Daniel Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 I went on a collecting trip yesterday to get stock for the 1930s Historically Accurate Planted Aquarium. I visited several eastern North Carolina roadside ditches and ponds and a collected a lot of nice plants and fish. I also scored scores of 'grass shrimp' or whatever these are. They were found in soft, warm, acidic freshwater mainly in grassy areas. The water was tea colored from all the tannins. Has anyone spawned them? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Ellison Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 I have never heard of those shrimp. Are they native to NC? I wonder if I could get something cool up in the national park with permission not course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, Ben Ellison said: I have never heard of those shrimp. Are they native to NC? Definitely native. I always run into them when collecting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Ellison Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 They kinda resemble a ghost shrimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 50 minutes ago, Ben Ellison said: They kinda resemble a ghost shrimp That's another name for them. They are nearly invisible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Ellison Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 I have let a few live in my tanks but they tend to get eaten over time,but at 33 cents per I like to watch em and my fish think they are tastey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 Here is a video of the ones I just caught. They sure are cute! I think this one just molted and is eating its carapace. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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