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06-17-2004, 03:32 PM
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Any LFS that sell pods?
Are there any LFS in the Atlanta area that sells live pods or mysid shrimp?
Thanks,
Kayla
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06-17-2004, 07:05 PM
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http://atlanta-smas.org/
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should have picked some of both up when you were here...i have millions..if you are in the area they are yours for the catching
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06-17-2004, 11:07 PM
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Cool. But I'm just not sure how long they would last; I would be driving to your house every week 
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06-17-2004, 11:08 PM
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Petland sells live brine shrimp...do you think a mandarin would eat that as a substitute to pods (I do have some in my tank, but not enough to keep one happy or healthy)?
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06-18-2004, 08:27 AM
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Under the Wave sells brine as well, typically better quality brine and a similar cost.
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06-18-2004, 11:14 AM
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Would that work as a substitute for pods when feeding a mandarin? I am looking for a good food source since my tank is only 46 gallons. Thanks
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06-21-2004, 12:03 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Cookeville Tennessee
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I <<<>>>> that showcase aquarium does, I vaguely remember seeing a tank of those suckers in the back.
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06-27-2004, 06:58 PM
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Big Fishy
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I came across this place while looking for other info. They offer a variety of live food. I have not done business with them nor do I know if the prices are fair. located in florida so at least delivery should be fast. http://www.aquaculturestore.com/swinverts.html
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125G, about 150#s rock, 50 #s southdown, MTC HSA 250 skimmer, (3)175w MH, (2) 5 foot VHO actinics, 55G sump.
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06-27-2004, 07:11 PM
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thanks...they have a good deal from what I've heard. I have a fuge now so maybe some pods would be a good idea.
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06-30-2004, 03:49 PM
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Monkey Man
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Some Mandarins will accept live brine as a substitute, (mine does)
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06-30-2004, 04:05 PM
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Big Fishy
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I noticed that FS&M lists " ghost shrimp" at 37 cents each. I dont know how large they are though. |
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06-30-2004, 05:01 PM
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Little Fishy
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Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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CBA has ghost shrimp for 4 per dollar. FS&M ghost shrimp are mostly nice sized as are CBA shrimp.
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06-30-2004, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by chicagoman_35
Some Mandarins will accept live brine as a substitute, (mine does)
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Yep some do, but I heard that LBS does not have enough nutrients to support a mandarin...they need more. Is this true? thanks.
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06-30-2004, 08:47 PM
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Big Fishy
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Yah that is generally true from what I have read. I have a scooter blenny that has the same diet requirements as a mandarin and I am starting to worry. My scooter has started to eat brine but he doesnt eat every one he finds, just a few randomly selected ones. I thought his selection was based on size selection but it seems more like random eating. Im wondering if I put ghost shrimp in the main tank and the HOB refuge that they may reproduce easily and provide a food source. even if the adult ghost srimp are too large (dont actually know) at least their offspring would be smaller.
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06-30-2004, 10:06 PM
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Well I hadn't heard about mandarins eating ghost shrimp. LBS is a good quick food, but it lacks the nutrients needed, so basically it's like eating potato chips all day every day I guess. LBS is the best, but unfortunatley it's also the hardest to find.
I have a refugium set up now, so I may order some pods from inlandaquatics and put them in there for a month or so. Then I may try the mandarin after that and hope all goes well. Maybe I'll get lucky and he'll accept frozen foods in addition to the pods. thanks again for the help everyone.
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