I recently picked up a Dwarf Lionfish who doesn't seem to want to eat frozen
food. He only wants the Ghost feeder shrimp. I really don't have a problem
with this because my Porcupinefish likes them too. I also enjoy watching the
"hunt." It's probably good for them anyway to feel like they are still in the
wild.
Anyway, Earlier this week I threw 3 in and I never saw them get eaten. I
assumed that they would be found at some point. Yesterday, when I was cleaning
out the filter sock I found 2 that where still alive! This gave me an idea, so I
picked up a cheap "breeder basket" at Petco that allows water through. I
mounted some suction cups to it and stuck it to the inside of my sump just below
the water line. I also got a 1" net to fish them out. I have about 22-25
shrimp in there now. Is this ok? Will they live in there? Does this pose
pollution danger to the tank? Do I need to feed them or is there enough algae
in the water?
food. He only wants the Ghost feeder shrimp. I really don't have a problem
with this because my Porcupinefish likes them too. I also enjoy watching the
"hunt." It's probably good for them anyway to feel like they are still in the
wild.
Anyway, Earlier this week I threw 3 in and I never saw them get eaten. I
assumed that they would be found at some point. Yesterday, when I was cleaning
out the filter sock I found 2 that where still alive! This gave me an idea, so I
picked up a cheap "breeder basket" at Petco that allows water through. I
mounted some suction cups to it and stuck it to the inside of my sump just below
the water line. I also got a 1" net to fish them out. I have about 22-25
shrimp in there now. Is this ok? Will they live in there? Does this pose
pollution danger to the tank? Do I need to feed them or is there enough algae
in the water?
