Abhishek wrote:You might then well create a new breed itself
We will name it as Cardina cf. Rajivensis
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Abhishek wrote:You might then well create a new breed itself
We will name it as Cardina cf. Rajivensis
aawnaik wrote:Can we keep Shripms & Ramarezi together?
JayC i'm glad to see you here and i'm thankful that you personally took the initiative to join the forum and to provide valuable tips to us. By far Abhishek and a few other hobbyists have worked really heard to promote shrimpkeeping and your presence will surely strengthen their efforts.JayC wrote:I'll add one point here which you guys have not touched on.
You seem to have gained some knowledgeable insights into what you should feed your shrimps.
A varied diet is best. Processed foods mixed with fresh foods like vegetables, leaves, and fruits (as long as there are no traces of fertilisers or pesticides). Be careful if you buy vegetables/fruits from shops. It's very likely that the growers have used pesticides. Even a little trace of it can wipe your tank. - Did I say be careful? The benefits of vege/fruits are good though, so don't let your shrimps miss out.
Some processed food from speciality shrimp focussed manufacturers like Benibachi, Mosura is much better than using foods designed for fish. Fish food is ok for fish, not for shrimps. They will SURVIVE on it. But will not THRIVE on it.
There are other good brands too, but not sure if you can get them ... Low Keys, RAC (Ryu Aqua Creator), Borneo Wild, Ebita Breed, and Shirakura.
The Japanese are not the only ones that make good food products. The Germans are right up there too.
GLASGARTEN Shrimp Dinner, is one to look out for.
In Aus, we have a local forum member who has made his own food for sale called "Shrimp Crack".
http://www.bossaquaria.com.au/shrimp-crack-30g/
Everyone who has used this food says their shrimps went NUTs over it.
These foods above are good, BUT, they are mostly vegetable based, some are supplemented with minerals.
But that's not enough!!! If that is all you feed them, they are missing out on a crucial portion of their diet.
What you probably might not be aware of is these little shrimps crave protein occasionally.
By protein, I mean meat!
Have you not seen how shrimps will graze on other dead shrimps? They are opportunistic feeders in the wild.
I don't suggest you place a dead fish in the tank, that will foul the water in a hurry.
Instead, provide your shrimpy friends with some Frozen Blood Worms once a week. And only enough to ensure they are all eaten.
This will reduce cannibalism.
It gives them the energy to moult properly.
Successful moults will lead to more berried females !!
Frozen worms eliminates the risk of introducing bacteria into the tank.
I guarantee you will see fights between shrimps trying to eat frozen blood worms. I've seen little shrimp tug-o-war fights break out when two shrimps battle for the same worm.
If you have been having trouble getting some of your shrimps to get berried, then try feeding them some protein.
Note: the % protein you see on the bottle/packaging of bought foods, is NOT the same as feeding them Frozen Blood Worms.
Any brand of frozen blood worms is fine, as long as you trust the quality.
You're welcome. I do this for the love of the hobby. I want to see it succeed and advance.sushant wrote: JayC i'm glad to see you here and i'm thankful that you personally took the initiative to join the forum and to provide valuable tips to us. By far Abhishek and a few other hobbyists have worked really heard to promote shrimpkeeping and your presence will surely strengthen their efforts.