Anyone Breeding Mysid?
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Topic: Anyone Breeding Mysid?
Posted By: 1stupidpunk
Subject: Anyone Breeding Mysid?
Date Posted: May 07 2015 at 2:09pm
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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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Posted By: DMower
Date Posted: May 07 2015 at 3:25pm
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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. ------------- 150 gal reef with 50 gal sump. Reef Octopus DCS-200 Skimmer. AI Sol Blues. |
Posted By: 1stupidpunk
Date Posted: May 07 2015 at 3:31pm
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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. |
Posted By: sabeypets
Date Posted: May 07 2015 at 9:28pm
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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!! ------------- Shaun American Fork "Would you leave a dead cat in your kitchen till tommorow?" Builderofdreams |