metageologist Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 I was wondering if any body is using the porphyries and tourmaline balls that have been on FB lately. I found it odd you would want to put these in your shrimp tanks. As they are both silicates, and have the potential to contain unwanted trace metals. ArdmxurKa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Ya i just seen these today to actually ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 tourmaline is common mineral to add to shrimp tank. I know couple big names use it to build the balls for shrimp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
featherblue Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Tourmaline as in the gem stone? I wholesale gems and minerals (as an excuse to cover my collecting;-)). id considered adding a few aqua marine or tourmaline specimens.....the tourmaline can benifit my shrimp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metageologist Posted September 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Do you know what's in them besides tourmaline, to act as a bonding agent. What variety of tourmaline is used. And what is the purpose of tournaline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 The idea is slowly release trace elements into the water column which would benefit to shrimp overall health. you don't need mineral ball, raw rock is just working fine, and way cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
featherblue Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 And tourmaline specimins might be perfect shrimp sized sky scrapers.....I may need to rescape a shrimp tank;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poormanisme Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 I was skeptical about all these mineral balls until I bought some MK-Breed Life balls. My shrimp hang out on those things all the time now. I'm not sure if its just for the biofilm or what but they seem to like them. I dunno but I added a few to each tank just in case. http://www.hanaquatics.com/life-balls/ Scott h4n 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 I personally use them in my tanks and sell tons of them. most of the people who buy are well known breeders also. http://www.discobee.com/collections/ebi-ken-studio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poormanisme Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I didn't buy any mineral balls from you Eric but I did buy a few other things. Didn't know you owned Discobee. Where have I been? LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I didn't buy any mineral balls from you Eric but I did buy a few other things. Didn't know you owned Discobee. Where have I been? LOL. ha, no worries. there are many options for mineral balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Did Hans use a photo from someone he sold to? Lol. Funny guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 haha Yes I did he told me I could Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Why not? Right lol h4n 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 ebi-ken is probably the most desired brand of mineral balls. http://www.discobee.com/collections/ebi-ken-studio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 haha Yes I did he told me I could I knew it looked familiar. I got a favor to ask you mr. Custom filter intake maker. [emoji51] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Lol! Got you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ufm216 Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Is there anybody here that sells mineral balls in the Philippines or singapore? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 ebi-ken is probably the most desired brand of mineral balls. http://www.discobee.com/collections/ebi-ken-studio Is it hard to keep Ebi-ken in stock? seems like your always sold out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brocknorman Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 I use Borneo Wild Bee Balls in my tank, in conjunction with Borneo Wild Minerock, which is basically the solid version of the bee balls. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ufm216 Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I bought azoo 11 in 1 super bacteria.. Can I put this in a tank with shrimp? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pokeshrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jem_xxiii Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Is it hard to keep Ebi-ken in stock? seems like your always sold out. recently messaged Eric about Ebi-Ken the other day. The owner seems to be following other pursuits in life a la Speedie, Eric is trying to coax him back into the shrimp game. Vpier, EricM and Soothing Shrimp 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 recently messaged Eric about Ebi-Ken the other day. The owner seems to be following other pursuits in life a la Speedie, Eric is trying to coax him back into the shrimp game. Yeah... really hurts not having Ebi-Ken Ei anymore. that was one of the best products ever made and desired by many of the biggest breeders both in the USA and around the world. jem_xxiii 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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