Pokeshrimp Posted November 19, 2015 Report Posted November 19, 2015 I'm trying to get of list of foods shrimp can eat that we have sitting in the fridge for us to eat and stuff that's found outside like leaves ,cones and flowers maybe? Tomato Cucumbers edamame squash zucchini spinach kale Mulberry leaves oak leaves maple leaves alder cones dandelion pumpkin sweet potato carrots arugula lemon balm watermelon Coffee grounds banana leaves I know there's more but i haven't tried them yet. If you tried something and the shrimps love it post it and I'll add it to the list. Louie 1 Quote
jem_xxiii Posted November 19, 2015 Report Posted November 19, 2015 I have heard of people using kale and spinach. Pokeshrimp and Fishprinceofca 2 Quote
35ppt Posted November 19, 2015 Report Posted November 19, 2015 dandelion pumpkin sweet potato carrots arugula lemon balm watermelon (so fascinating how this disappears gradually in the tank; it looks see-thru at one point) Louie 1 Quote
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 I've heard of coffee grounds and tomato as well. Pokeshrimp 1 Quote
kaydoubleyou Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 Banana leaves (dried, boiled) Sent from my LG-D852 using Tapatalk Quote
Pokeshrimp Posted November 20, 2015 Author Report Posted November 20, 2015 I've heard of coffee grounds and tomato as well. The caffeine won't effect them at all? I brew my coffee with cinnamon sticks so if i could reuse that stuff that would be awesome. Quote
shrimpybuisness Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 Banana leaves (dried, boiled) Sent from my LG-D852 using Tapatalk life is easy when you have a banana tree kaydoubleyou 1 Quote
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 The caffeine won't effect them at all? I brew my coffee with cinnamon sticks so if i could reuse that stuff that would be awesome. Appearently not, but he said it does tinge the water some. Quote
Jaykidding Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 Woah I have tons of banana trees at my house, I chop em down in the winter and they all grow new babies around the stump, and they regroup ehere I cut them down. Quote
Wygglz Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 Woah I have tons of banana trees at my house, I chop em down in the winter and they all grow new babies around the stump, and they regroup ehere I cut them down. Lucky you! We have a tiny house made smaller still by the potted banana, fruit trees, and now 2 baby mulberry trees... all in pots. Quote
kaydoubleyou Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 Wish I could have outdoor bananas but we're in a zone 3b Only one oak tree in my area and it dropped its leaves a few weeks before I knew we could give them to shrimp! Coffee grounds shouldn't contain much if any caffeine so long as its been brewed as caffeine is water soluble. Had no idea you could give them cinnamon sticks, always just composted them after simmering, especially useful during the holiday season! Sent from my LG-D852 using Tapatalk Quote
35ppt Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 Wish I could have outdoor bananas but we're in a zone 3b Only one oak tree in my area and it dropped its leaves a few weeks before I knew we could give them to shrimp! Coffee grounds shouldn't contain much if any caffeine so long as its been brewed as caffeine is water soluble. Had no idea you could give them cinnamon sticks, always just composted them after simmering, especially useful during the holiday season! Sent from my LG-D852 using Tapatalk Pretty sure you could do bananas. You would have to store them dormant over winter - usually done in garage or basement. Not all varieties can be stored this way. Then, (assuming spring ever comes) plant outside. Bananas also make *great* houseplants. Many of dwarf types to pick from. I really like the ones that have red splotched leaves with red undersides, so pretty! Coffee grounds sounds messy in a tank. kaydoubleyou and Wygglz 2 Quote
kaydoubleyou Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 Pretty sure you could do bananas. You would have to store them dormant over winter - usually done in garage or basement. Not all varieties can be stored this way. Then, (assuming spring ever comes) plant outside. Bananas also make *great* houseplants. Many of dwarf types to pick from. I really like the ones that have red splotched leaves with red undersides, so pretty! Coffee grounds sounds messy in a tank. Have some of those red ones, forget what they are called but they don't flower. I put one of them outside a few years ago but its so dry and windy the leaves just shriveled up and tore into pieces! I want to find a dwarf flowering one but cant seem to get my hands on one here.Sent from my LG-D852 using Tapatalk Quote
chibikaie Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 Time to set up a shrimp-ponic garden to grow food for the shrimp using their waste water! sarah, 35ppt and Wygglz 3 Quote
Jaykidding Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 When you mean banana trees, do you mean the ones that grow bananas or just the regular tree that doesn't grow the bananas Quote
Wygglz Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 When you mean banana trees, do you mean the ones that grow bananas or just the regular tree that doesn't grow the bananas I don't know what others are referring to, but mine are dwarf banana trees that grow bananas given enough light. Quote
kaydoubleyou Posted November 21, 2015 Report Posted November 21, 2015 When you mean banana trees, do you mean the ones that grow bananas or just the regular tree that doesn't grow the bananasMine are dwarves that do not grow fruit. Anyone know the import laws of banana plants from US to Canada? Maybe I could buy a crown off you Wygglz [emoji6] Sent from my LG-D852 using Tapatalk Quote
Wygglz Posted November 21, 2015 Report Posted November 21, 2015 Mine are Super Dwarf Cavendish I believe. I was just checking the place I just bought my mulberries from since they have bananas too but they only ship to the US. By the way, just got mulbeery plants from Florida Hill Nursery online. Bought 1, got 2 and they are beautiful little 8" plants for those interested. Trotwood and Wygglz 2 Quote
PlantDude Posted November 21, 2015 Report Posted November 21, 2015 Guava leafs too. I have a ton and my shrimp love them Quote
Pokeshrimp Posted November 21, 2015 Author Report Posted November 21, 2015 Man, looks like I'll have to start growing some trees inside so i can have an unlimited supply of fresh leaves. Quote
kaydoubleyou Posted November 21, 2015 Report Posted November 21, 2015 Man, looks like I'll have to start growing some trees inside so i can have an unlimited supply of fresh leaves.Unlimited fresh oxygen too [emoji6] Sent from my LG-D852 using Tapatalk Quote
35ppt Posted November 21, 2015 Report Posted November 21, 2015 Btw, Florida Hill has a reputation for selling mislabeled banana varieties. I can check with my online group to see who is recommended as a Canada seller for naners. I looked in my tank tonight and right in the front middle was a pile of shrimp really attacking something. I figured it must be a shrimp. Nope, it was a leaf (mulberry , I think). Kinda cute, it was sitting on top of a single moss frond, kind of like a plate. kaydoubleyou and Wygglz 2 Quote
Wygglz Posted November 21, 2015 Report Posted November 21, 2015 Btw, Florida Hill has a reputation for selling mislabeled banana varieties. I can check with my online group to see who is recommended as a Canada seller for naners. I looked in my tank tonight and right in the front middle was a pile of shrimp really attacking something. I figured it must be a shrimp. Nope, it was a leaf (mulberry , I think). Kinda cute, it was sitting on top of a single moss frond, kind of like a plate. Very good to know about FL Hill! This is my first order from them and I was pleased, but never ordered banana. Quote
Pokeshrimp Posted November 26, 2015 Author Report Posted November 26, 2015 Tried a bit of Apple in my cull tank and the shrimp dig it. Quote
Wygglz Posted November 27, 2015 Report Posted November 27, 2015 Tried a bit of Apple in my cull tank and the shrimp dig it. Apple leaf or fruit? Raw or boiled? Quote
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