I've been up since 5 am fishorama...so I can't understand a thing you just said
But I'll be sure to try later after a nap 


Fishorama and I are having a discussion about shrimp poop.
I contend that even though the amount can be substantial, I suspect it has a limited effect on the water quality because the poop is probably primarily fiber due to their diet. Fishorama says "Fiber or protein it's all bioload."
What do you all think? I'm interested in opinions, but I'm more interested in facts. Anyone got any on this particular topic?
Well, I worked all night, went to bed at 8:30 am, got up at 3:30 pm, and it's taken me this long to get my first cup of coffee. So I'm really confused. :nilly:Geez, the things I find when I go to bed early! I was pooped out
I think it depends on your definition of "bioload". Are we talking ammonia only? Nitrate? Crap I have to vacuum out or remove from my filter? Places for bacteria & fungi to grow & break down? Oxygen consumption?
I think plant eaters need to eat more in terms of volume to get the nutrients they need leading to increased poo volume. I'd think 2 fish of the same weight would need similar amounts of calories, nutrients etc. They'd also have a similar amount of waste byproducts, except for the fiber. So say if a neon = 10 shrimp in terms of weight & needed nutrient intake it seems like 1 neon poo= the waste of 10 shrimp in terms of bioload but maybe 100x the volume. It might take the neon 2 bites of fisf food but the shrimp need to graze all day to get equal amounts of nutrients.
That also isn't taking into account the ammonia expelled by fish gills or that oxygen needs may be different. There's also "animal products" in the tank microfauna shrimp & vegetarian fish graze on so they're not vegans & do produce ammonia even if they aren't fed "meat".
Whew! All that on half a cup of coffee :coffee2:
this is really OT - but slappy, have you ever seen the weird al move - UHF?
everytime i read your name or see your avatar i think of the wheel of fish. YOU SO STUPID!!!! bahahahahaha![]()
You are, officially, my hero for having asked the question, HappyPoet. AND IN ALL CAPS, NO LESS!Might I humbly suggest that with: Interesting scientific information, a multitude of poo puns, and a wheel of fish video, this is an awesome thread?