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TeeJaeh - Any word on the alternate source of shrimp?
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Would PK shrimp thrive in an emergent wetland where the deepest water level fluctuates between 3 feet and 18 inches? The only fish are small minnows (species unknown).
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tubguy, I think it would be pretty easy to raise them but i have no experience. I just know that in my pond with no manipulation of my own, hungry predators and almost zero cover they have thrived. I don't have highly controlled water quality or algae blooms or any of the 'proper' conditions, just rain water and street run off going into a hole in the ground. I have thousands of them, and I only put in like 100.
My bet is that since they survive in a wide temperature range that if you started with some PK shrimp and put them in a intex pool with some rocks to attract a little algae, perhaps a little starter culture of some 'green water' from a local pond, and some way to add a little aeration they would do fine. They like to hide under leaves and in vegetation but in my pond they just scuttle around on the clay bottom.
If I had a way to net them out more effectively I'd bring some in this winter and see what they did in my basement over winter. In warmer water conditions I see them in the shallows, often I see them better at night with a flashlight. Now the water is cold enough to produce tilapia floaters and I don't see them anymore.
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If I had a starter source and a partner to handle the permits and business aspects, I would probably build a pond for some and raise them for sale. We (my wife and I) are good growers, but only barely mediocre business people.
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Friend has them, is not sure he wants to hassle with shipping as he has no knowledge/experience, and wants $.75 ea. I imagine I'll end up getting roped into helping, and I don't really have the time or fortitude for getting involved with shipping live animals, permits, etc.
If there's a serious call for shrimp at this price, I will let him know and see where he takes it. Lots of research involved with shipping, packaging, freight costs, etc. Not something I want to get involved with, but also want to help those who need it.
Wish folks were closer - I would be happy to provide some brood shrimp for my PB family!
Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. ~ Henry David Thoreau
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Thanks for the reply Canyon.I think there is some demand for PK shrimp.I may try to raise a few next spring.It sounds like the hard part would be getting permits,shipping, and producing enough to justify the startup costs.At the very least I could get them established in my pond and maybe sell a few locally.
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Please let me know if you do get some to sell. Are you willing to let us know what town you are near?
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