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    Infested by seed shrimp, Ostracoda

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    Anyone got this problem where seed shrimp keep on populating? Control measure taken? My 2ft planted seems to be under attack! Not introducing any fish as it is a shrimp tank. Have 2 oto but don't think they feast on them.

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    Re: Infested by seed shrimp, Ostracoda

    What i experience is higher temperature 28 ~30 Celsius it will breed. Maybe u can use a small container and cut a small hole to trap them. Now i maintain my tank temperature to 27~26 Celsius using AC fan now since to have improve. My tank got Cardinal Tetra not sure also got help.

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    Re: Infested by seed shrimp, Ostracoda

    My tank is at 26~27degree with fan too. I believe is the tetra doing the work.

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    Re: Infested by seed shrimp, Ostracoda

    You will need a small fish to keep them in check. Although it will mean risking the lifes of your baby shrimplet. I usually add a couple of baby guppies that was a couple days old. When they grow bigger(judging on their mouth size)I took the guppy out.

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    Re: Infested by seed shrimp, Ostracoda

    Quote Originally Posted by hyun007 View Post
    You will need a small fish to keep them in check. Although it will mean risking the lifes of your baby shrimplet. I usually add a couple of baby guppies that was a couple days old. When they grow bigger(judging on their mouth size)I took the guppy out.
    does galaxies do the job like guppies too? seems like they are quite small and mouth being quite small too...
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    Re: Infested by seed shrimp, Ostracoda

    Quote Originally Posted by alvinchan80 View Post
    does galaxies do the job like guppies too? seems like they are quite small and mouth being quite small too...
    Galaxies should be fine as there are people keeping them with CRS in biotope tank.

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    Re: Infested by seed shrimp, Ostracoda

    Do you think you can pass me some? i want to breed them to feed to my fishes!
    Pm me if this is possible. thanks

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    Re: Infested by seed shrimp, Ostracoda

    Galaxies don't really eat these, most of time they are very timid.

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    Re: Infested by seed shrimp, Ostracoda

    actually they're harmless to your shrimps and they're cute D:

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    Re: Infested by seed shrimp, Ostracoda

    Quote Originally Posted by Misery View Post
    actually they're harmless to your shrimps and they're cute D:
    Not harmful to shrimp but to plant. a little of them still acceptable but once they populate is like locust!

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