slycat929 Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 My shrimp receive a variety of leafy greens, but they don't seem to attack the tantora mulberry leaves with as much enthusiasm. I usually leave the leaves (whatever kind it might be) in the tank, but I noticed that the mulberry leaves seem to grow fungus within a day. I must say that any other type of leaf, such as kale or spinach, usually doesn't last very long between the shrimp and the snails. I boil the leaves before I put them in the tank too. Has anyone noticed this with mulberry? I take them out once they look funky, but would it be best to just leave them in? CiaraHono, CharlesWex, Timothylem and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGardenofEder Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 I don't boil mine and just leave mine in and the shrimp devoure them, eventually there's nothing left of them and I add more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 I've noticed that not all shrimp love mulberry as much as others. It's strange how 1 tank will murder a leaf within hours while another tank have no desire. No explanation why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slycat929 Posted February 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Do you still leave them in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 I do not. If after a day there isn't much interest I'll move them to tanks that will enjoy them. Try spinach or kale. I'm curious what your shrimp think of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slycat929 Posted February 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Oh, I already use baby spinach and kale and those are gone in like 2 hrs. I use fresh and then the tantora spinach as well. Those are always a big hit. EricM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukendabears Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Walnut is a good "food" leaf too. h4n 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slycat929 Posted February 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hmm, perhaps I will have to try walnut as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slycat929 Posted March 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Tried the walnut leaves and they are a big hit with all my shrimp. Definitely something to add into the rotation! h4n and Dukendabears 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 I'm going try some tonight also! Excited for that part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35ppt Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 I wonder, if the mulberry were harvested while still too green, do they grow fungus when put in the tank?I harvested mine in the fall. They started falling from the tree, but I picked some that were still on the tree, rinsed, and dried. They were still green. I do not boil them. After putting in the tank it does take a few days before shrimps are interested, so there is apparently some breakdown needed. Perhaps boiling would do the same. I leave them in for days, have not seen fungus. I may do a test when the tree leafs out again, to see if fresh green leaves grow fungus in a tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 I've not seen fungus from fresh picked, but then again they were in transit 3 days before getting to me. I *did* learn NOT to leave fresh picked in a sandwich bag, or they will become moldy and unusable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slycat929 Posted March 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 No, these are the tantora mulberry leaves, so not fresh. I still boil them. They break down after a few days, but the shrimp don't seem to be too interested, which I think allows it to get nice and furry. They pretty much destroy any fresh leaves, but I always blanch first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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