Phytoplankton and Peppermint Shrimp

[ReeferNoob4ever]

Can I feed my shrimp phytoplankton. I would turn off the flow and lightly baste the phytoplankton above his head. Would the shrimp eat it?

 

[AlSimmons]

Peppermint shrimp are more inclined to eat things like flakes, pellets, dead snails etc as opposed to Phytoplankton. This stuff can also make your Phosphates rise if your not careful.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-05/as/index.php

 

[Tripod1404]

I dont think they have any appendages to filter feed.

 

[ReeferNoob4ever]

OK thanks. I don't want to starve the shrimp, but I would like to encourage it to scavenge.

 

[jam.jo]

Feed your shrimp mysis, they love mysis. But yeah you can feed them pellets too they feed on leftover food.