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Old 02-18-2008, 06:11 PM   #51 (permalink)
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So a 5g hex, with a male betta, and 3 of these guys would be beautiful ey?
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Old 02-18-2008, 10:45 PM   #52 (permalink)
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So a 5g hex, with a male betta, and 3 of these guys would be beautiful ey?
I tried that. I ended up with a fat, happy betta as the sole occupant of the tank.
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Old 02-18-2008, 11:12 PM   #53 (permalink)
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HMM! Well, now what to put in with the betta! Rox says ADF's are creepy!
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well hopefully the guy calls before he puts in the order...and i guess ADF is about the only options we have now
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Old 10-29-2008, 12:45 AM   #55 (permalink)
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Will Platies eat the shrimp? My mom had a tank with six platies in it and the shrimp dissapeared. The water quality might have killed the shrim, but I'm not sure.
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Old 10-29-2008, 01:00 AM   #56 (permalink)
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They are omnivores if I'm not mistaken... Depends on the size of the fish and shrimp.
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Old 11-16-2008, 12:23 AM   #57 (permalink)
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Default Shrimp dying

I had a happy, fat shrimp for many months until I had an exterminator into the house. They all died, and new ones all croak shortly after being introduced to the tank (I find their little bodies). I've tested water, and had LFS confirm my results-- water is in good shape. Tank is 30 gal lightly planted peaceful community. I have done a number of partial water changes since the exterminator's visit, and have tried with RCS from several LFS's, but same result.

Two Q's, I guess:

1) Any guess why shrimp are dying?

2) Suggestions for how to remedy so I can once again have shrimp tidying my tank?
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Old 11-16-2008, 12:57 AM   #58 (permalink)
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Welcome to the tank..

sounds to me like you have pesticides in your water..no LFS is going to test for that. tear down the tank..clean it..replace gravel, and decorations, clean filter replace media and try again..maybe go with ghost shrimp as testers since they are cheaper.

edit: Well if the gravel is epoxy coated you may be safe just cleaning it...but I would highly recommend replacing it.
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