Wingin' It Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 I took a small excursion to hunt for some yummy fishy morsels...when I put them in the fish tanks, it sparked a wicked breeding frenzy...well...attempts by the males of various species...lol The females weren't nearly as impressed as the males were. hahaha I didn't get a whole schwack 'cause they're not exactly at their peak spot for collecting...yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JORG Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 I collected quite a few yesterday found a spot where they were cruising by the hundreds in front of a big boulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingin' It Posted September 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 I lurked by a boulder today too...though only got around 300-400(ish). I'm sure that'll do me for the week though...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullymoto Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 wow, if i'm reading this correctly you collected freshwater shrimp from the bow!? if yes... what are my odds on having you send some up my way so I can breed these little guys? if i'm totally wrong please feel free to correct me lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JORG Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) If you go to the Edmonton auction I'm pretty sure Wingin'it or I can bring you some Edited October 1, 2012 by JORG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullymoto Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 i work WAY TOO MUCH up in fort mac... so i likely wouldnt be able to make any auction, event, gathering or otherwise... Happen to know the species of shrimp, perhaps they are native to the north sask as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayba Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 wow, if i'm reading this correctly you collected freshwater shrimp from the bow!? if yes... what are my odds on having you send some up my way so I can breed these little guys? if i'm totally wrong please feel free to correct me lol Fairy shrimp or scuds live in ditches and things like that. Jorg has a good post on it in his member journal. Just google them too. I, unlike these two haven't caught more than daphnia and mosquito larvae. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingin' It Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 I was told by a knowledgeable CAS member that they are called, "Gameris" (sp?) I'm not sure how well they would ship...I guess we/you could try, but you should check some of your local water/ponds/ditches first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremoose Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Are they breedable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingin' It Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 I suspect they are...I think FishClubGirl has had some in a large jar for something like a year...i'm certainly going to try on my end to see if they do well in an aquarium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremoose Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 I suspect they are...I think FishClubGirl has had some in a large jar for something like a year...i'm certainly going to try on my end to see if they do well in an aquarium. Please keep us updated with how that goes; I've researched them but turned up nothing of-use on the breeding front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidbro Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 I'm going to check out the mini lake near me for these. They must be able to overwinter without heating in captivity if they can survive the cold outdoors. Could be they are seasonal and die every fall as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JORG Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 They can easily be bred in an unheated tank, I use a 220 gal tub with a sponge filter in it. They pretty much eat anything and are really prolific. They are not seasonal and are available year round. P.S The gates are shut and the sweet spot should be ready soon Cate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingin' It Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Glad to hear their breedability Jorg! Thanks! Now...if only I had a big freakin' tub to keep the gazillions of them in...lol Can't wait for the sweet spot to sweeten up! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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