Only ones that are bad and I dislike are the hydra, damselfly larvae and planaria, all the other “pests” in this video are actually beneficial for the tank
Betta also predate upon small snail species such as ramshorns and bladder snails, and will also eat the eggs. What I've learned from this video: keep more Betta fish lol
If it's a shrimp tank and their population gets out of control due to overfeeding, then yes, some would consider them pests. Then again, people consider a few snails pests just because of the way they look in an aquarium.
Hydra noticed like 3 on the glass 2 weeks ago. Used a razer blade to remove them, havnt seen any since. They were super small, and hopefully that was it. Damefly - I think I've removed 4 or 5 so far. I'm starting to think tissue culture plants is the way to go.
Just be careful because cutting Hydra only makes more Hydras. Tissue culture is good but you can also bleach dip your plants before adding them to your tank. buceplant.com/blogs/aquascaping-guides-and-tips/how-to-quarantine-new-aquarium-plants
Calling beneficial Microfauna pests is a bit overstated i guess. Additionally iv´e never seen a Freshwater hydra even Remotely big enough to eat a Shrimplet. The Common Freshwater hydra isn´t big enough to Eat a adult Daphnea..
The thing is with overfeeding some of them can overtake a tank and if there's nothing to control them, they can get out of hand. It also depends on your tank setup. As for Hydra eating shrimplets, I've never seen it myself but there are those who have experienced it. Maybe the shrimplet was only 3 weeks old when it got caught up with a Hydra or multiple Hydra.... Also, around the 18 second mark is a Hydra eating a microscopic Daphnia.
@@shrimplycanadian microscopic is not adult... what I did say. I agree that it's possible fo the hydra to hurt the shrimp. But the possibility of the hydra damaging you Population is so damn small. Hydra are a beneficial part of the microfauna and imply otstanding water quality. Like I said in my original comment. Calling all this pests is definetley an overstatement and implies for manny people watching that they are to immediately Deal with. Whitch is just wrong...
Most fish will prey on baby shrimp (approx. less than 2 weeks old) if they are out in the open as they do not move at all. All of the fish I mentioned except for Mollies, I have in my tanks with various Neocaridina Shrimp and other species.
literally everything in here is good. the only real issue would be the hydra. and if you have damsel flies then thats literally fully your fault in every way.
If you've never dealt with Damselfly Nymphs before or any pests in general, at some point it's a lesson to learn. I've experienced Hydra, Planaria and Damselfly Nymphs and moving forward, I now quarantine and bleach dip all my plants.
@Malboop I don't understand... In what way is it his fault for having damsel flies? Genuinely asking, because I was under the impression that these pests are usually not intentionally brought into the tank
@@KaityPea3 if you get two whole damsel flies reproducing in your tank… thats just crazy man, like i’d have to intentionally bring some in for them to end up laying eggs in my tank of all places.
In low numbers and if you something to keep their population under control, they may be ok. In a shrimp only tank, they will easily take over the tank and eventually outnumber the shrimp which can lead to competition for food.
Be careful when adding Assassin Snails to a shrimp tank as I just learned that they can go after shrimp as well if they're within range.
Only ones that are bad and I dislike are the hydra, damselfly larvae and planaria, all the other “pests” in this video are actually beneficial for the tank
Hyras themselves are no issue either.
damsly and planaria will both eat shrimp.
@@MarksShrimpTanks that's why he wrote that they are bad... maybe read again
I love limpets was very pleased to find them
Betta also predate upon small snail species such as ramshorns and bladder snails, and will also eat the eggs.
What I've learned from this video: keep more Betta fish lol
LOL. It all depends on the temperament of the Betta. But Guppies, Endlers, Tetras and Rasboras also make excellent additions.
11:43 they are mistaken for snails because freshwater limpets are actually snails that fall under the order of ramshorn snails and its relatives
Thanks for the link
You're welcome :)
Lol the fact that some freshwater keepers consider copepods pests is, from my perspective as a marine reef keeper, absolutely hilarious.😂❤
If it's a shrimp tank and their population gets out of control due to overfeeding, then yes, some would consider them pests. Then again, people consider a few snails pests just because of the way they look in an aquarium.
Fun fact I have observed my dwarf crayfish eating snails so they technically can help with controlling the population
Great video, thanks for posting it!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hydra noticed like 3 on the glass 2 weeks ago. Used a razer blade to remove them, havnt seen any since. They were super small, and hopefully that was it.
Damefly - I think I've removed 4 or 5 so far.
I'm starting to think tissue culture plants is the way to go.
Just be careful because cutting Hydra only makes more Hydras. Tissue culture is good but you can also bleach dip your plants before adding them to your tank. buceplant.com/blogs/aquascaping-guides-and-tips/how-to-quarantine-new-aquarium-plants
@@shrimplycanadian less of a cut and more of a scrape right off the glass to the very top then washed the razer blade under running tap water.
Great information!
Glad it was helpful!
What pests have you encountered in your aquariums or shrimp tanks?
Calling beneficial Microfauna pests is a bit overstated i guess. Additionally iv´e never seen a Freshwater hydra even Remotely big enough to eat a Shrimplet. The Common Freshwater hydra isn´t big enough to Eat a adult Daphnea..
The thing is with overfeeding some of them can overtake a tank and if there's nothing to control them, they can get out of hand. It also depends on your tank setup. As for Hydra eating shrimplets, I've never seen it myself but there are those who have experienced it. Maybe the shrimplet was only 3 weeks old when it got caught up with a Hydra or multiple Hydra.... Also, around the 18 second mark is a Hydra eating a microscopic Daphnia.
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@@shrimplycanadian microscopic is not adult... what I did say. I agree that it's possible fo the hydra to hurt the shrimp. But the possibility of the hydra damaging you Population is so damn small. Hydra are a beneficial part of the microfauna and imply otstanding water quality. Like I said in my original comment. Calling all this pests is definetley an overstatement and implies for manny people watching that they are to immediately Deal with. Whitch is just wrong...
Are the fish mentioned going to stress the shrimp or eat the baby shrimp?
Most fish will prey on baby shrimp (approx. less than 2 weeks old) if they are out in the open as they do not move at all. All of the fish I mentioned except for Mollies, I have in my tanks with various Neocaridina Shrimp and other species.
How do scuds come into the tank?
They usually will hitchhike on plants you may buy from a pet store that may already have them established in their tank.
Currently have some hydra in my tanks. Not a lot but unsure if I should treat it :0
Normally, I treat it right away because what I can see vs what is actually there in the tank can be totally different.
@@shrimplycanadian gasp you're right! I ordered some no planaria to have handy. I think I'll go ahead and use!
glad this guy isn't in charge
Sorry, I'm not sure what you mean.
literally everything in here is good. the only real issue would be the hydra. and if you have damsel flies then thats literally fully your fault in every way.
If you've never dealt with Damselfly Nymphs before or any pests in general, at some point it's a lesson to learn. I've experienced Hydra, Planaria and Damselfly Nymphs and moving forward, I now quarantine and bleach dip all my plants.
@Malboop I don't understand... In what way is it his fault for having damsel flies? Genuinely asking, because I was under the impression that these pests are usually not intentionally brought into the tank
@@KaityPea3
if you get two whole damsel flies reproducing in your tank… thats just crazy man, like i’d have to intentionally bring some in for them to end up laying eggs in my tank of all places.
Ngl in my eyes, it’s snack time
Lol
I thought scuds were ok and found in every body of water
In low numbers and if you something to keep their population under control, they may be ok. In a shrimp only tank, they will easily take over the tank and eventually outnumber the shrimp which can lead to competition for food.