Solstice_Lacer Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 Updated full tank shot, and some snail shots 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 (edited) A yummy blanched beet leaf for the shrimp crew Edited August 11, 2022 by Solstice_Lacer Spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 The next morning 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 So I got a couple aquarium coop heaters recently, and I figured since I now have the amazing technology of warmth, I would add a new member to the invert tank: vampire shrimp! He/she is an awesome blue color, and after drip acclimating has now taken up residence in the tank. It's awesome to watch it wave its little fan hands. Hopefully it gets comfortable. I know they are shy. It is currently under a rock cave near the front of the tank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 The new vampire shrimp seems to be settling in. Not as super shy as I thought it might be. Forgive my glass, I need to clean it. I'm thinking of calling it Dr. Zoidberg. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 Some better footage of my new vampire shrimp 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 Haven't shown an updated pic of this tank recently. I just cleaned the glass so seems like a good time. Currently still obsessed with the new shrimp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted October 24, 2022 Author Share Posted October 24, 2022 Vampire shrimp in the early morning before the lights turn on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 Happy Halloween everyone. This tank seems to be going well. I made my vampire shrimp a new cave and she immediately took to it. It's hard to see in the pic but she's in there. Also discovered my camera's negative mode, which seemed Halloween appropriate. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 Can a vampire (shrimp) and an assassin (snail) be roommates? Yes apparently. This is the first I've seen them interact. There was an "over zealous" cleaning incident where Vampirella accidentally shoved Shelly a little while attempting to clean off her shell. They made up and went their own ways. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 Shelly the assassin moved back to the minnow tank, so say hello to my new ivory mystery snail: pearl! They are too dang cute and I wanted a slightly more noticeable/active center piece invert for this tank. Vampy shrimp is super cool but mostly hangs out in one place or another waving at me. Things different with this snail vs my previous/first mysteries: -Got this from a reputable online store instead of petco -constant 75F tank -crushed coral in the substrate -no dang planaria! Wish me luck. She/he seemed to perk up pretty quickly. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 (edited) So I think Pearl is actually Earl. Pretty sure I saw his sheath. In any case, he's beautiful. Here's a video montage of him stalking and eating a beet leaf. Edited November 20, 2022 by Solstice_Lacer Spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 Climbing trees. He's so talented. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 Haven't posted in a while but things are ok. Vampirella the vampire shrimp had a successful molt and is still doing well. Earl the mystery snail is crawling all over and putting on size. The cherry shrimp colony seems to be thriving. My hornwort was slowly dying, I think from the consistent 75F temp, so I pulled it all out. I added some water spangles for dangling root action. My Amazon sword also put out a runner, which I tucked down to the substrate and is now growing two new plants. Added root tabs for them. 👍 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 Shrimp doing their thing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 I got my ivory mystery snail Earl a magenta friend. It's a fairly dark magenta from what I've seen, but I do like it. Earl (in the bottom pic) has learned to take little bits of food from me at the surface. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 Found my vampire shrimp hanging out in the filter tube. It came out to look at me recording and went back in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 Traveling buddies Earl and Doug 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted May 15, 2023 Author Share Posted May 15, 2023 Update time. Bad and good. Unfortunately my vampire shrimp's second molt was not successful, and it passed away. I don't know what changed since the previous successful molt. However, everything else seems to be thriving, including a third mystery snail. An olive jade to join the ivory and magenta. I found them all hanging out on one of the trees today. There's also still lots of cherry shrimp as well as some pink ramshorn snails. My Amazon sword is sending multiple shoots out that have been growing new plants. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted May 17, 2023 Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 Some of the gang munching on a green bean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted May 19, 2023 Author Share Posted May 19, 2023 Just Doug the mystery snail making an epic climbing transfer. They never fail to entertain me. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 I’m so sorry about your shrimp. I heard once they are wild caught and the method used is hard on them. I love your new mystery trio. They are so fun. 🤗 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted May 22, 2023 Author Share Posted May 22, 2023 Found Doug sleeping in one of the Amazon sword runner plants. Then he woke up and saw Jade below him and decided to drop in. And I actually managed to record it. With a brief appearance from Earl at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted August 2, 2023 Author Share Posted August 2, 2023 (edited) Been a little while. I recently got a Japanese trap door snail, and I think she came pregnant. Today I spotted what I believe are two babies, who don't match the appearance of any other snails in the tank and look basically like little versions of the big momma. Any thoughts @Guppysnail (or others)? First pic is the big one, other two are suspected babies. Edited August 2, 2023 by Solstice_Lacer Clarity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Yuppers. That’s how my newborn Wizard and pianos look. Congratulations 🎉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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