Pokeshrimp Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jem_xxiii Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 I have heard of people using kale and spinach. Pokeshrimp and Fishprinceofca 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35ppt Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 I've heard of coffee grounds and tomato as well. Pokeshrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaydoubleyou Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Banana leaves (dried, boiled) Sent from my LG-D852 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokeshrimp Posted November 20, 2015 Author Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimpybuisness Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykidding Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygglz Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaydoubleyou Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35ppt Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share 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. Wygglz and kaydoubleyou 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaydoubleyou Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chibikaie Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Time to set up a shrimp-ponic garden to grow food for the shrimp using their waste water! 35ppt, Wygglz and sarah 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykidding Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygglz Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaydoubleyou Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygglz Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share 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. Wygglz and Trotwood 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlantDude Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Guava leafs too. I have a ton and my shrimp love them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokeshrimp Posted November 21, 2015 Author Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaydoubleyou Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35ppt Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygglz Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokeshrimp Posted November 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Tried a bit of Apple in my cull tank and the shrimp dig it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygglz Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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