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texasranchers
Fri, 12th Mar 2004, 05:57 PM
From the time the eggs hatch, approimately how long does it take to grow to adult size? Our brine shrimp tank had an oops and we have hungry horses. Can't find a dealer that will overnight for tomorrow delivery. Any ideas or suggestions welcomed. I've been at this all day.
GaryP
Fri, 12th Mar 2004, 07:19 PM
I think the problem you will have is that you would have to also culture the stuff the baby brine would need to eat.

Check out integrated culturing system.

http://www.sjwilson.net/reef/

Fintique in San Antonio usually has live brine. Do you know anyone coming this way? If not, you might check with them and see where they are getting their brine shrimp. They are listed on the pet store page here.

Gary
texasranchers
Fri, 12th Mar 2004, 07:49 PM
I have the 'culture'. Just didn't expect to use it NOW. I'll check out fintique. Thanks.
Instar
Sat, 13th Mar 2004, 02:55 AM
In culture, it takes 10 days, maybe 15 at the outside, to grow brine from hatch to adult size.
texasranchers
Sat, 13th Mar 2004, 08:08 AM
Thank you for information. I called Fintique, sadly they are not being supplied any right now either. Weather too cold to ship. That is the same answer I am getting everywhere. :cry: Sometimes I really dislike this hobby. My horses probably dislike me right now too.
fx300
Sat, 13th Mar 2004, 08:55 AM
You can look for ghost shrimps on grassy areas at any Resaca near you. The ghost shrimps can at least have your sea horses alive till you get the brine shrimp going.

Fabian
StephenA
Sat, 13th Mar 2004, 09:28 AM
I know it's a long drive, but Aquatek in Austin has some, as well as ghost shrimp.
texasranchers
Sat, 13th Mar 2004, 09:29 AM
Odered from NEBS(?) should be here Tuesday. I am trying frozen right now but these guys, finicky.
StephenA
Sat, 13th Mar 2004, 09:32 AM
Good Luck!!! What kind of horses do you have?
texasranchers
Sat, 13th Mar 2004, 11:12 AM
This time around we have five beautiful h.Barbouri. I wiped out our entire herd several months ago because I let my emotions go. A pair that was delivered looked worse than any we had ever recved. Instead of careful quarentining I put directly in show tank. NO, no, no. I knew this. So we are rebuilding again.
GaryP
Sat, 13th Mar 2004, 01:01 PM
I hadn't thought about ghost shrimp. Texas Tropical in SA carries them.
I don't know if they have the same shipping problems. You might give them a call.

Gary
texasranchers
Sat, 13th Mar 2004, 03:38 PM
Just had my order confirmed that the horses will feast on Tuesday around noon. Gary, I didn't know if they would have any small ones. Our ghost shrimp are too big for them. Thank you everyone for your support.