TeeJay Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 On 7/18/2022 at 5:27 PM, Beardedbillygoat1975 said: I had a plant order come in last week where only 1 of 4 Buce survived the shipping so I agree, wait, take you time and order plants when it is ready in another month or so. Yes and that's where I need to order from. There the only ones around that carry exactly what I want so gonna play the waiting game 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 There may be some big news coming to the shrimp tank today. Stay tuned this evening and see what may be happening in the shrimp tank adventure! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 So the moment you all have been waiting for. The big news! The shrimp bug just wouldn't let go and a new friend had some juvenile cherry shrimp so she brought 15 over to me today to start the new colony! Right now there just in a breeder box with a bit of plants while I acclimate them to my water parameters. My water and the water they were previously in come from the same water supply so I hope the transition to go smoothly. The tank has been set up for a solid 50 days with the snails in there the majority of the 50 days. So got mg to acclimate them slowly over the next hour or so until the temps match up. I know I said I planned on waiting longer but I think with the steps I have taken getting there new home set up they should do well. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick-In-Of-TheSea Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 (edited) On 7/24/2022 at 6:55 PM, TeeJay said: So the moment you all have been waiting for. The big news! The shrimp bug just wouldn't let go and a new friend had some juvenile cherry shrimp so she brought 15 over to me today to start the new colony! Right now there just in a breeder box with a bit of plants while I acclimate them to my water parameters. My water and the water they were previously in come from the same water supply so I hope the transition to go smoothly. The tank has been set up for a solid 50 days with the snails in there the majority of the 50 days. So got mg to acclimate them slowly over the next hour or so until the temps match up. I know I said I planned on waiting longer but I think with the steps I have taken getting there new home set up they should do well. Yay!!! This is awesome! I don’t think you’ll have a problem @TeeJay. Shrimp have such a small bioload. (Now you have some critters that will actually appreciate the banquet food blocks.) Edited July 24, 2022 by Chick-In-Of-TheSea 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 As well with the shrimp we also got a couple nice young dwarf sagittaria to put in the tank as well. I knew I wanted some for the shrimp tank so that was a nice added bonus to go along with the shrimps. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 Here is a better pic now that they are calming down as I get them acclimated to my water. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎊🎈 They look great. I hope they do fabulous for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anitstuk Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 They look fantastic!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 Ok just spent the last 90 mins drip acclimating the new shrimpy friends to there new water. They did very well. Just added them into the tank from the breeder box they were in. I turned off the lights so they can relax and enjoy there new home in peace. We will check back in the morning and see how there doing. As well this morning I split up one almond leaf and added it to the tank so it can soak and sink for them to snack on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 Got up this morning to check on our new shrimpy friends. They seem to be adjusting well. Swimming all around and hopping on the backs of there mystery snail friends. Of course there little buggers to get pics of. Maybe when it's feeding time I can get better shits of them 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 Shrimps have been in there new home 24 hours now. A few have been out and about. Some hiding in the Java moss mat. Gave them just one Xtreme shrimpee stick in there dish just to start with for today. I dont expect them to eat much right now while still getting used to there new home. But I am very happy with how the tank has turned out so far. As the weather cools down I will be ordering more fun plants and things for there home. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick-In-Of-TheSea Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) Is that a little mystery snail on the filter? Also I believe I spot a bladder snail. I’m trying to find the shrimp but it’s like playing Where’s Waldo? Maybe next time you drop in a boiled veggie we will see all the shrimp. Edited July 25, 2022 by Chick-In-Of-TheSea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Your gold bladder snails have grown so well 😍 and the mystery snail shells look amazing! You are one fantastic invert Dad! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 On 7/25/2022 at 7:03 PM, Chick-In-Of-TheSea said: Is that a little mystery snail on the filter? Also I believe I spot a bladder snail. I’m trying to find the shrimp but it’s like playing Where’s Waldo? Maybe next time you drop in a boiled veggie we will see all the shrimp. Those are bladder snails on the filter and front bottom glass from @Guppysnail. Just the two mystery snails in the tank up front and center. Yes the shrimpy's are kind of hiding right now. I'm sure the more they get used to the tank they will come out more. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 Ok so I found a few so I just snapped a couple of pics @Chick-In-Of-TheSea @Guppysnail On 7/25/2022 at 7:15 PM, Guppysnail said: Your gold bladder snails have grown so well 😍 and the mystery snail shells look amazing! You are one fantastic invert Dad! Yes they come from good stock. Maybe it's someone you know. 🥰 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick-In-Of-TheSea Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 @TeeJay!! They are so cute!! 😍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 On 7/25/2022 at 7:37 PM, TeeJay said: Those are bladder snails on the filter and front bottom glass from @Guppysnail. Just the two mystery snails in the tank up front and center. Yes the shrimpy's are kind of hiding right now. I'm sure the more they get used to the tank they will come out more. Will the shrimp eat boiled veggies too? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardedbillygoat1975 Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 @TeeJayfirst off congratulations! You’ve been super patient and it’s an excellent build. Yes, they will eat boiled vegetables. I don’t leave them in for more than 8-12 hours. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 26, 2022 Author Share Posted July 26, 2022 On 7/25/2022 at 8:20 PM, Beardedbillygoat1975 said: @TeeJayfirst off congratulations! You’ve been super patient and it’s an excellent build. Yes, they will eat boiled vegetables. I don’t leave them in for more than 8-12 hours. Thankyou my good man. It was worth the wait. I can wait to see how they grow and start having little shrimpletts in hopefully a couple of months. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 They look like they are settling in very nicely. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 26, 2022 Author Share Posted July 26, 2022 On 7/25/2022 at 8:28 PM, Guppysnail said: They look like they are settling in very nicely. So far so good. Looking forward to the upcoming weeks to see how they progress. Hopefully we will have some shrimpletts come fall! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 I think you’ve pretty much made a shrimp palace. It’s fun watching them settle in! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick-In-Of-TheSea Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Go to 2:30 in the video 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Looking good, they will love grazing on that wood 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 Good morning all. It's breakfast time in the TeeJay house. Got some pics of the shrimpy's this morning. Yes the camera on my phone stinks so sorry for the por pic quality. It was breakfast time. The shrimpy's didn't seem interested. Sooo flotsam and jetsam said " Well Dad if they don't want it we will partake in the Xtreme shrimpy sticks" and hopped right into the feeding dish together. Only in my house. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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