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Discussion in 'Inverts' started by makeshiftcrew, Dec 14, 2010.

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  1. makeshiftcrew

    makeshiftcrew Gigas Clam

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    Anyone have any? Just wondering how many people have them and what they think about them?
     
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  3. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    I had some come in as hitch hikers, they lived about 6 months or so. They are very hard to keep alive in our tanks and usually don't last long. Though I'm sure some people have been able to keep them! Maybe they will post.
     
  4. makeshiftcrew

    makeshiftcrew Gigas Clam

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  5. Gresham

    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    Polycarpas tend to get banged up in shipping. I would try a smaller one. Then again DD does fabulous packing so it just may very well come in fine. I would feed phytoplankton if you do get it.
     
  6. makeshiftcrew

    makeshiftcrew Gigas Clam

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    Na im not gonna get it, i just never really hear(read) anything about them and was curious how much success people have had with them. i appreciate it though ;D :beer:
     
  7. Gresham

    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    I kept my Polycarpa for about a year and a half. It died when i had a major problem. FWIW I did feed phyto on a daily basis and I was working in wholesale MO so I had the pick of the litter on all imports :)
     
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  9. makeshiftcrew

    makeshiftcrew Gigas Clam

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    nice! sounds like a good job
     
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    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    It was. All my jobs within this hobby have been good, including my present job at Reed Mariculture (Reef Nutrition)
     
  11. makeshiftcrew

    makeshiftcrew Gigas Clam

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    im sure you learn alot of cool stuff