misskimlove Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Have some java moss in with my shrimp, guppies and platies. Needless to say, the java moss has gone crazy. I'd like to take most of it out, or at the very least trim it right back. Thing is it's PACKED with shrimp. Are there any tips to get them out or do I just need to stand and jiggle it until they swim out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frinkie Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 I'd just go with jiggle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzeby Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Buy a clown loach .. they will fix shrimp issue LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syndicate Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 When I pulled so moss out off my similar set up I just gave it a shake and squeeze underwater and they just cam flying out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carltonboy Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Bait them out with food otherwise babies will stay in there and you run the risk of losing some. Or, after jiggling under water for a while lift it up and down out of the water then under for a few secods, many will jump when out of the water, but if the moss is dense many cannot get out, hence trying to bait the majority out with the favorite food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misskimlove Posted August 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Thanks guys. I jiggled and lifted out then dunked it back in really quickly a few times (then cut that bit off). Probably did lose a few but I was left with 100+ so I don't mind too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
