425nm Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 Does anyone know if elm leaves are safe to "feed" to shrimp, as the only person I know with a pesticide/herbicide/fertilizer free yard only has elm trees who's leaves I'd like to capitlize on if they're safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayba Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 Only one way to find out. Set up a 5 gallon test and see what happens. I know they throw a ton of sap when they are still on the tree. Maybe a quick boil first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogfish Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 I know nothing about shrimp feeding habits but I do know my trees, elm leaves might be a little harder for the critters to chew on in comparison to a softer leaf such as birch or shrubs like spirea, you might also want to try chickweed I think I'm going to let it grow this year it reminds me of the glossostigma i failed to grow The test tank is a great idea, try it with a variety of clippings and let the shrimp tell you what they prefer, as for the sap I wouldn't worry its just sugar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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