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    Posted: May 07 2015 at 2:09pm

Is anyone local breeding mysid shrimp? I've read a couple dozen articles about breeding them and I am really considering attempting it. I havent done all the logistics to see exactly how much it would cost to raise them but i would think that if i can find a cheap source for salt to help offset the cost of all the water changes that it would be feasible.

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No idea. But, once they are in your system they should take care of reproduction on their own. I have a bunch in my refugium and overflows. I would think some make it into the display.
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Im looking to breed them in excessive numbers.... I am attempting to start breeding seahorse here in the near future and will require lots of live food.
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I tried raising them and found:
They are very cannibalistic and do better at a low density.
Low density = more culture containers.
More culture containers = more time consuming and more space.
In the end I gave up and went another route.
They are expensive to order in.
I have 4 types of seahorses right now and 2 are breeding.
Good Luck!!
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