Logic and logistics

[Tacit Blues]

Well, I did it. Ordered some more shrimp.

 

[JackBinimbul]

One can never have too many shrimp.

 

[Fresh2o]

What kind did you order?

 

[Fresh2o]

I keep thinking of ways to run plumbing and drilling more holes in tanks to make an auto water change system, but 1) it’s only two tanks here and 2) they’re in the dining room and I’m sure my wife would have Things to say about running pipes through the kitchen to get there.

I would like a fully/semi automated water of removing and adding water. Or better yet, a continuous drip system. Talk about a stabile environment

 

[Tacit Blues]

What kind did you order?

More Red Cherries. I just want to get a breeding population, is that too much to ask? (Shakes fist at the sky)

 

[Autumnsky]

That is really funny "(Shakes fist at the sky)"! Hoping you get a great combo and lots of babies!

 

[Tacit Blues]

This seller says he breeds for healthy shrimp first, so hopefully they can take the transition a little better than the last ones. Or if only four out of this bunch live that’ll still double the population....

 

[Fresh2o]

This seller says he breeds for healthy shrimp first, so hopefully they can take the transition a little better than the last ones. Or if only four out of this bunch live that’ll still double the population....

Were there any reviews available from the seller? That might be helpful. Just as long as imports are not in the picture. Homebred for several generations is best.
Getting a colony going sometimes takes time and the right conditions. I recently changed the filtration in night shrimp tank (5 months ago) and after a 4 month lull, the shrimp are now producing numerous babies.

 

[Tacit Blues]

Yep, they were pretty much all positive, and had a long history of being so. Home bred, according to the listing. I think what one problem that happened to the last batch was they came in almost all female, so there just wasn’t enough males to keep things going.

 

[Tacit Blues]

In the meantime

 

[Tacit Blues]

I made a water change doohickey. Still working out methods and whatnot, but it worked pretty good.

Closeup:

It’s just a diffuser, so there’s not a jet of water blasting things around. The check valve on the pump slows the flow down so much that I’m not sure if it’s worth it. So I’m not sure if the drain from the sump could keep up with a higher flow or not. More experimentation is necessary!

Oh, and gratuitous baby photo, not the shrimp tank but whatever:

 

[Autumnsky]

Love the last pic! Great interest enhancer - no Goldfish crackers?

I like that you are trying to solve problems and making a DIY solution, even if it needs some further experimentation.

 

[Tacit Blues]

Ha! Good point about the crackers. They might still be a bit beyond him, he’s just starting on Cheerios

And the DIY is about my favorite part, you always need a project going!

 

[Tacit Blues]

Shrimp shipped! Now the constant refreshing of the USPS tracking page begins!

 

[Autumnsky]

Not too bad for weather, a bit warm but hoping they take care of them. Things should go well and in 2 days shrimp!

 

[Tacit Blues]

Here’s hoping! I think 85 is the highest it’s project for, which is on the top end of things, but I’m being optimistic.

 

[Tacit Blues]

Ran the Planaria trap last night and pulled another wad of the disgusting little suckers out. Rebaited it and left it in this morning, so lets see how many I have when I get home from work.

 

[Delapool]

Ouch - fingers crossed they go away soon.

 

[Tacit Blues]

The goat dewormer is not off the table, let’s just say! I got another 10 this afternoon.

 

[Autumnsky]

Okay, I will kick it in gear and treat mine. So many reasons just didn't get it done yet.

I have to mail some things this week Friday I will send it to you, PM me the address!
edit: I just saw one in my tank about half hour ago.