The Beavertail Fairy Shrimp (Thamnocephalus platyurus)

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A Systematic Review of Mexican Populations of the Fairy Shrimp Genus Thamnocephalus (Branchiopoda: Anostraca)
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[@shawndoe2834]

Another great video.

[@yossarian00]

Been waiting for this one, this species is one of my favorites :)

[@BranchiopodLab]

Plenty more to cover!

[@the-ops]

If you were to give a measurement of what should be the salinity, what would it be? (Can you use reef salt?) P.S. Can you do a triops hatching tutorial and an infusoria culture tutorial please?

[@BranchiopodLab]

For salinity, reef salt should be fine and any concentration within the range 5-10 ms/cm should be okay. If they die randomly and you notice their body is expanded with water, likely the water does not have enough salts. And yes, Triops hatching video on the way!

[@sivl9964]

It's been trying to culture them (not very successfully). They would hatch and swim around for about a day or two and then die out. Any tips? I have an airstone, distilled water with some leaves/dirt as substrate, and I tried feeding them green algae and yeast. I've only had one that made it to adulthood after hatching like 100. Don't know why they don't survive. Temps around 70-75f.

[@BranchiopodLab]

They need a bit of salt in the water from my experience especially if they originated from the desert, adding a bit of compost should help with adding minerals to the water.

[@charlespaugh]

Thank you for your content! You mentioned in this video that the beavertail fairy shrimp prefer warmer temps. Some fairy shrimp prefer cooler temps. Is it common to find multiple species sharing the same eco-range or even water pool but occupy it during different temperature ranges?

[@BranchiopodLab]

Yes, some species can inhabit the same pool but are present at different times of the year. Additionally, some can co-occur at the same time. Thamnocephalus platyurus typically always occurs with other Branchiopods species.

[@SPIOoner]

is this a troll or a rick roll?

[@BranchiopodLab]

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[@SPIOoner]

@@BranchiopodLab i just met it