Look at that thing!
You look down and see an animal that is mostly clear. A small tail tucks in as the little creature squiggles around a bit. After minute’s of staring you finally recognize it as a shrimp. A ghost shrimp to be exact.
Ghost shrimps are peaceful creatures that are a good choice for aquariums. Although ghost shrimp are small so putting them in an aquarium with fish mean’s you’re taking a risky chance. You better put many hiding spots if you’re putting them with fish!
Ghost shrimps are clear making part’s in there body visible. If you look closely you might see the food they ate {Sorry for the grossness}. These shrimp also have ten pair’s of legs. The first four include tiny claws on the ends.
Ghost shrimp’s are amazing animal’s in many ways. You should go get one and observe it’s fine details. Good luck!
July 8th, 2006 at 10:49 pm
You can find more info on the ghost shrimp at http://www.aquariumfish.net/catalog_pages/misc_critters/shrimp_ghost.htm#top2
You’re right when you say they are a good choice for your aquarium. They will help keep the water clean by eating leftover fish food particles. Some folks do say that the shrimp will attack fry (baby fish) so beware.
September 25th, 2006 at 10:48 am
hey, i think your research is absoulutly amazing. keep up the good work. I also may
consider looking or getting a ghost shrimp.
September 25th, 2006 at 12:32 pm
It’s scary it looks like a like really wierd thing that looks like it will like grow and eat you