size. Cut that amount in half. Crumble this up as much as possible. Give this much powder once or twice a week. If things go well, you can slowly increase the amount.

What kind of filter are you using? Is there a stong current?

reinnie · Post by **reinnie** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 8:00 pm

Bradimus wrote:
What kind of filter are you using? Is there a stong current?

I'm using a Rena Filstar Canister Filter XP3, this current is kind of strong even though it is at the lowest setting.

Then I have a Second Nature Whisper 2 power filter, this current is also set at its lowest.