Re: [AGA-Member] Algae Eating Shrimp

["S. Hieber" <shieber@yahoo.com>]

They need some trace amounts of iodine in the water. They
are very sensitive to the presence of any copper in the
water -- copper is poisonous to them.

High CO2 levels will send them up to the surface more
quickly than most fish. although levels below 40 ppm
shouldn't be a problem.

Thre's tons of stuff in the APD archives 
(http://fins.actwin.com/aquatic-plants/ )

and lots of pages on the web. Here's one good site:

http://users.skynet.be/caridina-japonica/

good luck, good fun,
sh
--- Imw88@aol.com wrote:
>     Dear Group, I've read about how good certain shrimp
> can eat algae without 
> destroying plants. I ordered several species from a site
> online but 
> unfortunately most died and I dont know why? I've been
> trying to figure out what went 
> wrong but I've been reading lots of conflicting
> information. Does anyone here 
> use them to clean their tanks? If so, can you give me any
> tips? Any info on 
> these little guys would be most appreciated. Any sites to
> learn more and to buy? 
> If someone can separate the facts from the
> fiction.Thanx-ILAN
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