|
|
Post by Xander on Jan 31, 2017 10:03:31 GMT -5
Here is a picture of a 'berried' Amano shrimp. The dark line near her back that goes from chest to tail is her digestive tract. The dark patch on her underside is where she is carrying her eggs. If your Amano was berried, this picture would help you be certain. Edit: sorry, my link isn't working the way I wanted to, will correct it on my next break
|
|
|
|
Post by Ms. Walker on Jan 31, 2017 10:22:53 GMT -5
Yes, our shrimp was pregnant then. We had also looked up photos before. Is it possible she gave birth, then ate her young? We had read that the female does not eat the young.
|
|
|
|
Post by Fishianado on Jan 31, 2017 11:18:50 GMT -5
So nice to see the younger generation interested in the hobby. Could very well have the beginning of a future marine biologist.
Would love to drop in the class one day I'm there and see how the tank is coming along.
|
|
|
|
Post by Xander on Jan 31, 2017 12:32:01 GMT -5
It doesn't seem likely to me that she would eat the shrimplets, but I'm not so certain she wouldn't if they were still eggs. Some creatures do some strange things when they're taken out of their comfort.
A shrimp does not give birth, as the eggs are not truly inside of her - they are free from her, and she is just carrying them under her belly, fanning them all the time to keep fungus from forming. This is why it's possible for the female to simply drop the eggs in situations that stress them out.
I'm assuming the container she was placed in had neither a heater nor any means to keep the water flowing, though correct me if I'm wrong on that assumption. If that was the case, though, the water could stale or foul pretty quickly and cause even further stressors for her...
I can't say where the babies have truly gone, though. I've got no evidence, just like yourself, lol.
I've also only had experience with cherry shrimp, and not Amano shrimp
|
|
|
|
Post by gabor129 on Jan 31, 2017 22:43:06 GMT -5
Most likely she did not eat the eggs/larvae! However the young larvae so small that it is easily missed by naked eye! Here is a picture of the larvae!  |
|
|
|
Post by Ms. Walker on Feb 6, 2017 22:15:10 GMT -5
I will have Kylie read all this info. The container was just a plastic tub. But the shrimp was only in there overnight. However, it seemed like there were a few changes from one little container to another during that day so that probably caused some stress.
|
|
|
|
Post by lesfromlakeshore on Jun 7, 2017 16:26:38 GMT -5
Dismantled the classroom tank today . All the fish look great and seem very healthy . There were a few losses but that is to be expected since the fish were there for around 9 months . Some of the fish I brought there such as albino cory's and bristlenose pleco's were very small at the time and are now adults and ready to breed .
Had a chance to talk to the students and they expressed their gratitude the we provided all this for them to enjoy .
I would like to thank Ms Walker and her students for allowing us to do this.
Lets do it again .
|
|
|
|
Post by gabor129 on Jun 7, 2017 17:06:21 GMT -5
Thank you Les for doing this! We really appreciate it!
|
|
|
|
Post by Ms. Walker on Jun 9, 2017 16:42:47 GMT -5
On behalf of myself and my students, I would like to thank you all for your interest in us and support of our class tank again this year.
There was a small core group of students who were very interested in the tank this year. They did most of the work. They fed the fish every day, did the water changes, did online research, and told other members of the class what they were learning. As well, some grade 8s who were in my room as grade 7s, were also curious when they came in to my room twice a week for science. Instead of going straight to their seats, they went straight to the fish tank, and that was cool with me. I needed time to take attendance anyway and this gave them time to visit the tank. It's sad for them when there are losses, but I always use that chance to whip out the microscopes and blow their minds with the details of magnified fish skin.
Just behind the tank is a long window ledge of sad aloe vera plants. I am going to give those boxes a fresh look too, with some succulents (maybe the students can't kill those??). So the backdrop behind the fish will be more interesting next year too.
I look forward to partnering with you again next year, but of course if you want to "spread the love" somewhere else, that would be fine too.
Your truly
Ms. Walker (aka Susan)
|
|
|
|
Post by Fishianado on Jun 9, 2017 18:15:59 GMT -5
On behalf of myself and my students, I would like to thank you all for your interest in us and support of our class tank again this year. There was a small core group of students who were very interested in the tank this year. They did most of the work. They fed the fish every day, did the water changes, did online research, and told other members of the class what they were learning. As well, some grade 8s who were in my room as grade 7s, were also curious when they came in to my room twice a week for science. Instead of going straight to their seats, they went straight to the fish tank, and that was cool with me. I needed time to take attendance anyway and this gave them time to visit the tank. It's sad for them when there are losses, but I always use that chance to whip out the microscopes and blow their minds with the details of magnified fish skin. Just behind the tank is a long window ledge of sad aloe vera plants. I am going to give those boxes a fresh look too, with some succulents (maybe the students can't kill those??). So the backdrop behind the fish will be more interesting next year too. I look forward to partnering with you again next year, but of course if you want to "spread the love" somewhere else, that would be fine too. Your truly Ms. Walker (aka Susan) It was a pleasure adding to the tank, I only donated some driftwood but I'd be more than happy to play a bigger role next year. So nice to see the kids so interested in the aquarium hobby. I finally managed to get some african cichlids to breed. Mabey next year the tank could be cichlids, such amazing character. So much more to do with the tank also as the generally need lots of caves and such to hide. It was a pleasure adding to the tank, I only donated some driftwood but I'd be more than happy to play a bigger role next year. So nice to see the kids so interested in the aquarium hobby. I finally managed to get some african cichlids to breed. Mabey next year the tank could be cichlids, such amazing character. So much more to do with the tank also as the generally need lots of caves and such to hide. |
|
|
|
Post by lesfromlakeshore on Jun 9, 2017 19:35:29 GMT -5
On behalf of myself and my students, I would like to thank you all for your interest in us and support of our class tank again this year. There was a small core group of students who were very interested in the tank this year. They did most of the work. They fed the fish every day, did the water changes, did online research, and told other members of the class what they were learning. As well, some grade 8s who were in my room as grade 7s, were also curious when they came in to my room twice a week for science. Instead of going straight to their seats, they went straight to the fish tank, and that was cool with me. I needed time to take attendance anyway and this gave them time to visit the tank. It's sad for them when there are losses, but I always use that chance to whip out the microscopes and blow their minds with the details of magnified fish skin. Just behind the tank is a long window ledge of sad aloe vera plants. I am going to give those boxes a fresh look too, with some succulents (maybe the students can't kill those??). So the backdrop behind the fish will be more interesting next year too. I look forward to partnering with you again next year, but of course if you want to "spread the love" somewhere else, that would be fine too. Your truly Ms. Walker (aka Susan) Glad the tank worked out well and that the students enjoyed it . Every year will be different with some years the tank being more popular then others . But if we can put smiles on some faces we have achieved our goal. If we "spread the love" it will be by adding tanks to other schools or classrooms not by taking the one out of your class. See you in a few months to set up the 2017/2018 tank... |
|
|
|
Post by Fishianado on Jun 9, 2017 19:54:18 GMT -5
I'd be more than happy to get involved with the 2017-2018 tank project so if I can help/assist in anyway please feel free to ask. I only live a couple blocks away and our daughter Emma and Nephew Erick both go to Prince Edward. I've been stockpiling aquascaping supplies for just such a project.
|
|
|
|
Post by lesfromlakeshore on Jun 9, 2017 20:21:25 GMT -5
I'd be more than happy to get involved with the 2017-2018 tank project so if I can help/assist in anyway please feel free to ask. I only live a couple blocks away and our daughter Emma and Nephew Erick both go to Prince Edward. I've been stockpiling aquascaping supplies for just such a project. Will do |
|
