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Post by hellann on Mar 6, 2006 19:27:40 GMT -5
Hi! I got some new ghost shrimp.
They have white stuff inside of them that is different than my other ghosties. It almost looks like a brain and rib cage or a white heart and white 'bead' skeleton thingy (yep, Mrs. Technical! LOL). I'm not sure how to explain it.
I don't think it is food, as they eat the flakes and other things and it shows up, but the white structure is still there. I've googles and asked, and there doesn't seem to be anything on this. I just want to make sure that they are not sick or something.
Thanks.
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Post by amanichen on Mar 6, 2006 20:22:47 GMT -5
If you can get a picture of the shrimp it would be helpful.
Just as general information, ghost shrimp only really become opaque in two situations:
1. about to die
2. about to molt
...and I can't say for certain that it's either of those situations without seeing the shrimp in question.
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Post by spuddybuddy on Mar 6, 2006 20:31:47 GMT -5
I have two ghost shrimp. The description you've put is exactly the same as my shrimp- one is bigger than the other and the larger one has the exact same features. He seems the happiest in the tank. Always dancing around and eating. I hope that relaxes you abit.
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Post by hellann on Mar 6, 2006 22:03:55 GMT -5
How do I post a pic here?
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Post by amanichen on Mar 6, 2006 22:08:02 GMT -5
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Post by crazkat on Mar 7, 2006 13:44:21 GMT -5
I just got two ghost shrimp too. I've got them in w/ my female betta and since the shrimp eat flakes and freeze-dried food, is it ok to let them eat what the betta doesn't? or do I need to feed them extra when the betta isn't hungry? thanks for any information!
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Post by Rachel on Mar 8, 2006 11:39:26 GMT -5
As scavengers, ghost shrimp seem to know when there's food being put into the tank and will immediately try to get some of it. Letting them eat the extra food from your betta is just fine. Although be careful not to overfeed solely for that purpose, as bettas would eat forever if they could and she might get too much food. When kept alone ghost shrimp love sinking algae wafers, but I'd be concerned that your betta may try to eat it as well.
How does your betta get along with them so far? Do you have any aeration in the tank for the shrimp?
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