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THE SHRIMP
Around 2000 shrimp species exist in the oceans,
but only a few of them are sold in the reef hobby.
Consequently, the scope of this article is about the
ones you are most likely to see at your local fish shop
or on the Internet.
SAVE THE REEFS
Like all crustaceans, shrimp molt on a regular basis. The technical term for molting is ecdysis. Ecdysis is often timed to the lunar cycle and, depending on the species, will usually correspond with a new moon. The reason for this is that shrimp are very vulnerable after they molt as their new exoskeleton will be very soft, so they prefer to do it in the complete darkness of a new moon. Prior to molting, a shrimp will usually not eat for a couple of days and may not clean its exoskeleton. You may see diatoms growing on the exoskeleton because of this. It may also become secretive during this time as the shrimp may be re-absorbing some of the calcium from its current exoskeleton to use in the new skeleton, therefore its armour will not be as strong. To begin the molting process, the animal will shrink its body internally so that the flesh pulls away from the current exoskeleton. It then shrugs off the old exoskeleton and expands its body with water so that it is now larger than its previous exoskeleton. At this point, the outer layer of its body is just chitin, a protein polymer. This is used as a framework to fuse calcium carbonate to and over the next two days, the exoskeleton will become hard as it is impregnated with calcium carbonate.
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A note about shrimp and all aquatic invertebrates for that matter: Many of the so-called medications for fish are deadly to shrimp and other crustaceans and other invertebrates. Such products should say, "May be harmful to invertebrates" or "Do not use if invertebrates are present." Some parasitic medications and those with heavy metals such as copper are most deadly and should be avoided. Antibiotics are usually safe for shrimp. M
Mantis shrimp, these crustaceans are formidable predators equipped with two razor-sharp claws, which are used to capture prey. Like the terrestrial praying mantis, they can snatch prey by thrusting their barbed claws forward with lighting speed, no easy task underwater.
Member Over the past few months since I have acquired a nice piece of live rock I have been missing 2 shrimp (fire),3 peppermint,1 pygmy angel,1injured green chromis(dead),1injured fancy sea bass (dead) .Injurys on the 2 fish were like a dark line running up and down on body.I have since taken new piece of live rock out and put in quarantine trying to starve out a possible mantis shrimp. Is this a good guess???? What else could it be?
REPLY: YES, maybe, some say when you hear clicking, popping or snapping noises coming from your tank, you have a Mantis Shrimp. Others say this is not so, that you have a Pistol Shrimp, and not a Mantis Shrimp. You will have to find it to be sure. First and foremost, whenever dealing with Mantis Shrimp it is wise to ALWAYS wear a pair of heavy gloves! That said, here are methods you can use to remove an unwanted shrimp from your aquarium.
If you have found it has taken up residence in a piece of live rock, watch and wait patiently for it to go into its cavity (hole). Once its in the rock, because your live rock may have other marine life on it you do not want to loose, remove the piece of live rock and place it in a bucket or container with saltwater. Pick up the rock, and using a turkey baster or syringe, squirt freshwater into the hole. The shrimp should either come flying out of the hole, or eventually coming out after many squirts, and patience. Use the same method mentioned above, but use carbonated water or club soda instead. Dip or place the rock into a bucket of freshwater, but only use this method if you are not concerned about losing any other marine life that may be living on the rock. You can remove the live rock and place it in a bucket, container, or just the sink without any water at all. With patience and baiting the Mantis Shrimp may crawl out on its own, but this does not always work well. The shrimp can be as patient and persistent as you, and it turns out to be waiting game.
Mantis Shrimp are nocturnal feeders, so they are best caught out in the open at night in a dark tank. Once again, sitting, waiting, watching and moving quickly can work if you can catch them out in the open away from their burrow or cavity by scooping them with a net. Use natural predators like Triggerfishes to combat them. Buy or make a trap. There are many commercial traps on the market designed specifically for catching Mantis Shrimps, or you can build your own. When removing a Mantis Shrimp, it is not always an easy task. It takes patience, time, and if one method doesn't work, try another. Be Careful of its pinchers. (Claws) Good Luck.....
BOXER/CORAL BANDED SHRIMP
Boxer Shrimps are good additions to community aquariums. However, be aware that they are capable of capturing and destroying very small fishes if you have a fully grown or almost fully grown specimen. This is rare, but it does occur occasionally. They tend to be aggressive towards other shrimp species - so if you have more than one variety of shrimp - ensure their quarters are large enough to keep a safe distance. You will find that the larger the Boxer is, the more likely it is to be aggressive towards other species.
Shrimp for the Tropical Marine Aquarium Around 2000 shrimp species exist in the oceans, but only a few of them are sold in the reef hobby. Consequently, I have chosen to limit the scope of this article to the ones you are most likely to see at your local fish shop.
All About Shrimp Shrimp Care
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SHRIMP AND KRILL The Looksmart Guide Cleaner Shrimp Parasite and algae-eating little creatures that do well in quality aquariums. Read this personal account to get an idea of what they are like.
Coral Banded Shrimp - Fish Pick Good addition to any aquarium, though some guidelines do need to be followed for it to thrive. Read this profile which offers care details.
Ecosope - Antarctic Krill Offers a complete look at the compound eye of this Southern Hemisphere arthropod. Includes detailed photos, articles, and species information.
MSN Encarta - Krill Overview of these crustaceans provides a physical description, and details on habitat and scientific classification. Find related links.
MSN Encarta - Shrimp Provides geographical, habitat, and taxonomic info and mentions two common species.
Palaemonetes - Marine Biological Laboratory Provides a brief profile with scientific classifications and habitat information on the species commonly known as the grass shrimp.
Plankton Productivity - Krill Presents a brief profile of the arthropod, including a section devoted to the measuring techniques of krill.
Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp Resource is chock full of information about the cleaner shrimp, and how it fares in home aquariums. Shrimp have never been so interesting. Learn to cultivate and care for these fascinating, albeit short-lived, crustaceans.
Shrimp - The Krib Text-only resource that takes away some of the mystery surrounding shrimp. Read about their care and diet, breeding, and cleaning abilities.
Breeder of specializing in rare ``mutant'' colorisations of the shrimp that we know as Caridina japonica (or, as some say it is, Caridina serrata. Some spell it as Caredina sp instead of Caridina sp.)
"If you are beginner of your aquarium life, it is a little difficult for you to keep them alive. If you already keep plants in your aquarium, you can keep the shrimps healthy. NO ammonia in the tank. It is fatal for them. They need pure & clean water. Normal bee shrimps are tough, but Crystal Red Shrimps are very sensitive. PH 6.2--7.2 and temp 22--25 degrees celcius PH 7.5 or over is dangerous for bee shrimps. Filtration is necessary. I use charcole & carbone filtration. "EHEIM" style filtration is recommended, but I'm now using upper flow filtration for my 12 gal (45 litter) tank, with no problem. Chemicals are not good for them. Their life span is about 15 months. They're adults in 6 months. An adult Crystal Red spawns 20-30 babies monthly. If you find eggs under their bodies, you will see babies after 3 weeks. They may eat algae, but other food is recommended for them. Fantinalis antipyretica/Riccia fluitans (a kind of moss) are good for them. Boilt spinach is their favorite. As soon as you put spinach in your tank, they will come to eat it. You may treat to them one or two spinach every 3 days. If they ignore spinach, It is a time to change water. (Bad water conditions)"
THE FRESHWATER SHRIMP
The goal in presenting this information was to provide a single comprehensive comparison of the various freshwater shrimp species mentioned in the aquarium hobby.
Spawning the Japanese Marsh Shrimp ``Yamato-numa-ebi'' ---directly translated as the `Japanese marsh shrimp', and occasionally known as the `algae eating shrimp', or the `Amano shrimp'.
animals currently sold by the name AES (Algae eating shrimp) are under the scientific name Caridina japonica
Pistel Shrimp (Alpheus sp.) QUICK STATS Care Level: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Reef Compatible: Yes Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, sg 1.023-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4 Max. Size: 2½" Color Form: Assorted Diet: Omnivore Origin: Caribbean, Eastern Asia Family: Alpheidae The Pistol Shrimp may also be called Symbiosis Shrimp and Snapping Shrimp. It is found in a variety of colors and sizes. Pistol Shrimp are not easily sexed, but the males of many species are thought to have a larger pincher. The sound it makes comes from an appendage on the pincher which moves when the pincher is opened or closed and water is ejected. The Pistol Shrimp can be easily confused with Mantis Shrimp if judged by sound only. Unlike the Mantis Shrimp, it is not harmful and will not pose any threat in the tank, with the possible exception of smaller shrimp. The name Symbiotic Shrimp comes from the equally beneficial relationship the Pistol Shrimp has with gobies (e.g.;Amblyeleotris or Stonogobiops). The goby, with better eyesight, warns the shrimp of predators. The shrimp share its food with the goby. Depending upon the species, Pistol Shrimp may also have symbiotic relationships with sponges, corals, or anemones (e.g.; Bartholomea annulata).
It is beneficial to the tank as it churns the sand. It thrives in environments with sand, rock caves, and dim light. If in pairs, one will often stand guard at the burrow while the other is inside. The Pistol Shrimp is intolerant of copper or high nitrate levels, but needs a correct level of iodine in the water to promote proper molting.
Pistol Shrimp will accept freeze-dried and frozen foods and bottom feeder tablets, as well as scavenge for algae in the aquarium.
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Gulfview Marine
Member,Dale Barger
Gulfview Marine
Live Rock , We have four classes of Live Rock... Gorgonians & Sponges, based on availability... Gulf Sand , Taken next to natural reefs... Inverts, Crabs & Snails, etc.. |
Gulfview Wholesale Marine specializes in
Aquaculture, Live Rock, Gulf Sand, Gargonian, Coral, Sponges, Snails, and
Crabs. Since 1988, Gulfview has been a live rock harvester and established
a solid reputation for the quality to which they are committed. We strive
for quality... not quantity.
Gulfview is one of the few aquaculturalists permitted by the government to harvest rock specifically grown for the marine aquarium in the Gulf of Mexico.
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