Caribbean Jake July 16, 2004 Share July 16, 2004 Oh My ... ! I stared at my tank last night and at my sump long enough to notice what appeared to be dust in the water inside my sump. Well, the dust was more Shrimp Fry than dust and there were hundreds of them, transparent/white with black dots (eyes) on one end. I think my Refugio after all is paying off since I removed the BIOballs for LR. Has anyone experienced this before? Jacob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelg July 16, 2004 Share July 16, 2004 They are most likely mysis/ghost shrimp (though different than the frozen ones we feed our tanks). Frequently found in HEALTHY tanks. Definately a good sign. They must originate from live rock. 99% sure they are not from peppermints, cleaners, or any other shrimp you may have. These guys will remain in your system and do not get big at all. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest clownfish4 July 16, 2004 Share July 16, 2004 "These guys will remain in your system and do not get big at all." If he scoops them out and pours them in the main tank will the fish eat them? If so, is it a good idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelg July 16, 2004 Share July 16, 2004 Y'up- tasty fish treat. If they are in the sump I'm sure some will make their way into the tank anyway- though maybe a little worse for wear. They are probably all over the system, but just get eaten in other parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacetypes July 17, 2004 Share July 17, 2004 So they come form LR? Is they any other way to breed these things? Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Jake July 17, 2004 Author Share July 17, 2004 Now I understdand why the fish look at me with a smile .. tng / They are happy as happy can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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