FW shrimps

[kelstorm]

just wondering whether any of u seen this particular shrimp that seems to be filtering particles off the water and put it into its mouth.. the supposedly claws have been replaced with cone shaped filtering devices.. very interesting.. any idea what it is called? will it do well in planted tank? or filterless planted tank?

[Simon]

sorry kel, they usually stay infront of the outlet pipe... meaning u need a filter they r called 'wood shrimps/filter shrimps'

[Takashi]

i use to have them, and they like strong current.
But in the end i give it away, as they can grow quite big.
Harmless, but don't look nice when too big.[]

[DEA]

atyopsis molucensis
they need strong current
filterless tank, you'll see them start scavenging on the gravel
and don't use powerheads in your tank to create current for them
if they crawl in, say bye bye

[hoppinghippo]

anybody know where to buy these?

[kelstorm]

i seen a couple of them in near my place in a lfs.. price i dun know.. but can check it out for u after cny

[kelstorm]

Filterless tank without powerhead?? then use air pump? or straw to blow?? hahaha..

[DEA]

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On 2/12/2002 1:28:54 AM

Filterless tank without powerhead?? then use air pump? or straw to blow?? hahaha..
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don't use those internal ones
of course, if you can stay by the tank 24/7, oso can blow lar

[loupgarou]

C328 has them on occasion. I had 2 until they died (looking like freshly cooked prawn) , after I bought my heater. so I believe they take temp <=28.