metrokat Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 I love the little bumble bee shrimp. Merry Christmas Christine. 1 Link to comment
NanoTopia Posted December 25, 2012 Author Share Posted December 25, 2012 I love the little bumble bee shrimp. Merry Christmas Christine. Thanks Kat, I hope your Christmas is a Merry one Link to comment
albertthiel Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Thanks Albert, and Merry Christmas ! It has been a slow grower in my pico tank, but it keeps on keepin' on, Merry Christmas to you All the same to you .... 1 Link to comment
Nano sapiens Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Nice, fun little Pico tank! Was wondering how the little shrimps are getting along. I was considering a few, but they are really small. I don't quite trust my Barnacle Blenny not to grab one that happened to pass by (nom, nom...). 1 Link to comment
NanoTopia Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 The Anclyomenes venustus died a while back, his clear body went all cloudy and he died two days later, also can't find the bumble bee shrimp. I have two bristle worms in the pico that are getting huge, they may have played a roll in the the bumble bee's disappearance. I still have two sexy shrimp and another commensal shrimp that are proving hardy. These ornamental shrimps are kind of delicate, they seem best suited to a fish-less pico tank. They are fun to watch. Not sure if I would put them in with fish. Check out the Sexy Shrimp thread here on NR for some more information. Link to comment
Nano sapiens Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Sorry to hear that some of them didn't make it. I may try a Pederson's shrimp (Sexy shrimp have a rep for sampling Zoa skirts and such). 1 Link to comment
NanoTopia Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 Just playing around with my new Micro Nikkor 40mm lens. ORA Grubs Gorgonian Chalice Chalice Favia 1 Link to comment
NanoTopia Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 Thor amboinensis, aka Sexy Shrimp 1 Link to comment
eddiecorrea Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 First Chalice shot is amazing. 1 Link to comment
NanoTopia Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Leander plumosus spp. 2 Link to comment
NanoTopia Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Bispira brunnea, aka Feather Duster Worm 1 Link to comment
albertthiel Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Leander plumosus spp. This is such an odd shrimp and there is so little information on it that I can find that I am wondering why the large front is needed, and which makes it look like a bird. Would make for a great research project ! Great pic ... Leander plumosus spp. Here is a video on the Donald Duck Shrimp as the video author refers to it http://www.liquidguru.com/donald-duck-shrimp-leander-plumosus/ 1 Link to comment
NanoTopia Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Thanks Albert, I have had him in the pico now for about 4 months, he seems to be mostly nocturnal making it difficult to get a shot of him when the lights are on full. I got this one just after feeding pellets, he soon disappeared under the rocky overhangs where he spends most of his time. You are right, you don't see much of this commensal shrimp in aquaria but they are out there. Not as interesting to watch as the sexy shrimp but in many ways just as interesting. PS: If you look closely in the first picture, you will see him couching a pellet, look under the eye area and just to the left. Christine 2 Link to comment
neuwave Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Leander plumosus spp. Beautiful shrimp. Tozeuma shrimp is anther for the little guy, which might help you to find info. Also I luv the pics. 2 Link to comment
albertthiel Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Thanks Albert, I have had him in the pico now for about 4 months, he seems to be mostly nocturnal making it difficult to get a shot of him when the lights are on full. I got this one just after feeding pellets, he soon disappeared under the rocky overhangs where he spends most of his time. You are right, you don't see much of this commensal shrimp in aquaria but they are out there. Not as interesting to watch as the sexy shrimp but in many ways just as interesting. PS: If you look closely in the first picture, you will see him couching a pellet, look under the eye area and just to the left. Christine Yes right you are ... I found a video of one and posted it on my thread and noted that you posted a picture of it here. Great looking shrimp. Did it come in as a HH? Link to comment
NanoTopia Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Yes right you are ... I found a video of one and posted it on my thread and noted that you posted a picture of it here. Great looking shrimp. Did it come in as a HH? No, I paid good money for it...around $10. A bargain IMO. First Chalice shot is amazing. Thanks, I dare not show you a picture of it after I got it, it was one step away from dying, in fact I can't believe it recovered. Beautiful shrimp. Tozeuma shrimp is anther for the little guy, which might help you to find info. Also I luv the pics. Thanks neuwave 1 Link to comment
albertthiel Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 No, I paid good money for it...around $10. A bargain IMO. Thanks, I dare not show you a picture of it after I got it, it was one step away from dying, in fact I can't believe it recovered. Thanks neuwave Wow that is for sure a super price for that shrimp ... Good for you ... Link to comment
NanoTopia Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 This chalice was not doing too well (understatement) in my 20 gallon so I moved it to my pico, 10 months later it looks healthy and is growing again. Goes to say, never give up on a coral, they sometimes come back from the dead. April 2012 Feb 2013 1 Link to comment
albertthiel Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 This chalice was not doing too well (understatement) in my 20 gallon so I moved it to my pico, 10 months later it looks healthy and is growing again. Goes to say, never give up on a coral, they sometimes come back from the dead. April 2012 Feb 2013 That indeed "some" comeback ... what would, in your opinion, explain that it did better and is doing better in the Pico than in the 20 gallon tank? Are you running different nutrient levels and perhaps different lighting? Any other differences that would explain it if I may ask ? Thanks. Link to comment
NanoTopia Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 That indeed "some" comeback ... what would, in your opinion, explain that it did better and is doing better in the Pico than in the 20 gallon tank? Are you running different nutrient levels and perhaps different lighting? Any other differences that would explain it if I may ask ? Thanks. Yes different nutrient levels, less skimming, more particle food, less lighting but same spectrum basically. 1 Link to comment
albertthiel Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Yes different nutrient levels, less skimming, more particle food, less lighting but same spectrum basically. Thanks, and yes that would explain it IMO. Link to comment
Hexadron Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 /subscribed I didn't even see this one?! Looks amazing BTW, more pics please Link to comment
1reefluvr2 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 She is slow on posting new pics since We been waiting like kids for ice-cream:) great shrimp by the way . Link to comment
NanoTopia Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 /subscribed I didn't even see this one?! Looks amazing BTW, more pics please Thank you, more pics.................... Soooon She is slow on posting new pics since We been waiting like kids for ice-cream:) great shrimp by the way . Too much ice cream and you will get FAT. Besides isn't it nice to have ice cream after craving it for weeks? Haha. Link to comment
Hexadron Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Thank you, more pics.................... Soooon Can't wait!!! Also I know everyone else asked you, but seriously, how much to make a reactor. I'm using the Eheim 300 pumps on my build too! Too much ice cream and you will get FAT. Besides isn't it nice to have ice cream after craving it for weeks? Haha. I just polished off a tub of ice cream yesterday Cake Batter flavored (OMG) SO GOOOOOOD. Link to comment
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