Comments for Triops Videos Articles Pictures http://etriops.com/blog triops make cool pets Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:00:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on what are other odd animals to put in my fishtank? by ? http://etriops.com/blog/triops-questions-answers/what-are-other-odd-animals-to-put-in-my-fishtank/comment-page-1/#comment-30814 ? Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:00:38 +0000 http://etriops.com/blog/triops-questions-answers/what-are-other-odd-animals-to-put-in-my-fishtank/#comment-30814 one of the coolest fish you could have in your tank is an alligator gar fish, the problem is your tank is probably too small for them when they get bigger. http://alligatorgarfish1.typepad.com one of the coolest fish you could have in your tank is an alligator gar fish, the problem is your tank is probably too small for them when they get bigger.

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]]> Comment on what are other odd animals to put in my fishtank? by baymast13 http://etriops.com/blog/triops-questions-answers/what-are-other-odd-animals-to-put-in-my-fishtank/comment-page-1/#comment-30813 baymast13 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:01:27 +0000 http://etriops.com/blog/triops-questions-answers/what-are-other-odd-animals-to-put-in-my-fishtank/#comment-30813 I suggest you don't buy anything until you get those 55 gallon tanks. In the meantime, get that Platy out of those hellish conditions! Platies are tropical fish, Goldfish are cold-water fish, totally incompatible. If you were taking proper care of your Goldfish, they would not "die off" for at least 20 years! If you plan on keeping even 2 "feeder" Goldfish, I hope you are also planning on getting at least a 100 gallon tank just for them, with a filter rated for 200 gallons. Those are the minimum requirements. They will eventually reach 12-18" long (if they don't die off first), and are extremely messy. They are really better suited to living in a pond. If you cannot or will not properly provide for them, re-home them. I suggest doing lots and lots of research before doing anything else. Start with going to a book store or library and loading up on some beginner's aquarium keeping books. There are many good ones available. Your comment that your current stocking is " a tad bit much" is alarming to me. You need much education before you will be qualified to care for even common fish, much less exotic aquatic pets. Good luck. Hobbyist for many years. I suggest you don’t buy anything until you get those 55 gallon tanks. In the meantime, get that Platy out of those hellish conditions! Platies are tropical fish, Goldfish are cold-water fish, totally incompatible. If you were taking proper care of your Goldfish, they would not “die off” for at least 20 years! If you plan on keeping even 2 “feeder” Goldfish, I hope you are also planning on getting at least a 100 gallon tank just for them, with a filter rated for 200 gallons. Those are the minimum requirements. They will eventually reach 12-18″ long (if they don’t die off first), and are extremely messy. They are really better suited to living in a pond. If you cannot or will not properly provide for them, re-home them.
I suggest doing lots and lots of research before doing anything else. Start with going to a book store or library and loading up on some beginner’s aquarium keeping books. There are many good ones available. Your comment that your current stocking is ” a tad bit much” is alarming to me. You need much education before you will be qualified to care for even common fish, much less exotic aquatic pets.
Good luck.

Hobbyist for many years.

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]]> Comment on what are other odd animals to put in my fishtank? by Jerome Tabuzo http://etriops.com/blog/triops-questions-answers/what-are-other-odd-animals-to-put-in-my-fishtank/comment-page-1/#comment-30812 Jerome Tabuzo Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:57:17 +0000 http://etriops.com/blog/triops-questions-answers/what-are-other-odd-animals-to-put-in-my-fishtank/#comment-30812 red bellied salamander,african frogs lobsters crabs shrimps and etc. whatever you want to put in red bellied salamander,african frogs lobsters crabs shrimps
and etc. whatever you want to put in

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]]> Comment on what are other odd animals to put in my fishtank? by catx http://etriops.com/blog/triops-questions-answers/what-are-other-odd-animals-to-put-in-my-fishtank/comment-page-1/#comment-30811 catx Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:00:52 +0000 http://etriops.com/blog/triops-questions-answers/what-are-other-odd-animals-to-put-in-my-fishtank/#comment-30811 Triops, Axolotls and Crayfish need to be in species tanks not in mixed aquariums. There are also African Dwarf and African Clawed frogs, the Dwarf staying around 1"-2", the Clawed turning into a tennis ball with legs, they also do best in species tanks. There are also shrimp, a huge variety, and growing, available. The tiny ones are best in species tanks as they're snack-size, or with equally tiny fish. Large shrimp like Amanos or Bamboos can be kept in mixed tanks as long as there's nothing aggressive - Bamboos need a strong current as they're filter feeders. There are also predatory long-arm shrimp, some of these can get quite large and will snatch at any fishy tank mates! There are crabs available BUT the common ones are semi-terrestrial, predatory and need salty brackish water. The Thai Micro Crab is fully aquatic and freshwater, but its also a filter feeder and snack-size for most fish! There are also snails suitable for most set ups. Tylomelania snails are pretty amazing to look at and get large too, long conical snails and their flesh can range from very bright vivid orange to black. They need quite specific care though. Research research research! Triops, Axolotls and Crayfish need to be in species tanks not in mixed aquariums. There are also African Dwarf and African Clawed frogs, the Dwarf staying around 1″-2″, the Clawed turning into a tennis ball with legs, they also do best in species tanks.

There are also shrimp, a huge variety, and growing, available. The tiny ones are best in species tanks as they’re snack-size, or with equally tiny fish. Large shrimp like Amanos or Bamboos can be kept in mixed tanks as long as there’s nothing aggressive – Bamboos need a strong current as they’re filter feeders. There are also predatory long-arm shrimp, some of these can get quite large and will snatch at any fishy tank mates!

There are crabs available BUT the common ones are semi-terrestrial, predatory and need salty brackish water. The Thai Micro Crab is fully aquatic and freshwater, but its also a filter feeder and snack-size for most fish!

There are also snails suitable for most set ups. Tylomelania snails are pretty amazing to look at and get large too, long conical snails and their flesh can range from very bright vivid orange to black. They need quite specific care though.

Research research research!

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]]> Comment on what are other odd animals to put in my fishtank? by 5P http://etriops.com/blog/triops-questions-answers/what-are-other-odd-animals-to-put-in-my-fishtank/comment-page-1/#comment-30809 5P Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:57:50 +0000 http://etriops.com/blog/triops-questions-answers/what-are-other-odd-animals-to-put-in-my-fishtank/#comment-30809 Small Lions, reindeer, oxen, adult buffaloes, osprey, just a few off the top of my head... Small Lions, reindeer, oxen, adult buffaloes, osprey, just a few off the top of my head…

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]]> Comment on what are other odd animals to put in my fishtank? by Tyler http://etriops.com/blog/triops-questions-answers/what-are-other-odd-animals-to-put-in-my-fishtank/comment-page-1/#comment-30807 Tyler Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:56:27 +0000 http://etriops.com/blog/triops-questions-answers/what-are-other-odd-animals-to-put-in-my-fishtank/#comment-30807 Axelotols / Mexican walking fish are good pets and arent difficult to care for. Axelotols / Mexican walking fish are good pets and arent difficult to care for.

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]]> Comment on Heaters for triops Please help? by DEN_RN http://etriops.com/blog/triops-questions-answers/heaters-for-triops-please-help/comment-page-1/#comment-30734 DEN_RN Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:57:06 +0000 http://etriops.com/blog/triops-questions-answers/heaters-for-triops-please-help/#comment-30734 since triops require temperature of 72-86 range you do need a good one i do not get paid to push brands andi i am not going to Will tell you what i do i use 2 heats purchased 6 months apart i also have 2 filters in all may tanks i do not use heaters wish bells and whistled i found and continue to find the good from the bad by going one line to the sits with articles written by people that have repeated writting correct info as for the "petssmart you dumb shit" comments don't let that kind of stuff get to you that goes with the territory personally i only buy food and fish from these store and fish only in one store locally i buy 80% of my stuff on line i have had a problem one time and was quickly corrected so now its on you to investicate a lilttle and get a good product for the money good luclk Den_Rn since triops require temperature of 72-86 range you do need a good one
i do not get paid to push brands andi i am not going to
Will tell you what i do

i use 2 heats purchased 6 months apart i also have 2 filters in all may tanks
i do not use heaters wish bells and whistled i found and continue to find the good from the bad
by going one line to the sits with articles written by people that have repeated writting correct
info

as for the “petssmart you dumb shit” comments don’t let that kind of stuff get to you
that goes with the territory personally i only buy food and fish from these store and fish only in one
store locally i buy 80% of my stuff on line i have had a problem one time and was quickly corrected
so now its on you to investicate a lilttle and get a good product for the money
good luclk

Den_Rn

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]]> Comment on Triops not growing !!!whyyyy ? by Mimi http://etriops.com/blog/triops-questions-answers/triops-not-growing-whyyyy/comment-page-1/#comment-30725 Mimi Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:57:23 +0000 http://etriops.com/blog/triops-questions-answers/triops-not-growing-whyyyy/#comment-30725 Maybe they are waterfleas. In those kits are more than just triops. There are also: clam shrimp, seed shrimp, daphnia, cyclops and others. Sometimes the triops wont hatch but the others do. Dry the sand or detritus or let the water evaporate and when its dry for a few days u can pour water over it or in your container. With the right temp, and a little luck they should hatch. For further information visit that page and forum: www.primeval-shrimps.com www.primeval-shrimps.com/en/forum Maybe they are waterfleas. In those kits are more than just triops. There are also: clam shrimp, seed shrimp, daphnia, cyclops and others. Sometimes the triops wont hatch but the others do. Dry the sand or detritus or let the water evaporate and when its dry for a few days u can pour water over it or in your container. With the right temp, and a little luck they should hatch.

For further information visit that page and forum:
http://www.primeval-shrimps.com
http://www.primeval-shrimps.com/en/forum

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]]> Comment on Will my triops hatch? by Mimi http://etriops.com/blog/triops-questions-answers/will-my-triops-hatch-5/comment-page-1/#comment-30715 Mimi Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:59:00 +0000 http://etriops.com/blog/triops-questions-answers/will-my-triops-hatch-5/#comment-30715 Well, i need more information to answer this question... Which water? Did you used a kit or batch from a breeder? Which species? Sign up to the forum: www.primeval-shrimps.com/en/forum there are a lot of triops breeders who'll help you professionally. Hatched my own. Well, i need more information to answer this question…
Which water?
Did you used a kit or batch from a breeder?
Which species?

Sign up to the forum: http://www.primeval-shrimps.com/en/forum
there are a lot of triops breeders who’ll help you professionally.

Hatched my own.

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]]> Comment on Will my triops hatch? by Andrea http://etriops.com/blog/triops-questions-answers/will-my-triops-hatch-5/comment-page-1/#comment-30713 Andrea Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:56:57 +0000 http://etriops.com/blog/triops-questions-answers/will-my-triops-hatch-5/#comment-30713 when i was younger i had some and they took ages to hatch but they did in the end don't worry and don't throw them away or anything because they will eventually hatch x Hatched my own. when i was younger i had some and they took ages to hatch but they did in the end don’t worry and don’t throw them away or anything because they will eventually hatch x

Hatched my own.

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