what are copepods? and also question about live brine shrimp
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shrimpi
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copepods are motile inverts
they come in different varieties and are usually just called 'pods' they look like tiny bugs or fleas. some are larger and are usually amphipods
there are bad ones too
lol
Brine shrimp are raised in freshwater. they will generally not live in your tank very long. you could get a pair of peppermint shrimp and when they spawn there are tons of mini shrimps for your fish and corals. or you can buy live mysis shrimp but they are not cheap and dont have a very long life.
hope this helps. its kind of the short version.
Jess
they come in different varieties and are usually just called 'pods' they look like tiny bugs or fleas. some are larger and are usually amphipods
there are bad ones too
lol
Brine shrimp are raised in freshwater. they will generally not live in your tank very long. you could get a pair of peppermint shrimp and when they spawn there are tons of mini shrimps for your fish and corals. or you can buy live mysis shrimp but they are not cheap and dont have a very long life.
hope this helps. its kind of the short version.
Jess
brad pitt
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Originally Posted by Shrimpi
http:///forum/post/2581601
copepods are motile inverts
they come in different varieties and are usually just called 'pods' they look like tiny bugs or fleas. some are larger and are usually amphipods
there are bad ones too
lol
Brine shrimp are raised in freshwater. they will generally not live in your tank very long. you could get a pair of peppermint shrimp and when they spawn there are tons of mini shrimps for your fish and corals. or you can buy live mysis shrimp but they are not cheap and dont have a very long life.
hope this helps. its kind of the short version.
Jess
that helps alot thanks =]
that last pic of that guy holding that huge this is going to give me nightmares for the rest of my life.
but thanks
http:///forum/post/2581601
copepods are motile inverts
they come in different varieties and are usually just called 'pods' they look like tiny bugs or fleas. some are larger and are usually amphipods
there are bad ones too
lol
Brine shrimp are raised in freshwater. they will generally not live in your tank very long. you could get a pair of peppermint shrimp and when they spawn there are tons of mini shrimps for your fish and corals. or you can buy live mysis shrimp but they are not cheap and dont have a very long life.
hope this helps. its kind of the short version.
Jess
that helps alot thanks =]
that last pic of that guy holding that huge this is going to give me nightmares for the rest of my life.
but thanks
zarro
Member
Originally Posted by brad pitt
http:///forum/post/2581579
what are copepods used for? and i want to start feeding my fish live brine shrimp if some of them dont get eaten how long will they live and grow?
Hi i use brine shrimp to feed my tanks .brine shrimp are hatched
In salt water mix .thats Y they call them (Brine) shrimp LOL they can live for 3 to 4 days in your tank.the ones that do live with out be ate end up in you filter most of the time. it takes a lot to grow them to adults but can be done
Mark
http:///forum/post/2581579
what are copepods used for? and i want to start feeding my fish live brine shrimp if some of them dont get eaten how long will they live and grow?
Hi i use brine shrimp to feed my tanks .brine shrimp are hatched
In salt water mix .thats Y they call them (Brine) shrimp LOL they can live for 3 to 4 days in your tank.the ones that do live with out be ate end up in you filter most of the time. it takes a lot to grow them to adults but can be done
Mark
Originally Posted by zarro
http:///forum/post/2581623
Hi i use brine shrimp to feed my tanks .brine shrimp are hatched
In salt water mix .thats Y they call them (Brine) shrimp LOL they can live for 3 to 4 days in your tank.the ones that do live with out be ate end up in you filter most of the time. it takes a lot to grow them to adults but can be done
Mark
Brine shrimp are not a good nutrition source for saltwater fish. Sure, your fish will eat them, but its like a person living on a diet of cheetos
http:///forum/post/2581623
Hi i use brine shrimp to feed my tanks .brine shrimp are hatched
In salt water mix .thats Y they call them (Brine) shrimp LOL they can live for 3 to 4 days in your tank.the ones that do live with out be ate end up in you filter most of the time. it takes a lot to grow them to adults but can be done
Mark
Brine shrimp are not a good nutrition source for saltwater fish. Sure, your fish will eat them, but its like a person living on a diet of cheetos
mx#28
Active Member
Originally Posted by Shrimpi
http:///forum/post/2581601
copepods are motile inverts
Brine shrimp are raised in freshwater. they will generally not live in your tank very long. you could get a pair of peppermint shrimp and when they spawn there are tons of mini shrimps for your fish and corals. or you can buy live mysis shrimp but they are not cheap and dont have a very long life.
hope this helps. its kind of the short version.
Jess
Brine shrimp are from saltwater habitats - it's just that they're not from the ocean. The Great Salt Lake abounds with them - and little else.
http:///forum/post/2581601
copepods are motile inverts
Brine shrimp are raised in freshwater. they will generally not live in your tank very long. you could get a pair of peppermint shrimp and when they spawn there are tons of mini shrimps for your fish and corals. or you can buy live mysis shrimp but they are not cheap and dont have a very long life.
hope this helps. its kind of the short version.
Jess
Brine shrimp are from saltwater habitats - it's just that they're not from the ocean. The Great Salt Lake abounds with them - and little else.
shrimpi
Active Member
Originally Posted by MX#28
http:///forum/post/2581654
Brine shrimp are from saltwater habitats - it's just that thet're not from the ocean. The Great Salt Lake abounds with them - and little else.
my bad Ive never hatched them personally. my lfs said they are in freshwater I just bought some today haha.
http:///forum/post/2581654
Brine shrimp are from saltwater habitats - it's just that thet're not from the ocean. The Great Salt Lake abounds with them - and little else.
my bad Ive never hatched them personally. my lfs said they are in freshwater
I just bought some today haha.
mx#28
Active Member
Originally Posted by Shrimpi
http:///forum/post/2581661
my bad Ive never hatched them personally. my lfs said they are in freshwater I just bought some today haha.
Maybe daphnia instead of brine?
http:///forum/post/2581661
my bad Ive never hatched them personally. my lfs said they are in freshwater
I just bought some today haha.Maybe daphnia instead of brine?
shrimpi
Active Member
Originally Posted by MX#28
http:///forum/post/2581681
Maybe daphnia instead of brine?
maybe the chick behind the counter doesnt know what shes talking about and told me freshwater lol.
Im sure its just normal brine its not that exotic haha
Jess
http:///forum/post/2581681
Maybe daphnia instead of brine?
maybe the chick behind the counter doesnt know what shes talking about and told me freshwater lol.
Im sure its just normal brine
its not that exotic hahaJess