mosspearl Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 This is kind of in response to Crazyfishlady's post about funny things you say about shrimp to non-shrimp people... it wasn't really related, but I figured, it's still fun, so why not? Feel free to add your own. Good selling points for shrimp: Shrimp don't poop on the floor. They don't eat your shoes. They don't climb the screen door. They don't break your prized vase (though they may like to hide in it if you put it in the tank). They don't steal the food off your plate. They don't knock over the garbage. They don't shed on your clothes. They don't bite. (do they?) Well, that's a start. chibikaie, Duff0712 and Deroyhott 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff0712 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 One thing I really like about Shrimp (as opposed to fish), is that they always look natural to me. I always like observing animals in their natural environment and I know being in an aquarium isn't actually a natural environment, but it's cool that they go about their business as usual and don't instantly come up to the front of the tank going OH MY GOD ITS THE FOOD FAIRY!!! FOOD FOOD FOOD FOOD!!! (although it is cute when my beta does it) They are so much fun to watch! edit: I couldn't say my response was funny, but a selling point for observers edit2: They won't leave dead things in your shoes They won't make loud noises all night They won't pee on your couch They won't scratch you if you rub their tummy (rubbing tummy not recommended) mosspearl, woopderson and chibikaie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metageologist Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 They don't demand to go in and out all day. They don't require a bath. They can't be sprayed by a skunk. Unless it's in your house but that's a unrelated problem. woopderson, mosspearl, Duff0712 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty703 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 they don't need to be fed for days on end they are just as funny to watch as comedy tv mosspearl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayphly Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 They don't scream They don't cry They don't complain That's what I have kids for aquariumlover10, mosspearl, Duff0712 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Mine is more practical. I used to breed mammals and reptiles. Wood substrate gets ALL OVER If you miss a substrate change the room stinks If an invert gets out, they won't go far (for long) or cause destruction. It's a lot more convenient to change water than wood substrate. I've gotten bitten from rats, mice, snakes, lizards, but never aquatic inverts. woopderson and mosspearl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chibikaie Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 My boss rolls his eyes when new volunteers or employees ask how often I get bit. "Daily!" I swear I'm not actually that bad, but he doesn't believe me when I explain that I whacked my hand on the cabinet door. Soothing Shrimp and mosspearl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfishlady Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 You can have 100+ in a single tank and still provide them with a great environment - try that with a cat or dog or even most fish... or any other animal... mosspearl and Soothing Shrimp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slycat929 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 I completely agree about the fact that I can leave them alone for a few days at a time and they will be just fine. Also, my husband doesn't have to do anything for them, which he likes. chibikaie, mosspearl and Soothing Shrimp 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebirdie Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 They don't eat their young "Shrimp staring" is a form of meditation therefore bringing relaxation They are easy to sneak into your collection...as long as you are the one getting the mail. Soothing Shrimp and Crazyfishlady 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff0712 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 "Shrimp staring" Now that sounds like something we could start an underground ring of gambling for. Which shrimp will break first folks? We've got the newcomer Pure "Straight Eye" Red Line in this corner. And in this corner we have the all time champion, weighing in at .0000009 pounds, the craziest shrimp we've seen in the game (dont get him angry). Known to all as the "Incredible Stare", The Greeeeen Huuuuuulk!!!! Place your bets people!! -Duffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosspearl Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 These are all great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chibikaie Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 If you think about it, they've got a lifespan similar to the smaller rodents (hamsters, rats). And because they reproduce readily but have a low bioload, you can *responsibly* keep a whole colony. While you can techinally do that with vertebrates, well, you hit the "oh no I can't take care of ALL of these guys" wall a LOT sooner. mosspearl, Soothing Shrimp and 35ppt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pika Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 "Shrimp staring" is a form of meditation therefore bringing relaxation THIS. Exactly this! Crazyfishlady 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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