aren't taiwanese shrimps cherry shrimps?? i mean assuming??
Hi Folks,
Any hardy shrimp to recommend for algae control and anywhere I can get them in smaler numbers instead of bags of 30 or so ?
I've tried Yamato but they don't last long. Read that Taiwanese shrimps are hardy but not sure where to get them or even identify them.
Advice appreciated.
Thks.
aren't taiwanese shrimps cherry shrimps?? i mean assuming??
If yamatoes don't last, don't expect other shrimps to either.
Shrimps are not the last word in algae control. Do read up on the old threads and Aquatic FAQ here for proven advice on algae management. In short, algae control hinges on CO2 levels and good plant growth. Algae eaters are only a short-term solution, if at all.
[quote:a25052986c="peterkoh"]Hi Folks,
Any hardy shrimp to recommend for algae control and anywhere I can get them in smaler numbers instead of bags of 30 or so ?
I've tried Yamato but they don't last long. Read that Taiwanese shrimps are hardy but not sure where to get them or even identify them.
Advice appreciated.
Thks.[/quote:a25052986c]
Hi Peter,
Long time no see. What algae is bothering you?
See a pretty comprehensive list at http://www.aquaticscape.com/articles/algae.htm
Budak is right, we should strive for long term goals. If we keep doing the same things, the algae will come back.
Cheers!
kf
koah fong
Juggler's tanks
[quote:4c76e1d3="peterkoh"]Hi Folks,
Any hardy shrimp to recommend for algae control and anywhere I can get them in smaler numbers instead of bags of 30 or so ?
I've tried Yamato but they don't last long. Read that Taiwanese shrimps are hardy but not sure where to get them or even identify them.
Advice appreciated.
Thks.[/quote:4c76e1d3]
Hi Peter,
Long time no see. What algae is bothering you?
See a pretty comprehensive list at http://www.aquaticscape.com/articles/algae.htm
Budak is right, we should strive for long term goals. If we keep doing the same things, the algae will come back.
Cheers!
kf
koah fong
Juggler's tanks
I agree with Juggler and Budak totally. I have 50 Yamatos, 5 otos and 3 SAEs in my 5ft and the algae problem still persists.
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[quote:1fdaf0ac63="budak"]If yamatoes don't last, don't expect other shrimps to either. [/quote:1fdaf0ac63]
yep.. yamatos are the hardiest algae eatting shrimps. the only hardier shrimp i can think of is ghost shrimp... but algae control wise... uhhhhhhhh..![]()
Hi KF,
Yes, it's been a while. Been very busy with work and family lately. My planted tank was neglected for a while. So over last weekend, did a lot of trimming of plants and removal of green hair algae (not BBA). The tank now looks better and brighter. The green hair algae used to grow in abundence near the water surface on top of other plants.
Thought it is good to introduce shrimps to add some life to the tank and help to finish off those green hair algae on the gravel.
Looks like Yamato is the one to try again.
Btw, nice tanks you got there in the gallery. I realise water temp (cool, around 25 deg) plays a very impt but understated factor in great planted tank, esp plants like mosses and hairgrass (which I've failed many times and given up) and critters like shrimps.
All : Thks for the advice. Agree algae eaters are not the absolute control in algae. In my opinion, regular water change regime is one of the most, if not the most impt factor in algae control. A balanced tank can get away with it with less regular change but many tanks, inc mine are not.
[quote:246b1a672a="juggler"][quote:246b1a672a="peterkoh"]Hi Folks,
Any hardy shrimp to recommend for algae control and anywhere I can get them in smaler numbers instead of bags of 30 or so ?
I've tried Yamato but they don't last long. Read that Taiwanese shrimps are hardy but not sure where to get them or even identify them.
Advice appreciated.
Thks.[/quote:246b1a672a]
Hi Peter,
Long time no see. What algae is bothering you?
See a pretty comprehensive list at http://www.aquaticscape.com/articles/algae.htm
Budak is right, we should strive for long term goals. If we keep doing the same things, the algae will come back.
Cheers!
kf[/quote:246b1a672a]
Errrhh....what exactly do you mean your yamatoes dont last?.......It could be your water condition.......Yamatoes are lousy in terms of NO tolerance.....other than this, it could be the presence of Cu.....
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my yamato is so hardy that it can withstand 100% water change and my accident overdosage of CO2(which result in massive causalty of my feeder fish)
yamatoes are not sensitive to water change except if your tap water has a high level of chlorine or copper.......in tanks, its the NO that they cannot take.
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The title below my name does not make me a guru...listen at your own risk!...
NO2 dude...NO is nothing...![]()
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Peter Gwee![]()
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