Ghost (Glass) Shrimp

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by somethingfishy, Aug 4, 2004.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. somethingfishy

    somethingfishy Purple Spiny Lobster

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2004
    Messages:
    458
    Location:
    Clinton Twp, Michigan
    I was looking in my old GSP (Green spotted puffer) tank, that is now empty because I acclimated him to saltwater, and I seen a lone ghost shimp humming around in there. Apparently they can live in saltwater, I kinda already knew that but I have heard it was a long process. Anyway does anyone know if they will damage any live rock and If it would be a good Idea to add them to my saltwater tank?
     
    somethingfishy, Aug 4, 2004
    somethingfishy, Aug 4, 2004
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. JohnO

    JohnO Moderator

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2003
    Messages:
    1,662
    Location:
    Melbourne, VIC,Victoria
    All of those little shrimps are scavangers as far as I know, just eat algae and whetever else is lying around.

    John
     
    JohnO, Aug 4, 2004
    JohnO, Aug 4, 2004
    #2
  3. somethingfishy

    somethingfishy Purple Spiny Lobster

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2004
    Messages:
    458
    Location:
    Clinton Twp, Michigan
    Thank you are always for your response. Hows your new tank coming?
     
    somethingfishy, Aug 5, 2004
    somethingfishy, Aug 5, 2004
    #3
  4. JohnO

    JohnO Moderator

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2003
    Messages:
    1,662
    Location:
    Melbourne, VIC,Victoria
    More pictures next week, I promise :) It's Friday morning here and at around lunch time I am off for a looooong weekend :)

    John
     
    JohnO, Aug 5, 2004
    JohnO, Aug 5, 2004
    #4
  5. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2000
    Messages:
    13,466
    Location:
    Berkeley, CA
    I had an Amano shrimp in my plant tank for a couple years.. they are similar to Ghost shrimp. My Amano eat algae and loved the sinker food I through in there for my cat fish. I believe they are primarily algae eaters.. of the two it appears the Amano will handle salt a little better..

    check this out:

    http://www.fishpondinfo.com/shrimp2.htm#ghost
     
    Matt Rogers, Aug 5, 2004
    Matt Rogers, Aug 5, 2004
    #5