tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86291873710396557202024-03-06T00:41:16.521+08:00AquaSpidSpidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-15112492047552497792010-03-23T21:16:00.003+08:002010-03-23T21:20:12.120+08:00Harvesting of Ramshorn Snails<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0VY88rTCXqsTu8vCnxALvSPYiuEJRFA6q-B9R0JRbxctKQDEqwqdq7em_KH6_u9vpUKm9zwDUClOG6LvhIW16-_kMrdeHJiTVAUvO6GFBQWKdd-asyv6DA0PHKk2xnFJwJ7si7rYvSRAx/s1600-h/ramshorn1.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0VY88rTCXqsTu8vCnxALvSPYiuEJRFA6q-B9R0JRbxctKQDEqwqdq7em_KH6_u9vpUKm9zwDUClOG6LvhIW16-_kMrdeHJiTVAUvO6GFBQWKdd-asyv6DA0PHKk2xnFJwJ7si7rYvSRAx/s320/ramshorn1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451818199604841698" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-7-O1Dgu6k1VKDKQG3cziz_V9he7kRE7Hozw4KXDq0TS1OOfQLKfIGUYSLOSmHp4hRFdYKoUqbeZOFmQ6kxqlSbXdSKErSPUqFfuMfyhICk1RS6-QIIBuyxnYaHxafNyUK-GVp6Rmh9KH/s1600-h/ramshorn2.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-7-O1Dgu6k1VKDKQG3cziz_V9he7kRE7Hozw4KXDq0TS1OOfQLKfIGUYSLOSmHp4hRFdYKoUqbeZOFmQ6kxqlSbXdSKErSPUqFfuMfyhICk1RS6-QIIBuyxnYaHxafNyUK-GVp6Rmh9KH/s320/ramshorn2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451818030993175970" border="0" /></a><br />Half tub full with many different colors!Spidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-62541226183180382052010-02-15T00:30:00.005+08:002010-02-15T00:36:52.825+08:00AquaSpid ProductsAquaSpid products have been finally launched.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6MxSasx6PdXn3aTTdWqx0juaYFZbE8f2-GN6YZoAak4DtV5MMY3QiCoGLD55LzqBT8TL7I1pNgU2UiRL_dZuJD81NheLQ1bp0DG0L3bleC4AALmbDLq5qjUDB-APF_IwBbzNeaPMHk-nU/s1600-h/evolve2.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 176px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6MxSasx6PdXn3aTTdWqx0juaYFZbE8f2-GN6YZoAak4DtV5MMY3QiCoGLD55LzqBT8TL7I1pNgU2UiRL_dZuJD81NheLQ1bp0DG0L3bleC4AALmbDLq5qjUDB-APF_IwBbzNeaPMHk-nU/s320/evolve2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438137897001052210" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Evolve is a whole new level of organic pellet formulated to provide shrimps of all breeds the essential minerals for growth. In additional, it contains both peat and humic acid which are beneficial to the aquatic environment.<br /><br />Made of soy-based protein (a vegetable source of protein with excellent taste and for good acceptance), vitamins A, D3, E, B1, B2 , B6, folic acid and vitamin C.<br /><br />Rich in humic acids which softens tank water, reduces the negative effect of phosphate and generally improves the environment for ya shrimps.<br />Peat acid will buffer PH and control some alkalinity.<br /><br />Definitely worth a try for all shrimp keepers out there!<br /><br />*Directions- Feed as much as your shrimps can consume! Leftovers will not foul water.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFqOWT15180ONCDC7lXLu4xmXZtW-CjkKhVL02ld6WKfSzBgNKIU4MP6RwsKZ2ivSEvTw_ywFUuWL3nPh7XOlgwo5n-Q9w8dL4E0vwIlqZeSwRtvMzephwYKXUPI6iOcDdv8XMn4bDX0mV/s1600-h/eradica1.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 175px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFqOWT15180ONCDC7lXLu4xmXZtW-CjkKhVL02ld6WKfSzBgNKIU4MP6RwsKZ2ivSEvTw_ywFUuWL3nPh7XOlgwo5n-Q9w8dL4E0vwIlqZeSwRtvMzephwYKXUPI6iOcDdv8XMn4bDX0mV/s320/eradica1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438138254775103506" border="0" /></a><br />Eradica destroys tank parasites like planarias, threadworms and hydras which often pose a threat to our dear shrimp population.<br /><br />Eradica is formulated to contain various forms of deworming powder which are totally shrimp safe. However, sensitive species of snails may be killed in the treatment process.<br /><br />*Directions of treatment will be sent with Eradica<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5BbmHZxk9u23WowUkvztlf5Ii_nzcGvsOkPjLAxeuW8_e30Yg08lDUUlYzxCZCvLT7hlBoNeabPPQ0LelffqEZnUj-kezBCmeg3HlljDkuRS0VtdeSuIQZReZM6oeHil5LP4o2nz5EzAW/s1600-h/enhance2.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5BbmHZxk9u23WowUkvztlf5Ii_nzcGvsOkPjLAxeuW8_e30Yg08lDUUlYzxCZCvLT7hlBoNeabPPQ0LelffqEZnUj-kezBCmeg3HlljDkuRS0VtdeSuIQZReZM6oeHil5LP4o2nz5EzAW/s320/enhance2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438138568324196834" border="0" /></a><br />Enhance is an addictive which comprises clay from one of the highest calcium deposits in the world and contains billions of select microorganism per gram.<br /><br />Enhance is used in shrimp setups to achieve many goals.<br /><br />1] Enhance shrimp color<br />2] Encourage molting<br />3] Detoxifying and clarifying tank water<br />4] Develop highly active microbial populations that break down organic waste<br />5] Promotes bio-filter performanc6] Promotes essential bio-film development<br /><br />*Directions<br />Add 1gram per week to shrimp setup after water change.<br />For new tank setups, it will be good to mix half of the entire pack of Enhance within the substrate and cycle tank for about 2 weeks or so.<br />Make sure ammonia is zero before introduce new shrimpsSpidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-54026943889921796342010-02-02T21:40:00.003+08:002010-02-02T21:42:36.446+08:00Snowballing again.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQWYfEQSOhRKaVAVDGUDYACS2-MZMl3I6PleAtMcvQsLLYfKR28q6O-LigMT8m-OZak0s2YzhMbmKZRiIy281V_C1jl7qSq6IGLJgiOdoKZtADnGvDbs1YB40PfVZZshCFzG9AILpqqxN9/s1600-h/snowball4.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQWYfEQSOhRKaVAVDGUDYACS2-MZMl3I6PleAtMcvQsLLYfKR28q6O-LigMT8m-OZak0s2YzhMbmKZRiIy281V_C1jl7qSq6IGLJgiOdoKZtADnGvDbs1YB40PfVZZshCFzG9AILpqqxN9/s320/snowball4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433641083260611106" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnM1SiR417Ers95fcyKfPvhpnjjjmmkFCPZQWGjp9ZefkBynJM0k2Jn9gF4EDV4GvaImDxGwKxbc-4gOyixfV-iHGni340bSyBkpKC9h87L_6C4rTut3g_xTMG4vquupI0CjOVPA4iRNGS/s1600-h/snowball5.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnM1SiR417Ers95fcyKfPvhpnjjjmmkFCPZQWGjp9ZefkBynJM0k2Jn9gF4EDV4GvaImDxGwKxbc-4gOyixfV-iHGni340bSyBkpKC9h87L_6C4rTut3g_xTMG4vquupI0CjOVPA4iRNGS/s320/snowball5.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433641000136014466" border="0" /></a>Spidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-14392578040586839332010-01-19T00:32:00.002+08:002010-01-19T00:34:22.336+08:00Gold rush<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwNoPtKD4DSZd52VVNI7MD6H71vc8AuaLSTABBCpEI_AW2Yxx7pf7O4Zt74osdv0LTG2sOaIYlI8dICrzUZD4LFY103jWGiqKkJ-1GA2-JjwGvdD0QnC-4pPOhIFrvKUm7S-UmsunpMODd/s1600-h/Yellow7.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwNoPtKD4DSZd52VVNI7MD6H71vc8AuaLSTABBCpEI_AW2Yxx7pf7O4Zt74osdv0LTG2sOaIYlI8dICrzUZD4LFY103jWGiqKkJ-1GA2-JjwGvdD0QnC-4pPOhIFrvKUm7S-UmsunpMODd/s320/Yellow7.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428118926314497746" border="0" /></a><br />A bunch of yellows munching greedily!Spidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-21566850369643277232010-01-17T21:07:00.005+08:002010-01-17T22:49:30.314+08:00Blue Shrimps<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimanbSizUs67ZcK2hrYte5YA_lWCVqm8gH7P60ruONgfAKh9NQRKFZq1EEpJtNIsnPLWkpbhTHJkWDiV-_QMKF-AAN7BChA18f7aH9cqn6wS8CIyxhNVJ9pV-xIc_dbUme4Kp_5Mrw23kF/s1600-h/blueshrimp4.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimanbSizUs67ZcK2hrYte5YA_lWCVqm8gH7P60ruONgfAKh9NQRKFZq1EEpJtNIsnPLWkpbhTHJkWDiV-_QMKF-AAN7BChA18f7aH9cqn6wS8CIyxhNVJ9pV-xIc_dbUme4Kp_5Mrw23kF/s320/blueshrimp4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427696444182223186" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-R4tRchB67L5z0BqLjI1nXtdXen0WbhyH3OMXizkviAaXm4W0DJP6iP88I7OjVEVfoRL4efkTIvxh26eBdO08Y7FkbatRI-z0cYeao98Dbnpwx5O2Fm8bEj2ou2gZVxDLavpZgvL0EcMh/s1600-h/blueshrimp1.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-R4tRchB67L5z0BqLjI1nXtdXen0WbhyH3OMXizkviAaXm4W0DJP6iP88I7OjVEVfoRL4efkTIvxh26eBdO08Y7FkbatRI-z0cYeao98Dbnpwx5O2Fm8bEj2ou2gZVxDLavpZgvL0EcMh/s320/blueshrimp1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427696314785378994" border="0" /></a><br />Neocardina Blues- These guys were normally sold off as blue shrimps, with their color ranging from transparent grey to blue to black. Their stable color is usually bluish grey with black stripes! People always have a misconception that those blue ones bought from LFS are usually fed with blue enhancer or being dyed. The truth is that those very colored ones with dark bluish or black tone are the ones under severe stress. As such those who have bought them would have realised these guys are the ones that die off the fastest. <br /><br />I have experienced crossing them for few generations and yet able to receive any good results thus far. Colors still remain dull grey to bluish. Though some females may shown off positive colors but generations after still remain as bad. Despite so, I have high hopes for them. One day hope i can acheive a stable blue color with few exceptions some of them as solid black piece.Spidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-15526518489079909892009-12-13T17:36:00.006+08:002009-12-13T17:43:18.456+08:00Red Beauty<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6egO2uijPKU4fbBBQBdKKGeOef5LMxnMPDMFna-TE6o-1DL3itZHsDvpVoR8XL_Qs_ZHWU51-eZgoJBiT1yMRu1KRSHEheu-3Uo8u0RauHYQzSQT9E2BRIuzwPNqSCrE0VzzA8dxgHL_n/s1600-h/flameshrimp17.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6egO2uijPKU4fbBBQBdKKGeOef5LMxnMPDMFna-TE6o-1DL3itZHsDvpVoR8XL_Qs_ZHWU51-eZgoJBiT1yMRu1KRSHEheu-3Uo8u0RauHYQzSQT9E2BRIuzwPNqSCrE0VzzA8dxgHL_n/s320/flameshrimp17.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414653522529012674" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1cEs4wJmgiNm_KOIGKdRurstG62L7dGUu4TlEUO6pk7jUndB4d6yz28U1QfxNhrYnkhD1xJ5k9dgc7Gzuaref7MC1lo8jJ9DV3v4WeI3e_PSv1t2_TtTlgjAqOD5fdPazlrRoW50iZyWo/s1600-h/flameshrimp18.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1cEs4wJmgiNm_KOIGKdRurstG62L7dGUu4TlEUO6pk7jUndB4d6yz28U1QfxNhrYnkhD1xJ5k9dgc7Gzuaref7MC1lo8jJ9DV3v4WeI3e_PSv1t2_TtTlgjAqOD5fdPazlrRoW50iZyWo/s320/flameshrimp18.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414653773404513602" border="0" /></a><br />Here's with another red beauty to share, though she does not show a thick shell appearance as her ruby red counter part. Her overall appearance still strikes a 10/10 score (at least for me). These 2 pictures simply make her looks like a shrimp toy model.Spidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-64019301771670151232009-12-13T17:26:00.003+08:002009-12-13T17:35:55.420+08:00Ruby red in the making<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-y6tzI8P8RcOtmqMpr-474RpYgLsZlINbFdTDsPwq3GrPVr5p1CJdGFcqDZLZt2wxvS-8CupuSIlf0hXYcPEZ4vBRmXChJguj7Wp2s8lp4mB1dyhyOXd6Z00zWiAO0_LFg7ipgbkvdros/s1600-h/flameshrimp21.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-y6tzI8P8RcOtmqMpr-474RpYgLsZlINbFdTDsPwq3GrPVr5p1CJdGFcqDZLZt2wxvS-8CupuSIlf0hXYcPEZ4vBRmXChJguj7Wp2s8lp4mB1dyhyOXd6Z00zWiAO0_LFg7ipgbkvdros/s320/flameshrimp21.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414652157137991026" border="0" /></a><br /><br />An upcoming star in the making... About 4months old and it has a deep red appearance. Lets see how this guy will fare in 2months time.Spidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-45648092924134624512009-12-12T22:35:00.005+08:002009-12-16T22:39:55.941+08:00The species of Green shrimp<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-W6nA-9N7lxlE42lcRYRt3IlhcEnn1696QBFmHGV3BE76WmheC-RgDi-dUfg8ID0EgileGuEH0PE3TKe8777AzCprVvfSIvnWYnjE9yEmCVrxKN057xBFkEYZRG4m_kd7_k_l2489Qiqy/s1600-h/green1.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-W6nA-9N7lxlE42lcRYRt3IlhcEnn1696QBFmHGV3BE76WmheC-RgDi-dUfg8ID0EgileGuEH0PE3TKe8777AzCprVvfSIvnWYnjE9yEmCVrxKN057xBFkEYZRG4m_kd7_k_l2489Qiqy/s320/green1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414359696988337986" border="0" /></a><br />Recently got these green guys from LFS and have been trying hard to figure their true identity. Neocaridina or caridina? Though their body structure point to a neocaridina strain, several online sources claimed they are Caridina. Well its still good to find it out myself. As usual. these guys are going to stay with my side for experimenting crosses and to determine their identity. Hope I can get some interesting findings and crosses.Spidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-13030210170615454852009-12-12T22:29:00.003+08:002009-12-16T22:40:36.783+08:00Dirty Yellow<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5VXXonRr-aaM4kUF8Yl3DGYUOPglNAMeamU4EmHtakjGty8EZ9KIyz5BEsHiYLBSoGBl7rWZ_ZT40s8uGOQtSwJxddPtUG51qKo2XUhkqm_V6lN5HW9-5o4eO1QRTz16Ob8cF4puqk7Es/s1600-h/Yellow2.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5VXXonRr-aaM4kUF8Yl3DGYUOPglNAMeamU4EmHtakjGty8EZ9KIyz5BEsHiYLBSoGBl7rWZ_ZT40s8uGOQtSwJxddPtUG51qKo2XUhkqm_V6lN5HW9-5o4eO1QRTz16Ob8cF4puqk7Es/s320/Yellow2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414357567152300386" border="0" /></a><br />Took a shot of one of my big fat yellow female. It seemed to be a long time since I had a outright decent shot, and this photo had been a good evidence of my rusty skills.Spidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-13564870109631866652009-12-09T01:06:00.002+08:002009-12-09T01:08:52.308+08:00Snowballing<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhszy7XOAEkMk6ooMvJ0h9XH2f6jKZbqf7K76VaxHYqHPJFrJOoFOFwQBMqUgcG-FWBfmT6XMHFSEp2THrI1aHVA6kDUgKQB7QYR2MGpTT-ELnnIYI39gOh8joQihBcMMKw4r4Md2RF3hhh/s1600-h/snowball3.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhszy7XOAEkMk6ooMvJ0h9XH2f6jKZbqf7K76VaxHYqHPJFrJOoFOFwQBMqUgcG-FWBfmT6XMHFSEp2THrI1aHVA6kDUgKQB7QYR2MGpTT-ELnnIYI39gOh8joQihBcMMKw4r4Md2RF3hhh/s320/snowball3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412913459842494850" border="0" /></a><br />Colony has been increasing well lately. Here goes one tank of snowballs. Enjoy...Spidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-36974579688581677612009-11-27T23:21:00.010+08:002009-12-16T22:47:10.768+08:00New shrimp products- AQUASPIDA few of our very aquatic hobbyists have gathered to form a group to push forth a series of shrimp related products-AQUASPID. I, being a hardcore shrimp fan, am proud to be the team leader in this project of which one of our dear group member is a biologist and the other a hardcore planted tank expert. The 3 of us have spend tremendous effort in sourcing and experimenting many kinds of raw materials and chemicals in order to derive a range of shrimp products. With a total of combined 30plus tanks, we have try out every means to determine the well being of keeping shrimps which run from a mere Malayan to a priceless king kong. This process is not easy I will say, painful but rewarding. With that we sincerely hope every shrimp keepers out there will have a chance to try our very new products and do able to find joy in keeping these wonderful creatures.<br /><br />Launch of AQUASPID will be in 2010, most probably the start of the year, In the meantime,<br />series of "sneak previews" where samples of the products will be given out FOC to test responses read feedbacks.<br /><br />Updates will be done here and at my site <a href="http://www.aquaspid.com/">AQUASPID</a> soon.<br /><br />Please stay tuned and do support.<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />Regards<br />Spid on behalf of AquaSpid teamSpidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-57707309083545836492009-11-09T22:30:00.002+08:002009-11-09T22:33:45.292+08:00Different types of AlgaeKudos to the blog writer.<br /><br />This blog contains come important information about shrimp breeding and keeping. I like the description of the algae part as some algae identified were important food source for shrimplets, especially small shrimplets like CRS.<br /><br />Here is the link- <a href="http://www.aquariumalgae.blogspot.com/">http://www.aquariumalgae.blogspot.com/</a>Spidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-81362388645899061372009-11-07T12:13:00.004+08:002009-11-07T12:24:21.115+08:00Articles addedHi all,<br /><br />I have updated and wrote some articles related to shrimp keeping at my main site <a href="http://www.aquaspid.com">www.aquaspid.com</a>. Do take a peek if free.<br /><br />Cheers.Spidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-65245413449438064772009-10-26T23:19:00.000+08:002009-10-26T23:20:41.570+08:00PLANTS and BIOLOGICAL FILTRATION by Diana Walstad<a href="http://www.aquabotanic.com/plants_and_biological_filtration.htm">http://www.aquabotanic.com/plants_and_biological_filtration.htm</a><br /><br />Some good stuff to share.<br /><br />Cheers.Spidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-4483221730285173862009-10-17T15:08:00.000+08:002009-10-17T15:14:45.724+08:00Saving dying shrimpsHere is one tip for the month-<br /><br />If you ever encounter dying shrimp colonies, meaning one or two shrimp die off one by one each day, its good to catch the remaining ones, adjust them well to another tank. Parameters need not be the same for the new tank.<br /><br />The another tank that housed these remaining shrimp has to be a stable old tank.<br /><br />Meanwhile please sterilize the problematic tank. How to sterilize ill post some steps in the future.<br /><br />Cheers.Spidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-57305700907948318132009-10-17T14:42:00.000+08:002009-10-17T14:53:28.383+08:00Yellows<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM1-YroJM08Z72KOUm1KsmXJsQYqeyxItKAhbWVfz1upB-Tyfa4OOHF1x2MLS_FVuEWHRl74Q53ZDRDTAi5DwyL7DLbMlqufBI2jID7Td5f2MambjUvNW3wVSeC8t-iaFuu-oz8wB61xjK/s1600-h/Yellow1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM1-YroJM08Z72KOUm1KsmXJsQYqeyxItKAhbWVfz1upB-Tyfa4OOHF1x2MLS_FVuEWHRl74Q53ZDRDTAi5DwyL7DLbMlqufBI2jID7Td5f2MambjUvNW3wVSeC8t-iaFuu-oz8wB61xjK/s320/Yellow1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393458266944998626" border="0" /></a><br />I have been into yellow shrimp for quite some time. These shrimps are tough so to speak and their breeding rate is comparable to our dear cherries or sakuras and snowballs.<br /><br />However one thing that keep me back is that their color tone never seems to improve. Faint and transparent-like of yellow seem like the norm for these yellow creatures. I have yet to able to have a single piece of thick shell yellowish like shrimp in my colony till this date.<br /><br />Despite so, the yellow eggs are the one that make those females looks wonderful.Spidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-74293369009819722752009-09-28T22:32:00.000+08:002009-09-28T22:46:37.595+08:00FenbendazoleFenbendazole is used mainly as one of the deworming medicine for animals like horses, cats, dogs and even fishes. However fenbendazole exist in many various forms whereby some may be fully soluble in water while others need acid to make it solvent.<br /><br />Recently I imported this powder and tried it few tanks of mine to determine the effectiveness. Im very satisfied I would say. Not only did I eradicated all those planarias in the tank, not a single animal, be it shrimps fish or snails die in the process. Furthermore other parasites that loiter in the substrate like thread worm were killed in the process. Ill stressed the medicine I got is fully aquatic and is not the normal deworming powder found in pets store.<br /><br />If you wished to eradicate these unsightful creatures which prove very harmful to your shrimp. You can take a peek here.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59411">http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59411</a><br /><br />Cheers.Spidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-65884769996163511262009-09-16T22:25:00.000+08:002009-09-16T22:47:45.853+08:00Goldens -great breeding tools...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB6ibWPltTmyeIQHmACrDZbYX5eWHJVLa4q2ULtzhB2ZleBGUTW8J6FcfUZt3Ow2PUdN2Gba6X9uimql4dNHqxjVWwuovjzotkakQ9utpa11kGZC4qRrKHI_URvWlN-5Ni9UzRBTNRWqGo/s1600-h/goldenwhites1.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 203px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB6ibWPltTmyeIQHmACrDZbYX5eWHJVLa4q2ULtzhB2ZleBGUTW8J6FcfUZt3Ow2PUdN2Gba6X9uimql4dNHqxjVWwuovjzotkakQ9utpa11kGZC4qRrKHI_URvWlN-5Ni9UzRBTNRWqGo/s320/goldenwhites1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382076860426835458" border="0" /></a><br />Most mutated species came from these golden guys whom they themselves are mutated ones too. Genes play in shrimps is real interesting.Spidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-59441500581274000552009-09-07T00:15:00.000+08:002009-09-07T00:24:07.476+08:00Blue vs Red Ramshorns<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC10XcT1KXe7C1iuHhZ7yTVb1zMLVgdfD4WapfpAxIQgmHm_U_m_3OG9gesIWOEVbeI8PxgkDJDgF4CQPJpEqtaBLBw1ksXw3AiN7qIOfbaqYcro9oqmCBONJvUq0o-WpdrqGwkFzjb212/s1600-h/ramhorn.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 283px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC10XcT1KXe7C1iuHhZ7yTVb1zMLVgdfD4WapfpAxIQgmHm_U_m_3OG9gesIWOEVbeI8PxgkDJDgF4CQPJpEqtaBLBw1ksXw3AiN7qIOfbaqYcro9oqmCBONJvUq0o-WpdrqGwkFzjb212/s320/ramhorn.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378389102807761250" border="0" /></a><br />Crossbreeding of blue and red ramshorns.<br /><br />The shrimplet was there watching the fun too. Haha.Spidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-63635981039576710832009-09-01T00:19:00.000+08:002009-09-01T00:30:36.368+08:00Shrimp Store has been set up at AquaSpid.comHi all, <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >AquaSpid</span> shrimp store has been set up to provide some of the basic necessities meant for shrimp hobbyist. The store will contain both livestocks and shrimp products ranging from food supplies to shrimp accessories.<br /><br />Pardon for the lack of items at the present moment. More items will be updated once available.<br /><br />At the moment please stay tuned.<br /><a href="http://www.aquaspid.com/Home/shrimp-store/shrimp-products">http://www.aquaspid.com/Home/shrimp-store/shrimp-products</a>Spidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-40889042803023966012009-08-29T17:03:00.000+08:002009-08-30T01:46:45.468+08:00Conditioning of ShrimpsAn updated version has been loaded to my site.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aquaspid.com/shrimp-keeping/conditioning-of-shrimps">http://www.aquaspid.com/shrimp-keeping/conditioning-of-shrimps</a>Spidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-32377038236075051792009-08-16T00:19:00.000+08:002009-08-16T00:23:35.487+08:00Hinos tank<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0vyNBV3WiAWyh99ZfeyfxNLZ7M-F-5WvKp-hQkyfsM3jbT0IbskxovB3mE-Y2ONOMUE_9S-yxhRDe8sPJK76Ce_IyKnIDxFPPNk-CqK57aqrRrm7KAeDiDXNt4v6ht49qRhCRm80FWL2h/s1600-h/spidhinos.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0vyNBV3WiAWyh99ZfeyfxNLZ7M-F-5WvKp-hQkyfsM3jbT0IbskxovB3mE-Y2ONOMUE_9S-yxhRDe8sPJK76Ce_IyKnIDxFPPNk-CqK57aqrRrm7KAeDiDXNt4v6ht49qRhCRm80FWL2h/s320/spidhinos.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370226720021126530" border="0" /></a><br />This tank only contains hinos and higher grades.<br /><br />All this while has been aiming to maintain and improve coloration.Spidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-86861673112373836072009-08-08T16:44:00.000+08:002009-08-09T18:42:39.755+08:00Tap water paramenters in SingaporeData given by PUB - <a href="http://www.pub.gov.sg/general/Pages/WaterTreatment.aspx">http://www.pub.gov.sg/general/Pages/WaterTreatment.aspx<br /></a><br />"On Monday, my tap water ph reading is 8.2, on friday, its 7.3!"<br />"On a water change on monday the chloride level in the tank seems alright, on another day its seems to have a strong chlorine odour."<br />"Breeding or raising discus is not as easy as what it used to be!"<br /><br />The above are some comments I heard from few discus hobbyists who change their tank water 100% daily.<br /><br />I guess not only discus suffered, other aquatic fishes or shrimps do suffered if a large water change were to be practised. As a matter of fact I often practised 80-90% of tap water change for shrimp setups. However that was about a year or two ago when Im dosing chemicals like formalin, methylene blue, bifuran, etc and even anitbiotics like tetracycline. And if theres any chance of me doing that again with the current tap water. The answer is a definte NO. Reason being I have lost too much shrimps due to heavy water change. Shrimps are small and unlike fishes who are able to show symtoms if they are sick or under bacteria attack. Even so, exact medicine availble for treatment is not readily available at present. Therefore to judge whether they are alright after a major water change is difficult for anyone.<br /><br />So I do recommend shrimp hobbyist in Singapore do play cautious when comes to water change and to prevent disease-prone shrimps, purchase shrimps from reliable sources. Right now I only top up my CRS tank with distilled water. Those tanks with high nitrates, i do try praticse a 10% water change each week or if budget allow i will shop to add more cannister filters.<br /><br />Cheers.Spidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-90289616444783059822009-08-05T14:47:00.000+08:002009-08-05T22:45:58.562+08:00A German Site to ShareOne fabulous german site to share. This site covers many areas in terms of shrimp and clayfish rearing. I typically like the shrimp diseases section the most. Its very informative!<br /><br />Do take a peek for those shrimp enthus.<br /><br />Kudos to the site adminstrator again.<br /><br /><a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crustakrankheiten.de%2Fcrusta-blog">http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crustakrankheiten.de%2Fcrusta-blog</a>Spidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629187371039655720.post-29028659815153034662009-08-02T18:29:00.000+08:002009-08-02T18:39:09.517+08:00DIY Air bubble Container<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinYOkZn4yb_IQ_2ZTLU6-ufEzWJfajGokWE6aSDNcZKt_2B0mBtzXgiUgHDvZ8qygsWkrnemqA6OG7EujCTK3TZN1XViI8LeGmaPkIxsmgX65b1y_JHvJGoKMqS7qc_7wLtlFSdjrIJ0_i/s1600-h/diyo2equip2.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinYOkZn4yb_IQ_2ZTLU6-ufEzWJfajGokWE6aSDNcZKt_2B0mBtzXgiUgHDvZ8qygsWkrnemqA6OG7EujCTK3TZN1XViI8LeGmaPkIxsmgX65b1y_JHvJGoKMqS7qc_7wLtlFSdjrIJ0_i/s320/diyo2equip2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365312968936129346" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk2LSN8xdqFNp_c4e3wLo71aBav92iZiDprvnYgr2f9ixmeozFcQVxX6F60nOPJe8aBu1PXMYqalOuCxGgSLf2IrVE0RJUkk1UYgsxUeNo1qTaJZLcycodpuU0MVmXLhU8Y9hzuNjvMxpl/s1600-h/diyo2equip1.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 158px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk2LSN8xdqFNp_c4e3wLo71aBav92iZiDprvnYgr2f9ixmeozFcQVxX6F60nOPJe8aBu1PXMYqalOuCxGgSLf2IrVE0RJUkk1UYgsxUeNo1qTaJZLcycodpuU0MVmXLhU8Y9hzuNjvMxpl/s320/diyo2equip1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365312819268997570" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip_s1nprvS-aaoCM91MRjlGlKJMigzYCldUau0fYcxTFWNhejnlOOefnJymVL58P2yskleFcXSENElIdUuqEdqWB32HBU3a-H__fbw3Paf_y2A6rZjbKJsI7vs4WQqC1BESMPZgfznUYhI/s1600-h/diyo2equip3.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 145px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip_s1nprvS-aaoCM91MRjlGlKJMigzYCldUau0fYcxTFWNhejnlOOefnJymVL58P2yskleFcXSENElIdUuqEdqWB32HBU3a-H__fbw3Paf_y2A6rZjbKJsI7vs4WQqC1BESMPZgfznUYhI/s320/diyo2equip3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365313112502919490" border="0" /></a><br />Here is a cheap DIY equipment that allow more oxygen exchange with the surrounding and prevent my dear lighting equipment from getting wet.<br /><br />I used a unused gravel cleaner plastic bottle, cut a small hole at the side for the suction cap and place the top of the container above water level.Spidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836913419346514300noreply@blogger.com0