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Aquarimax Episode 108: Shrimp Parasites-Scutariella japonica? And More on Apistogramma cacatuoides

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Join Aquarimax hosts Rus and Kelly as they discuss questions and comments from Juliette in Paris, Tony in New York, and Mick in Carnforth, UK.

Here is a lovely pic of Charlie’s Apistogramma cacatuoides:

 

Here is the video Juliette found that provides evidence for a wormy parasite that attacks sakura shrimp:

Here’s a link to another video with a shrimp that seems to have a similar affliction:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSJLozOuGGo

This site: http://www.shrimpnow.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-4797.html
identifies these worms as Scutariella japonica

Aquarimax Episode 107: Adventure Aquarium, Frisky Frogs, and Mysterious Color Changes

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Join Aquarimax hosts Rus and Kelly as they discuss questions and comments from Tony in New York, Juliette in Paris, France, Charlie in North Carolina, Jonas in Sweden, and Mick in Carnforth, UK.

Here’s a short video of the highlights of Rus’ visit to Adventure Aquarium:

 

 

Here’s an article that provides a nice intro to Apistogramma cacatuoides, the cockatoo cichlid:

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/apistogramma_cacatuoides.php

 

Check out Micks’ video of an orange cherry shrimp that faded a bit at berrying time:

See how the frogs in Mick’s pond are feeling the spring (the serenade gets his fire-belly toads singing too!)