New Opae Ula owner. I’ve gotten my shrimps now for a week in my tank. 3 of the shrimps came white, and they are still white. Are there naturally white Opae ula shrimps or do I need to wait longer for them to get their red color?
Tried to get a photo of the white ones but they swim too fast and my camera isn’t that great.
Other than that, they all seem healthy and happily swimming around.
Just got my jar and lava rocks today. How long do I need to let the tank grow biofilm for before adding Opae ula?
Gemini advised me this, is this true?
“Many experienced Opae ula keepers prefer introducing the shrimp shortly after setup, as the shrimp themselves help create the biological balance needed for the jar.
- How it works: You introduce the shrimp and the water they were shipped in. The waste they produce acts as the initial fertilizer for the algae and biofilm.
- Feeding: If you use this method, feed a tiny amount of high-quality, algae-based food (like Spirulina powder) once or twice a week for the first 4–6 weeks. This provides a bridge until your jar's natural ecosystem takes over.”
Thanks!
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