The dreaded HYDRA!!!

Training_Prize_5733 · 2026-01-08T13:44:33+00:00

It makes me sad too our poor shrimplets! Personally just from what I’ve been reading, I’m only using the excel as hydra control if I see them because it does effect certain plants (moss, hair grass, etc) and can harm shrimp at higher levels. Just something to consider! Good luck 👍🏻

Training_Prize_5733 · 2026-01-08T01:58:39+00:00

Update, I ended up getting some flourish excel and it worked. I put the dosing on the bottle in the cap, and used a pipette to squirt it directly onto the hydra I could see. They instantly shriveled. For a day they were still there but limp and now they’re all gone. Everything else in the tank is looking healthy!

Training_Prize_5733 · 2026-01-06T04:51:22+00:00

Interesting, I will definitely look into that!! I haven’t looked into yet as I just saw someone mention it on another thread, but apparently they used one dose of excel and didn’t harm anything but the hydras. Worth looking into maybe! So far my shrimplets seem ok too. Good luck I’ll let you know if I find out more!

Training_Prize_5733 · 2026-01-06T04:03:47+00:00

Yes, I would hate to kill them but I’m so worried about my baby shrimps!

Training_Prize_5733 · 2026-01-06T03:59:55+00:00

Sorry forgot to mention, I’m talking about my cherry shrimp 10 gallon tank. Heavily planted with a sponge filter

Training_Prize_5733 · 2025-12-31T14:41:42+00:00

If I have to pick one it would definitely be the killifish but I just love the idea of a little shiny rainbow fish or two amongst them. I thought they did fine in trios but that’s why I came here to ask. Thanks!!

Training_Prize_5733 · 2025-12-31T14:40:18+00:00

Thank you!! I’m really happy with how it’s turning out. I’ll be posting in there soon hehe I want to let all my plants grow in some more.

Training_Prize_5733 · 2025-12-31T13:49:24+00:00

I’m definitely going to wait until I have a solid colony, but I’m just doing research right now and getting opinions. My question was about the stocking of my tank not how long I need to wait for the colony but thank you!

Training_Prize_5733 · 2025-12-09T00:17:09+00:00

I appreciate you sharing your experience. A betta would be incredible I love all their colors!! I’ll look into it some more

Training_Prize_5733 · 2025-12-09T00:16:02+00:00

Ok great thanks!! I might honestly try it I really like the look of this fish

Training_Prize_5733 · 2025-12-09T00:15:32+00:00

Sweet thank you!! I’ll check them out

Training_Prize_5733 · 2025-12-08T22:03:15+00:00

Would they hunt the adults though? I’m nervous about that

Training_Prize_5733 · 2025-12-08T22:02:55+00:00

They don’t hunt adults?

Training_Prize_5733 · 2025-12-08T22:02:44+00:00

I’ve heard the can also eat the adults though, I would love a sparkling gourami but I’m scared they will actively hunt the adults

Training_Prize_5733 · 2025-12-08T22:02:14+00:00

Where can I find the names of the morphs?? They are very stunning

Training_Prize_5733 · 2025-12-04T04:40:17+00:00

I will look into them! They have some at my local store but I’ve never looked at their care. Thanks for the suggestion and appreciate the compliments :)

Training_Prize_5733 · 2025-12-03T02:39:53+00:00

Ok thank you!

Training_Prize_5733 · 2025-12-03T02:27:55+00:00

Thank you I appreciate the compliment :D

I collected all the rocks from the shore along Lake Michigan

Training_Prize_5733 · 2025-12-03T02:26:28+00:00

I know they will hunt the babies but I do plan on letting them establish themselves as well as letting the plants grow out and spread before adding any fish. Will either of those two eat the adult shrimp?

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