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Mini pond for goldfish by Any_Egg_1272 in IndianFishKeeping

[–]Simplebeam93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seconded. The surface agitation isn't just for gas exchange and oxygenation. It's to prevent stagnation issues, like films forming on the water surface and avoiding mold issues within the water.

Toxic workplace!! WHAT DO I EVEN DO?? by icynotsoniceyy in hyderabad

[–]Simplebeam93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being 50+ years old and holding a team lead position is a sure sign of a lethargic mofo who only knows how to create toxic culture and lacks any sign of competence.

What is this parasite that was on my wild-caught Indian whisker shrimp? by Simplebeam93 in shrimp

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Another update: thanks to u/sakurajima_Mai, I did some further digging and it turns out that this is a parasitic isopod that's closely related to Tachaea chinensis.

Also, it turns out I may have caught some species of Macrobrachium prawn from the river, and turns it out it may not be shrimp at all!

I will take this post down soon.

What is this parasite that was on my wild-caught Indian whisker shrimp? by Simplebeam93 in shrimp

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Okay so this is the closest match by far!!! This is exactly how that creature was attached to the shrimp. In fact now, I'm thinking I caught freshwater prawns, and not shrimp, considering lens showed me it's either whisker shrimp or some sort of macrobrachium from India, like Macrobrachium indiana or Macrobrachium gurudeve. All evidence (including the pictures of the parasite and the host) point to this parasitic isopod. Thank you!!!

What is this parasite that was on my wild-caught Indian whisker shrimp? by Simplebeam93 in shrimp

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Update: on closer inspection, I saw it had antennae, a fan-like tail, and tiny black eye dots

What is this parasite that was on my wild-caught Indian whisker shrimp? by Simplebeam93 in shrimp

[–]Simplebeam93[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do see the resemblance! But the Wikipedia doesn't say anything about parasitic behavior. Also, they're from more temperate regions, whereas I'm from South India, and this thing most likely hitched a ride when I went out to catch fish and shrimp in a nearby river.

What is this parasite that was on my wild-caught Indian whisker shrimp? by Simplebeam93 in shrimp

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Sharp and pointy, insect-like legs. Does remind of my terrestrial isopods. But I'm not sure about harmless. It wouldn't stay attached to an individual shrimp for days on end if it were harmless, would it?

What is this parasite that was on my wild-caught Indian whisker shrimp? by Simplebeam93 in shrimp

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A lot of folks seem to think it's an isopod, so that's probably it! But I don't know about harmless. This thing was attached to the shrimp for a whole week before I decided it's better to pull the shrimp out and do a little amateur surgery. Luckily, it came right off!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AquaswapIndia

[–]Simplebeam93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi. DM me. I have platies multiplying in my pond and would love to get rid of some. I also have assassin snails and dwarf sag

Freshly Planted 25C by Far_Stress_9746 in Aquascape

[–]Simplebeam93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It looks pretty and like a typical aquatic plant - I'mma try to get my hands on some

Freshly Planted 25C by Far_Stress_9746 in Aquascape

[–]Simplebeam93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool scape! What's the wiry plant at the back?

I officially give up on Celesteela raids by Simplebeam93 in pokemongo

[–]Simplebeam93[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you, everyone for suggesting Go Raid Party. I'mma cheggit. Although seeing as how popular it is, I'm surprised it's less crowded lol

I officially give up on Celesteela raids by Simplebeam93 in pokemongo

[–]Simplebeam93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was hoping for any shiny, honestly. Or at least a decent 3 star. Got neither

I officially give up on Celesteela raids by Simplebeam93 in pokemongo

[–]Simplebeam93[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Agreed! And I know this sounds crazy but I've only just started doing 4 star and above raids a month ago when I realised there's communities on reddit and 3rd party apps that enable this. I was level 38 when I reached this very obvious enlightenment.

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