Squared Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Would a largish shrimp (say, my tiger pistol) put as much bioload on the system as a small goby or clown? Link to comment
CoralWhisperer Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I been curios about this myself. I do not know the answer, but ill tell you my opinion . . . Alot of the crustaceans and snails and other "creatures" that we all like so much have very primitive life functions compared to a fish. As such, they do not carry out everyday life functions-such as breathing, digesting, etc- in the same manner as the higher life forms. An example of this would be a tide pool, they are usually filled with crabs and snails and shrimps and other creatures that survive in the limited levels/extreme conditions contained in the tidepools and often for extended periods of time, whereas most fish would quickly die. So my guess would be "no". Again, I cant say for certain and I could be completely wrong, but it makes logical sense, dont it? Link to comment
Squared Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 Thanks. I guess that makes sense. Does anyone else have any comments? Link to comment
Nate Dawg Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I agree with CoralWhisperer. Link to comment
FishStrings Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Yes because some shrimp can molt once a week. Link to comment
CoralWhisperer Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Yes because some shrimp can molt once a week. I dont think that exo would add to bioload. Its made of chiton, like your fingernails. Things can eat it, but it dont really decompose. Link to comment
Enoch Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 They eat and poop like anything else... = bioload. Ever clean a shrimp for cooking? They're full of it. Link to comment
Squared Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 So you think my tiger would count as a fish in terms of bioload? I'm sure he eats as much as the goby, so I guess yes. Link to comment
CoralWhisperer Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 So you think my tiger would count as a fish in terms of bioload? I'm sure he eats as much as the goby, so I guess yes. I still say no... But, Im also tired of everybody arguing anything I say . . . Link to comment
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