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ghost shrimp killed my fish, what other type of shrimp would be safe?

ive got a 180 ltr tropical tank at 26c, with a mix of tetras, mollies guppies a gold fish and chichlid. 4 months back i brought a ghost shrimp and over the next 3 weeks 8 fish misteriously died at night, as soon as the shrimp was removed no more died!!

i really lke shrimp and would like another one, is there any suggestions of friendly ones that wont kill my other fish! (the shrimp was about an inch long with plenty of plant cover)

All shrimp are opportunistic predators. That said, shrimp are usually too small to bother other fish and vice versa. You'll never see one grappling with a fish, even a Tetra. I can't be certain but its possible the shrimp had some sort of virus that spread to other fish, or maybe it free loaded on their food. Either it's not the shrimp's not the culprit or that ain't no shrimp.

Which fish died?

It's most likely coincidental. Here's some safety tips, or things to look out for if you want:
Tetras should be kept in groups of six or more.

A group of Mollies with at least three males and at least five females, will usually minimize the aggressiveness of any one overly aggressive Molly. Live food keeps them satisfied.

Water temp for Guppies should usually be slightly lower than yours. Guppies are another fish requiring live food. Do you feed your fish live foods? Keep two or tree females for every one male. How long have you had the Guppies? They only live for two years. Although 8 fish in three weeks is a bit of a long shot.

Cichlid temperature should be around 78f (74-82). Higher the temp, the more it grows. Cichlid eat flakes, pellets, frozen, and even live food. Feed in small amounts at regular intervals rather than one feeding frenzy. These are fairly aggresive and I'd say you've more to worry about from these than the shrimp. Keep an eye on their behavior.

Ocean Nutrition Brine Shrimp Plus Flake 2.5oz

This Brine Shrimp is supplemented with a nutritious blend of seafood, plankton, algae, vitamins, etc. yielding succulent flavor and complete balanced nutrition for healthier, robust and more colorful tropical fish. Highly attractive staple food for marine and freshwater tropical fish. Contains brine shrimp supplemented with a nutritious blend of seafood, plankton and algae. High protein content and rich in vitamins. Improves coloration and vitality while boosting the immune system. Formulated and tested by aquaculture biologists. Does not cloud the water. Ingredients Adult brine shrimp,  salmon fillets, yeast (B-glucan), brine shrimp nauplii, wheat germ, soya-lecithin, salmon egg oil, Euphasia pacifica plankton, MPAXTM (Marine Protein Amino eXtract: fish meals, select amino acids (DL-Arginine, L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, Betaine, TL-Tryptophan)), vitamins (ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), biotin (Vitamin H), Vitamin B12, riboflavin (vitamin B2), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), panthotenic acid (Vitamin B5), menadione (Vitamin K3), folacin (Vitamin B9), cholicalciferol (Vitamin D3), niacin (Vitamin B3), retinol (Vitamin A1), pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)), brine shrimp nauplii, tuna eggs, minerals (potassium iodide, iron oxide, manganese sulfate, magnesium oxide, zinc sulfate), ethoxyquin, carotenoid pigments. Guaranteed Analysis Protein (min) 50% Fiber (max) 3% Fat (min) 13.5% Ash (max) 7.3% Moisture (max) 7.5%

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Angel fish fry eating brine shrimp

Theese are 3 week old Angel fry eating thier dinner

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What fish/shrimp/frog/etc. eats the flakes/granules at the bottom of the tank?

i just want something that is going to eat all the extra little crap food at the bottom of the tank

If you have peaceful fish, get some Corydoras catfish.
If your fish are aggressive, their are several other kinds of catfish to pick from, or any of the cichlid families will also eat from the bottom, although the cichlids may tear up any plants you may have, looking for food.
Stay away from reptiles, crustaceans and snails. They cause more trouble than they cure.

Parrot fish eating live shrimp

This is my 6 blood parrot fish and oscar eating feeder ghost shrimp and yes they where in a clean tank before i put them in so no disease if anyone thinks of that.

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Do vegetarians eat eggs,milk,fish or shrimp?

I'm trying to become vegetarian, but I love eggs, milk, fish and shrimp. Can I eat these and still be considered a vegetarian?
wow there are so many different answers how do I know which one is right?

Not all of them.

Vegetarians only avoid eating meat. This means seafood as well.

Vegans are the ones that cut out the dairy, eggs, and all other animal products. I would suggest being vegan.

Pesco-vegetarians are the ones that exclude all meat except for seafood from their diet. However, fish often contains high levels of mercury, so I would not suggest doing this.

I am posting a site that will give a lot of information you can use.

How many shrimp or dwar frogs for my fish tank?

I currently have a tropical fish tank with:
4 corydoras
4 dwarf gouramis
6 neon tetras

I was thinking of getting one shrimp or african dwarf frog. Do these types of animals have to come in pairs, or would one be ok?
What type of shrimps would be most suitable (the smaller the better)?

It is hard to give you suggestion without knowing your tank size.

Shrimp need good water quality. I have Amano shrimp, Cherry Red Shrimp and Ghost shrimp in my tanks. I will start with Ghost shrimp, they are cheap and they will help you to understand/gain the experience on how to keep the shrimp alive and happy. Then I will move to cherry red or tiger shrimp. They are both small and hardy. Shrimp has very little bio-load. Give you an example, in my 2.5 Gallons cherry red shrimp breeding tank, It's looks to me there are close to 50 shrimps in it (including baby).

For dwarf frog, I never be able to keep them alive for more than 6 months. I think they are slow eater and I never have enough food that will stay in the bottom of the tank for the fog. I think they just died slowly due to lack of food. Unless you want to overfeed your fish (not a good idea), I don't think dwarf frog is a good idea.

Hope this help.

Yellow Leaf Fish stalking shrimp

Followed this very active leaf fish for 15 minutes to capture it eating a shrimp

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Does any one have recipes for tomato chowders or soups with fish, shrimp, and crab legs as ingredients?

Chowder in tomatoe form.

Fresh Corn and Tomato Chowder

Tonight, turn a predictably bland can of soup into an
unexpectedly appealing entrée. Serve with rye bread;
roasted beets; sliced peaches for dessert.

Ingredients

2 - ears fresh corn
1/2 - red or green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 - pinch thyme or oregano
1 - can reduced-fat cream of celery soup (10 oz.)
2 cups low-fat milk
1 - large vine-ripened tomato, seeded and diced

Preparation - Estimated cooking time: under 30 minutes
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1 Cut corn kernels from cobs using a serrated knife.
2 Spray a dutch oven or deep skillet with nonstick
cooking spray; heat pan over medium-high heat. Add
corn and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until the
vegetables are warmed through, about 4 minutes. Season
with thyme or oregano, salt and pepper.
3 Add soup and milk; stir until hot but not boiling.
Add tomato and heat a few seconds. Ladle into bowls
and garnish with more herbs or sliced scallions.

*~SEAFOOD CHOWDER~*

2 pounds white fish, cut into uniform pieces

4 cups water

1 onion, chopped

2 potatoes, diced

2 tomatoes, chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

In a large saucepan, bring fish to a boil until tender, about 15 minutes.
Strain liquid and remove bones. Return fish stock to saucepan and add
remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender
about 10 minutes. Add flaked fish and heat to serving temperature.

Fish Soup
* fish of any kinds you prefer but not herring or mackarel
* a quart of milk
* mixed herbs
* minced shallots
* parsley
* salt and pepper
* celery
* white artichokes
* 1 egg yolk
- When you buy fish and have it filleted, ask for the bones and trimmings to be sent also.

- Put a quart of milk to heat and add to it a bunch of mixed herbs, a few minced shallots, parsley, pepper and salt. Throw in your fish and cook for an hour. If you have any celery put in a piece, or two or three white artichokes.

- Strain the soup, taste it, and add more salt or more milk as you think necessary. Return to the pan. Take the yolk of an egg and just before taking the soup from the fire, stir it quickly in. This soup must never boil. It should be made out of the very white fish, excluding herring and mackerel.

EASY ITALIAN FISH SOUP

Yield: 4 servings
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INGREDIENTS

- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large rib celery, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium diced
tomatoes, undrained
- 1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or clam juice
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
- 1 pound halibut steaks or other lean, firm fish,
cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

Saute onion, celery, and garlic in oil in large
saucepan over medium heat until tender and lightly
browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and liquid,
clam juice, wine, 1/4 cup parsley, and marjoram. Heat
to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.

Add halibut; simmer 3 to 5 minutes longer, until fish
is tender and flakes with a fork. Season to taste with
salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons parsley.

Fish and Shrimp

My peppermint shrimp and clownfish (false percula) hanging out one evening

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