Reply With Quotehi bro , i think that shrimp is called ghost shrimp or grass shrimp .. it is normal for them to grow that big if they have the right condition .. =)
What are the shrimps that use to feed fishes called?
My dad has one in his tank that he has not touched for 2 years! Yes no cleaning no feeding no changing of his eheim 2215 filter. He just leaves it there all day the tank is full of algae but kinda in a nice way.
But what scares me is that there is one of that shrimp in it and it has grown to about 6-7cm big. Is that normal or guiness world record?
hi bro , i think that shrimp is called ghost shrimp or grass shrimp .. it is normal for them to grow that big if they have the right condition .. =)
Ok cool! It looks really scary that big lol!Originally Posted by chansl
Those ghost shrimps are macrobrachium lanchesteri and are predatory. They can use their claws to catch small fishes to eat.
What is living inside the tank beside algae and the lonely shrimp?
Ok i'll share some pics when i have the time to take a picture of it.
I think theres about 10 ember tetra and 10 phantom tetra and 1 black molly
Your dad has the 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' theory. That usually works very well.
Haha yea if you don't mind all the algae then it's good. My dad is a biologist, he adds some enzyme which he made himself. He says that it will improve the water as the enzyme bacteria are good for the fish, just like why we cycle our tank. However the downside is, when you add these enzyme, the algae will grow like crazy because the water is very enriching. The tetra inside have also grown quite big. My dad doesnt even feed the fishes inside, just once a week.
Enzyme? Or bacteria that secretes enzymes?
Are they fertilizers?
Haha, very interesting to me as I'm also into biology
If i'm not wrong, according to my father explanation during one of the days when i was REALLY listening to him lol.
The enzymes actually speed up the production of good bateria that are beneficial to the fishes and plant.
He showed me a live experiment once, his eheim lily pipes were all stained with black stuff, kinda like dirty substance when you wash them. He add afew drops of the enzyme and you could see how the dirty stuff actually reduce to quite a minimal amount, still you have to scrub them off to totally eliminate them.
Another instance was when, my brother threw away some food into the rubbish bin, however he did not clear the waste and the food got rotten and the smell was extremely foul even after clearing up. My dad sprayed some enzymes on the rubbish bin and the smell cleared in almost less than a minite.
It's kinda like ripley's believe it or not. But it always work all the time. I'll upload a picture of his tank when i get home tonight.
In short, these enzymes actually break down bad bacteria and produces good bacteria. My dad made these enzymes out of fruits.
im very interested in the enzyme your dad made.
its 1 enzyme or different enzyme used for different applications?
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Intriguing...
Unfortunately, I do not know of any enzyme that can speed up the growth of "good" bacteria, too vague, haha. From your examples, it functioned as a dirt remover and deodorant, and that it's a fruit based enzyme.
My best guess is that its likely to be proteases from papaya & pineapple mixed with acid from citrus fruits.
Haha, sorry for the OT.
Wow, interesting..do share with us what kind of enzyme is that..
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You are most likely right! Maybe im wrong, it does not speed up the growth of good bacteria, but it breaks down the bad bacteria which gives the water a better environment for the fauna in it? I've read in some article that some farmers organic/non-organic uses these enzymes also.
My dad uses pineapple and some other stuff which you are right. It could be what you describe
From what i notice, my dad's tank have extremely low death rate, close to 0. His plants in the garden is growing extremely well too. Maybe these enzymes could help in some way?
I'm not really sure about these stuff... He introduced these enzymes to my neighbours and they all use it for their plants in their garden LOL
Maybe can pass the enzymes to some of the bros here to try? if it's suitable for all tanks and since it seems completely organic. My mum makes enzymes too but that's for human consumption to boost digestion and good health (reckon suitable for tank use).
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I wouldn't mind if anyone would like to drop by and grab some from my dad, he likes to promote his enzymes. Haha
But beneficial for aquarium fishes, i wouldn't be too sure, so don't blame me if it kills your fauna ><
My dad's fishes are all healthy
please post the shrimp pic here tonight,will camp here.
Your dad should test if it is suitable for shrimos like crs. If yes, he could make into a business as many prods like bt-9 has no visible evidence that it really sped up bacteria growth hence I suggest you shld really tried with crs shrimp
Hi bro, it could just be like what navanod says, protease. But i'm unsure of anything and wouldn't want to promise anything.
I would really like to try it with crs shrimp but, i cant afford a chiller for such shrimps. I'm only rearing RCS.
However I would like to quote from what navanod says, it does not act as a dirt remover. It actually breaks down certain substances that not useful. For example yakult, they cultivate the bacteria to help break down certain substance in our body that is harmful or useless. Same way it works for the enzymes.
If i'm not wrong, less harmful or dirty stuff in the water = a better place for the fauna?
Maybe i'll ask my dad more when i get home tonight, you guys make me have some interest in this lol.
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