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Hello I just yesterday bought 10 ghost shrimp. 7 made it so far =\ due to bad water at LFS.

ANYWAYS...Three ladys are holding eggs, I have read that you need green water outside, I need to know if there is a way they could have these eggs in my tank? Also what I'll need to buy to feed them. Also I have a tiny vile of iodine that a friend gave me for them thing is I need to know when to put it in, and how much as well as what kind of iodine I need to buy when this small sample runs out. I should be kicked for not learning this before, but I didn't think I would get some with eggs another stupid thing.

The ones that died looked pretty sad when they were put in the QT tank, I think the others will make it. My water is alot better then that tank I got them out of.

Well if anyone could help that would be great, and thanks if you do =p

Angel Eel

Last edited by angeleel at 28-Apr-2005 13:38

ANYWAYS...Three ladys are holding eggs, I have read that you need green water outside, I need to know if there is a way they could have these eggs in my tank? Also what I'll need to buy to feed them. Also I have a tiny vile of iodine that a friend gave me for them thing is I need to know when to put it in, and how much as well as what kind of iodine I need to buy when this small sample runs out. I should be kicked for not learning this before, but I didn't think I would get some with eggs another stupid thing.

Be aware that the eggs are not necessarily fertile; it would be best to isolate them, as the resultant larvae easily pass through breeder nets, are consumed by most all fish, and are killed by most means of mechanical filtration. They will accept (green water is not necessarily essential) very finely powdered generic flakes/granules, liquid fry foods, and liquid marine invertebrate foods.

Is the 'iodine' medical-purpose or specifically formulated for marine invertebrates? The former substance will kill your shrimp, while the latter (what one colloquially refers to as 'iodine' is not typically that element, per se, but rather associated compounds) is absolutely unnecessary (perhaps even in marine aquaria) [and, especially without freshwater testing kits (as employed by local water authorities for surface water/drinking water assessment), risky to dose]; there is absolutely no empirical evidence supporting the notion that shrimp are even capable of taking up "iodine" from the water column. What they do require should be met through consumption of foodstuffs (Penaeus chinensis experiences optimum growth when "iodine" comprises 0.003% of its diet).



Last edited by Veneer at 28-Apr-2005 15:37

Thanks alot!!

Just what I wanted


Angel Eel