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Unread 08/25/2006, 03:43 PM   #1
reidcrandall
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How many peppermint shrimp...

... should I get for my 29g? I want them to keep control of aptasia and also produce baby shrimp for a live food source.

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Unread 08/26/2006, 08:49 AM   #2
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Anyone? Anyone?


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Unread 08/26/2006, 08:55 AM   #3
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1 or 2 would be fine


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Unread 08/26/2006, 08:57 AM   #4
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Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low.

Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.
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Unread 08/26/2006, 09:07 AM   #5
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I have two in my 77 gallon and haven't seen an aptasia since I got them.


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