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New Snails

MtnFishBoy — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:55:14 GMT

Does anyone have any suggestions for snails? I am planning to put them in a tank by themselves and let them breed. What would be the best food to feed them? I know that they like plants/algae, but is there any specific kind of food that makes them more likely to breed?

Red Cherry Shrimp

Courtney — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:40:07 GMT

What fish are these shrimp compatible with? I would like to put a few RCS in my 10 gal. and maybe get them to breed once established. The fish I have already are: 5 neon tetras, 1 flame dwarf gourami(male), 1 fancy guppy(male), and a corydora. I also have a few live plants: Water Wisteria, Java Moss, Java Fern, and a dwarf water lily.

covering filter intake for shrimp

ogum — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:15:54 GMT

Hi everyone, I have a 20 gallon tank cycled and everything, but the filter is one of those that hangs on the back of the tank, and sucks in water through a tube that goes down. I have heard people say to cover the intake, but I'm not quite sure how to do that?

Or would it be better just to use a sponge filter?

Shrimp?

Armand — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:59:02 GMT

I do!

Trumpet Snails

Miller — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:35:12 GMT

Just wanting some information on trumpet snails. Do they have to have a sand or can they live in gravel? If I ever had a sand tank I would definetly get trumpet snails considering the fact they mainly stay in the gravel.

Shirmp and guppies

guppygirl1990 — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:24:36 GMT

I was wondering if I could add some shirmp with my guppies.Its a 20 gallon with alot of plants in it.I was thinking about bambo shirmp.I have neven kept shirmp before how much care do they need?Thanks.

What can I add?

CHUUNNNKKKK!!!! — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:29:55 GMT

I have a 6 gallon hex with 3 gold danios and 3 zebra danios. I wanna know if there is a snail or shrimp (or other) that I could add that would be safe. Thanks!

snails

goldfishkid — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:03:58 GMT

i've got a 20 gal tank bowfront w/2 fantail goldfish & 4 snails i found in a lake i was visiting but i don't know i'f my fantails will get will they?

What's your favourite invertabrate?

FastFoward5k — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:39:35 GMT

Mine's the Banded Shrimp, how about you?

ghost shrimp...

midnighter — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:12:59 GMT

I was thinking about getting a few ghost shrimp to add to my small 2.5gallon tank with my male Betta fish. I was just curious if that would be an ok thing to do. and if so, what all would I need for the shrimp to make them feel comfortable. and any other hint/tips/advice on taking care of them would be appreciated.

need adivce on shrimp or snails

filipem — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:59:58 GMT

I was thinking of getting some shrimp or snails for my ten gallon. Just to help clean up left over food and stir up the gravel. I don't want anything too big or anything that requires special food or conditions. I also plan on breeding the two german rams in the ten gallon so what ever I get can't be a threat to eggs or fry. Any suggestions?

I think my shrimp died

octopuslover — Sat, 24 May 2008 06:40:48 GMT

Yesterday I took everything out of my tank to clean it and I didn't see my bamboo shrimp anywhere. I guessing he died and got eaten. Should I get another one ?

Red Cherry shrimp

filipem — Tue, 06 May 2008 21:03:24 GMT

I have been thing of getting a few of these for one of my tanks does anyone know if they are compatible with Discus or German Rams?

snails

staffordmom — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:04:04 GMT

I bought live plants and so, of course, now I have snails. My question is should I just leave them alone or get rid of them? Will it hurt to just leave them in there? I guess they might eat holes in my plants, huh?

staffordmom

snails

Krib — Sun, 18 May 2008 18:49:44 GMT

I've never had much luck on snails, what's the secret. Any advice?

Shrimp in a 1 Gallon

Squid — Sat, 10 May 2008 15:46:08 GMT

I've got a 1 gallon tank with a hood, light, filter, two bamboo stalks and some java moss. I would like to have it as a shrimp only tank but I don't know how many I could have in there. Ghost shrimp are the most common kind I have seen in my LFS, so how many of these guys would be alright?

Are there any particular things I should do to make this a good shrimp home?

Fish bullies

Fisher86 — Sun, 04 May 2008 19:48:58 GMT

My 2 year old, 3inch, redtail shark keeps picking on my , 10 month old khuli loach which is only an inch ,maybe a little more. Whenever I feed them or he tries to swim about the tank, the "shark attack" begins. As you can imagine it's quite difficult to remove either one to another tank. I have lots of plants and they both move very quickly. Help anyone?

Your favorite invertabrate

fredburger999 — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:58:27 GMT

My favorite would be octopusses. Or is it octopi? Blah, whatever.

Shrimp Safe for Your Community

jfish13 — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 08:36:08 GMT

Cherry Shrimp, blueberry shrimp, ghost shrimp, amano shrimp, flower shrimp,bumblebee shrimp, crystal red shrimp, red nosed shrimp, tiger shrimp, and green shrimp are just a few of the so much more varieties available to the hobbyist for community tanks. If you are a member and know of another freshwater shrimp safe for communitys. Just say so by kindly replying.

Bettas and shrimp?

Mindnova — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:51:59 GMT

My wife has taken a interest in Bettas but I get to do the ground work. So heres my Idea of a setup for her that I think allows me to finally get to keep shrimp.

First I will use a 20 gal. long tank and divide it into three sections. This will allow her to have three bettas and then I can plant the tank and put shrimp in among the bettas. This way I just need one filter system for the setup.

Or would I be better off with multiple tanks for the bettas and shrimp. I have limited room and between my back problems and my heart condition lifting is out of the question. But I must say fish keeping is giving me the therapy of owning a pets and indoor gardening.

Thank you all for you input.

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