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- COLD WEATHER SHIPPING!
- Charlene was a gift recipient. We knew it was cold
there but wanted to try the 60-hour heat packs and the Micro-Lobsters arrived safely.
Since this shipment, we pack in a different way with superior survival rates!
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Aloha from Washington State! The micro-lobsters are a trip! Some
are red, and some are transparent. I can't believe they made it alive with all the
moveable rocks that could squish them! I am impressed! As for the heat pad, by
the time I got them, the heat was pretty much gone.The entire package had a little bit of
a chill to it, but it appears that everything is fine. You may also want to note
that we are down in the 30's and 40's so a chill is better than frozen! Merry
Christmas or should I say Mele Kalikimaka. Charlene M. |
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| Dawn K.
of California reserved an Introductory Mini-Breeder Tank for a special birthday gift that
fell a few days after Christmas. Here's an email note received. |
"D______ just loved the Micro-Lobsters. It far surpassed all the
other birthday gifts he received, and once again I win the best aunt and best present
award! Thanks!" (December 29, 2003) |
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learned a lot in the past shipping season, changed our system, and asked for a report.
Kristy S. of Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii emailed just after she received her
Introductory Mini-Breeder Tank: |
Hi David. I got the micro-lobsters kit just an hour ago. Everything was intact. The
shrimp are swimming around. I got interested in this because I bought some from a pet
shop. I bought three tiny sealed containers. One container ended up dead a week later. So
I went online to get some info about these shrimps. I'm glad I found your website because
the pet shop gave me all wrong info. I made my own shrimp habitat with the remaining alive
shrimp and they are doing better now. I'm very happy to get this kit and handbook and feed
from your company. Thank you.
(December 30, 2003) |
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| "Do
you sell just the opae-ula? I'm interested in using them to feed my marine
ornamental fish." |
We
consider opae-ula as amazing creatures and lovable pets and am not interested in
selling them for use as "live food" for marine ornamental fish or sea horses.
We prefer to sell complete units or to work with those interested in creating
custom opae-ula tanks. We will supply opae-ula mainly to those who are
willing to share information as part of our Fuku-Bonsai Micro-Lobster Team. |
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- FIRST PHOTOS RECEIVED!
- "Berried Female" from Bryan Yoshimura (Honolulu)
with computer enhancement by David Fukumoto. Everyone is cordially invited to be a part of
the Fuku-Bonsai Micro-Lobster Team to research and share information!
- Fuku-Bonsai
believes there should be no secrets and that by sharing information, we will prevent this
amazing creature from becoming extinct!
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 - In their natural
achialine ponds, no berried female has ever been observed as all molting, breeding and
egg-carrying is believed to take place in the underground part of their habitats.
Scientific literature tell of berried females being observed in aquaculture researcher's
aquariums. Bryan's photo is believed to be the first published. MAHALO BRYAN!
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 - Fuku-Bonsai will
introduce the larger 3/4-gallon Educational Breeder Tank in March 2004 with a courtesy
discount when used in classrooms. Please contact us for more information.
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- The addition
of micro-lobsters in our Art room has been well received by both students and faculty.
Everyone asks, "How big do they get?" I hand them the booklet
and they are able to learn about these minuscule creatures. It's hard to believe
that the whole system is so easily maintained. I have only had to add an inch of
distilled water since they arrived over three months ago.
- The tank is
still crystal clear and the population of lobsters has doubled from 6 to twelve since we
began feeding them the spirulina. At any given time during the day, there is
usually one or two children curiously examining the habitat through a loupe.
We are thrilled to have Micro-Lobster pets here at Silk Hope School!
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Angela Tillman, Silas City, North Carolina
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Angela was one of the first to order and the first to report successful breeding.
We believe the breeding season is during the warmer summer months. The first of 12
linked bonsai workshop articles by Angela Tillman begin at www.fukubonsai.com/3a2g.html .
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6-MONTH REPORT. A progress and status report dated November 2003 of what was learned
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- "HAWAII'S
LITTLE RED SHRIMP ARE A HOT ITEM"
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By Jan TenBruggencate, Advertiser Science Writer
- Reprint: Honolulu Advertiser; March 1,
2004
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2011 MICRO-LOBSTER NEWS
UPDATE
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A lot has happened since the last update and there's been
bad news but good news too. Here's a summary.
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COLLEEN'S TRANSFER REPORT - August 2012
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A cracked ML-10 is leaking, so a new one is sent.
Here's how to transfer Micro-Lobsters!
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ANGELA'S TANK CLEANUP
REPORT
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Tank walls were cloudy but water was clear. Using a Q-tip
is usually enough, but here's how to do a thorough clean-up.
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