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Thanks for introducing this method, very innovative and effective
. However, i would like to clarify if metal chopsticks are suitable as they may leach metals into the water which may affect the shrimps.
Hi all,
I would like to share my new feeding method with all of you as it have served me well. I hope it can be of help to fellow bros here.
Objective :
1) All shrimps to have a fair share
As the pellet dropped is small and light enough for shrimps to carry around, many would just carry it to a isolated corner to have it all to himself. Not sharing is my shrimp's forte
2) Control Feeding(no over feeding)
Many times I will have left over from feeding, and it is really tough to look for it amongst the soil. If it is not removed there will be problem such as worms infection etc.
3) Full view of each and every shrimp( For checking if any got berried, infection etc)
In most situation, feeding time is when I can have a full view of all my shrimps and look out for any berried, sick or shrimplets. However such time for viewing usually last very shortly when the pellet is taken away to hide behind wood etc.
Feeding Method :
1) Prepare a pair of wooden disposable(not very advisable as it will corrode in time to come/ might have some things you won't want to leak in your tank)/metal/plastic chopstick.
2) Tie them up with thread.
3) Get a pellet.
4) Tie the pellet tightly with thread to about 3cm away from the end of the chopstick. Please only tie probably 2 rounds around the pellet, do not tie until the pellet is all with thread.
5) Stuff the tip into the soil.
6) Sit back and enjoy!
7) Remove the remains when your shrimps are all back to office for work.
Please enjoy the pictures!
Cheers,
CPO
Thanks for introducing this method
Better not use metal object.
Wood will be good.
wow, you really go to such extend to feed your shrimps! thumb up!
Good Idea!
I think plastic straw should be ok too since it is inert. The Mcdonalds straw should be stiff enough to last or maybe those large one used for bubble tea.
Jeffrey
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and macdonalds will start limiting the number of straws per person can takeOriginally Posted by jeffteo
Too much of a fish SIAO to quit fish keeping/fishing..
Thanks for introducing this method
Thanks bros, hope i've helped. Yep, I believe metal might release some toxic substance. better not. I'm using wood.
Haa, Thanks bro! Try it, you'll be rewarded with a full view of all your shrimps!
Straw should be fine, but will it be unsightly? Esp the big bubble tea straw. :Sand macdonalds will start limiting the number of straws per person can take
DIYed a holder for the chopstick, if not very unsightly.
Start eating
Finished.
Cheers!
CPO
i use to do this to take things out from my tank..... till i read that the chopsticks may be treated with chemicals since it is wooden materials and will rot by nature.
Agree with you bro. If I did not remember wrongly, there is a lot of bleaching processes during the production of the chopstick. Might have risk of residual chemical. Guess drinking straw might be the best alternative, but might be hard to make sure it sink and stay where it is
Can always boil the chopstick a few times and run with carbon. I take it you are using fishing line as thread as other materials can also leach.
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