In MS it gets into the upper 90's this time of year. I would think that this would bake the poor shrimp. When is a good time to purchase these?
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Spring or Fall if it is too hot or too cold the shrimp die. Keep them inside where the temperature is controlled. They need light but artificial light works
597723
I would suggest caution in purchasing this item. The Ecosphere needs a constant temperature around 70 degrees with indirect sunlight. Temperatures in the 90's will cause an influx in algae and can harm or kill the shrimp.
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If they are going to be outside for a while before you take delivery then I would say that temp is to hot. I would say whenever the temp stays steady in the 70's would be a good time to order.
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I'm not an expert in this field, but I do know they will last a couple months. Do not buy any that are close to going out of date. I did from Walmart and they were crispy and broke into a hundred tiny pieces when I opened the package. The one I got from this company, I held for well over a month before I used it. It was still fresh.
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From what I read, you do not want to wait until they turn brown. They will mold. I do it when they are green.
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They don't really go bad unless they have been used a LOT and roughly. I wouldn't put the top on the lower rack of your dishwasher and use high heat for drying, but I honestly never ruined one. I had a set of these I bought several years ago and, one by one, kept having the experience of not getting them back when I loaned them out. Never had one with a hole in it or whose top stopped fitting or whatever. I like them better than any of my other bakeware - even the expensive stuff.
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It depends on when you buy it, I believe. I have some that I bought a couple of years ago that says sell by 11/13, but it's just fine. I have the bigger jar and I'm pretty determined I'm going to use it to the end unless it starts smelling funky. If you make seafood chowder, or almost anything with lobster in it, this gives your dish SOOOO much more flavor!!
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I obtained a case that FEMA gave out after Hurricane Ike in 2008. The last time I ate one was in 2013 and it was still good. From the time I got them they were stored at temperatures of 74 - 78 *F. I don't recall how old the case was when I got it (what date was stamped on the side).
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Look a the booklet that came with your sphere. Call EcoSphere, they have a one year re-charge policy for sphere's where the shrimp die.
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Generally they don't do well indoors especially with dry heat in the Winter. I would order these in the Spring and then pot them outside
146793
This is a very reasonable question and one we all need to ask before buying shrimp.
597000
that's difficult to answer because these grits, with shrimp, are great together. and, if baked, would probably satisfy your 40 guests. so just follow the directions on the box.
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I'd probably wait another month or so. They do "melt" in their mouths, but until he's really good at eating chunkier purees and starts some solids I'd hold off on these. Their fine motor skills aren't developed enough yet to have the coordination to pick it up and put it in their mouth. I've always started with organic baby mum mums (rice rusk). It's large enough for them to hold and it melts faster than the puffs do.
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I think it's better to wait a little closer to the time -- I think the directions say the plates are good for awhile but not forever. They say to store unused plates in the refrigerator.
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I am sure the shrimp will be fine in a tank that size sense they are bottom feeders. Mine did not live long because I did not put them in a heated tank and places to hide. As far as koi let me just say, we have a 5400 gallon koi pond in our yard and they ate all of our trapdoor snails. I can only suggest putting may 2 or 3 in for a while and see how they do. I hope this was some help.
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Yes, as all we have is glass casserole dishes. Just decrease the temperature by 25 degrees. Enjoy!!
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I have used a little bit of salt for medication purposes in a tank with these shrimp and it was fine, but as far as long term, they wouldn't live long. They are totally worth getting a tank just for them though. :) Hope this helps.
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I planted these strawberries in August here in South Florida, but that is not necessarily a good time to plant them because of the extreme heat here in South Florida. Some of my plants died. I would recommend they be planted around this time or spring to get a good root system. Because I lost some of my plants I did not cut off the runners because you can transplant them. They are growing fine now and are just starting to produce strawberries. I started using the Garden Tone for Herbs and Vegetables once a month and this has helped my strawberries grow. I grow them in a raised garden and use organic cow manure and top soil. I also work in a small amount of Lambert potting soil as crazy as this sounds it has worked for me. If you are in a hot climate I would recommend you start them as soon as you have them shipped. I hope this helps you. I learned from trial and error. If I get a good crop I am planning on ordering some more of these strawberries for another raised garden that I have just built.
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I have only used this product at 350 degrees. I love the baking dish but but I don't think new glass dishes are like the ones made in the 50's thru the 80's. I don't think I would use it above 400 degrees. Some other reviewers have noted Pyrex exploding after they take it out of the oven. Always, always, put it on a rack on a table. I never put any dish on a counter, stovetop or other material without using a rack. It helps cool the dish safely. Hope this helps.