Wild Shrimp

[Franck]

I have a pond behind my house that has shrimp. I live in central Florida. I like to know if I can put some in my fish tank. How would I clean them for parasites.

 

[david1978]

Quarenteen and monitor for a month before adding them to an established tank. If they have something it should show itself in that length of time.

 

[Franck]

Quarenteen and monitor for a month before adding them to an established tank. If they have something it should show itself in that length of time.

Thanks Do you have any idea what species they are?

 

[david1978]

If I had to guess with out a pic I would think a kind of grass or glass shrimp. Commonly called ghost shrimp.

 

[ETNsilverstar]

Are you sure they're shrimp and not crayfish? Either way, I agree with quarantining first if you want to give them a try. If you catch some, share pics!