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The amano is a Caridina Multidentata And the yellow Sakura is a NeoCaridina hertipoda 'yellow'. Caridina's cannot crossbreed with Neocaridinas, so there is no possibility of that.

I think shapes too arched on back for a cherry?

Hey mick, Could be Caridina Simoni Simoni? Cheers, N

Yeah, are we going to be alive for this 'later'..? :p

Well done mate. You must be happy with that!

Nice. Maybe the water boatman will be feeding on the mosquito larvae that's behind the smallest shrimp in the fourth to last photo? Although they apparently prefer algae and plants.

Yeah. +1. Pics please too if poss.

Sounds like seed shrimp to me

Anybody have any experience using This? How do brine shrimp compare to daphnia as a live food source?

Subscribed to this, as I want to have a go shortly. Thanks for info everyone.

Yeah, using the 'brick' method :lol:

Mainly down to genetics

Excellent. To be honest, it's the best way to go with livestock. Carefully cared for, by someone who knows the scene inside-out.

I wouldn't advise publicly naming them. There's no point in name calling / shaming a company, and dragging the forum down. I agree fully with your right to complain, but using proper methods, such as discussing in private with shops / possibly even forum mods will yield better results.

They're pretty bad quality in terms of colour strength. But they need as much love as the beautiful ones ;)

Try mini Japonica

Seed shrimp?

I've never heard of anything like that Trevor. But possibly.

Snap goes the weasel.

Hey rob, Yep, I'd turn both lights co2 off for the day you intend to introduce. Pour shrimp into a Brita filter jug or similar, and use air pump hose and a airline tap to drip feed tank water into the jug. I'd personally do this, dripping once every few seconds, over a period of 2-3 hours, just...

Hello, CRS are never 'transparent' and have very white and Red markings as soon as they are 'born'. The transparent shrimp, will definitely be cherries. CRS should be carrying their young for 1 month - 5 weeks before releasing them. How often do you do a water change? And how do you go about...

I'm coming to Newquay for the 3rd time, next early August ( and hopefully late spring time). Love the place, well not necessarily Newquay, but just the general Cornish area, it's beautiful.

That Betta is unbelievable. How much would one be like that?

Yeah sakuras need harder water. Mine hated softer water that CRS prefer. Ideally get a new tank if possible mate :)

I use mosura mineral plus :)

Without looking I believe the GH+ will be aimed at the CRS, CBS and other Thai breeds. Where the ph is kept as low as possible ~6. The GH/kh plus I believe will be targeted toward alkaline preferring species such as Sulawesi shrimp, where PH needs to be kept up at around 8.

DI resin makes sure the TDS is absolute zero. Not necessary but handy . I use DI unit. I think it comes In more in managing going into a reef tank. I'd choose the DI unit, even though it's cheaper lol.

No worries pal, i don't know much, but what I do, I'm happy to share :lol:

I haven't measured my Ph but I think it will come out acidic at ~6. Buy a handheld inline one. You can use this to check everything. DI resin needs changing when TDS starts creeping up in the produced water, so you can check the pure RO with it, the tank water, the 'mixing' water. Mobility is...

The method of obtaining a TDS number. The solution in they 'mosura mineral plus' bottle or the 'salty shrimp', as long as always shook before use should give exactly the same GH and kh readings every time, if you go for a set TDS measure. If you have a DI resin unit on your RO system, then your...

Yeah in a clean, undosed tank, your TDS value should give an ok indication of water hardness. The best thing is to mix the RO water in a tub with Mosura Mineral plus (or your salty shrimp) and take if up to about the 150 mark. Then check your GH/kh values. If they are right (GH~ 5 and kh...

Or a slow introduction of livestock is an Alternate method.

I maintain a TDS of 150-160 for my CRS and they do well. You'll need to buy some salty shrimp or mosura mineral plus to remineralise the water. Or you could mix your tap with your RO but then your not safeguarded against any 'nasties' in the mains water (such as when they flush systems etc).

Heard good things but have no experience with TMC nutrasoil :)

Yeah, maybe a bit shy. It depends if you want it flat or slightly ramped towards the back.

No, but if your wanting the best for CRS, then go for Ebi Gold substrate, or possibly ADA Amazonia II. Sands and the like will be fine, but won't pull down the Ph.

Mines got a DI resin unit on top aswell.

Yeah, his nickname is Bartash. He does do very good and in depth reviews. He features on APFUK's videos too. He seems in high demand :)

Carl gets absolutely everywhere lol!

I've got this: Reverse Osmosis Systems : 50 Gallon Per Day 3 Stage Reverse Osmosis System

I just crushed a Benibachi SP wafer to powder with minimal effort on a chopping board with the back of a spoon... Will do till i can get baby formula :lol:

So to sum this thread up in 3 words: Everything in moderation..

I think it just prolongs the freshness pal.

Well at least it wasn't Crack! :)

Beauties!

#Headspin

Sounds like impending doom :nailbiting:

:twisted:

Cut the hydra in half. Insanely satisfying.

Cool wHHip.

Definitely not a leech. Looks harmless like a nematode / detritus Worm, more likely detrius worm as you can clearly see its segmented.

It'll last an age. You'll know what is what when you open the pack and have a smell. Sweet but earthy goodness.

Lol. I need some, So if your looking to shift, give me a shout ;)

Yeah Purigen removes the tannins from the water. I dont want to put some Regenerated purigen in the filter. Im scared :dead:

I'd Sway more towards Hardwoods than softwood trees. I dont know if its logical. Hardwoods Release Tannins as oppose to Sap. Which is the course of Redmoor going nasty when fist put in water.

Now I was reading into this Lindy, and it looks interesting, who recommended/ where did you see it initially? Especially as it oxidises the column without the displacement of co2, which in fact will lead to a vast amount of oxygen being available if plants are healthy.

Yeah, think its the one I linked to :D

Which one is that Mike? I feed mine a Mixture (not at same time :lol: ) of Benebachi SP, Genchem - White Pellet, JBL - NovoPrawn and Hikari - Shrimp Cuisine. Mainly Benebachi, but the others for a variation in diet, as well as Catappa Leaves. I do like the look of the JBL NovoPrawn though...

Something like this Roly, Benibachi BeeMax | Hobby Shrimp should improve your water quality in terms of bacteria and mirco organisms. Smells DIVINE too!

Interested!

Go for it mate :)

No specific period, just as you like it. Aslong as your plants aren't covered in algae then it's alright. If they do then raise light or lower intensity or time that they are on.

Mind blowing

WOW! That's amazing. I never see him around anymore? How much are we talking for a male like that? Have the prices changed From a few years ago? As PRL have become a little more common. Cheers N

Looking unreal Mike, Any Ideas where to source good PRL's like these?

I had one live normally and it was the colour of a raw Prawn lol.

Yeah, Kordons breathers are really good. They push out co2 and take in oxygen. Apparently fish could last for months in a bag, aslong as it was at the right temperature. Obviously waste build up would eventually kill them, but if you make sure they're not fed for a little while before, you'll...

I, although never used oak and beech, would say they would act in A very similar way. Releasing tannins into the water, lowering Ph and providing some antibacterial qualities. I would be more inclined to use oak leaves, than beech, though, as they will probably have better results.

That's be great mate! Awaiting the snaps :) Have a good night pal

Send me some pics and prices if you can :D <3

Nice one mike! Not looking to move any on? :D

Mosquito rasboras could be housed with shrimp , and are nice little fish, however They prefer very very soft water Tds from 20-70 and like the as PH low as possible ( around 5) to thrive. Also like black water too. Shrimp prefer harder water, obviously depending on what type of shrimp you...

Large cup or bowl. Boiling water from kettle. Leave stand for 10 mins. Leaves will be as clean as possible and should readily sink rather than floating for days - a week (dependant on leaf).

H Hey Roly, When Breeding SS shrimp, the majority should be of a similar quality to the parents with maybe a few even better or worse. Adding PRL will intensify the colours of the SS but if they are SS PRL then they will have no effect on Pattern, just colour intensity.

Looking great Mike. I'd love a similar setup. Might be looking to purchase some of the more exotic breeds of bee shrimp soon Too. I see the last post was a while back so an update would be nice to see if possible :) All the best, N

Pic?

Aye, I've got a few regrets :lol:

Haha :)

Indeed mate, they are amazing! The things you do witha few beers in you! Imagine seeing your card statement :Sharnbrook shrimp - £349.90 :lol:

Cool mate, how many you KK did you get? I was considering the Extreme variety. :crazy:

Me thinks someones shirking an update... MIKE! :D

I lol'd when i read this a few hours ago. I'll admit :D

Yay!

Updates! Updates! Updates!!

Cue damselfly eating lamp eye video...

Yes, seems to work a little :)

Where did you get it from out of interest mate? Genchem 'White pellet' is a possible alternative to this and our sponsors sell it.

Yes I do! :)

this is because Richard has taken the correct steps by introducing the females to increased salinity over a period of time. Amanos need brackish water to breed successfully. Looking really nice Richard. Congratulations! You ready to do the whole process again?! :lol:

Id say the leaf would need to be damaged on the edge prior to them eating it? Are you sure they are eating leaf matter itself or the biofilm/algae on the leaf.

And do you live in porth newquay? If so, niiiiice! I'm coming down there for my 3rd time in 4 years in the summer.

Do you sell these mate? Im keen to sell up my CRS and get some pandas, Kk's or blue bolts.

Yes, from what I can see there are 3 pandas, 1 King kong 1 blue bolt, 1 Ruby, 2 Golden bees, 1 Red crystal Shrimp and a Black crystal shrimp

Well, im the modest type :lol:

What are Sulawesi kept at P?

If they get fertilised then fairly quickly mate. If not they don't progress.

Broccoli is apparently good too. Just give that a good cook first. Just to do with how tender it is. They'll only turn their little noses up if you don't :lol:

Anything vegetable will be ok, especially spinach and lettuce, as well as cucumber Too. Just give them a 5 minute boil, to help soften them up for the shrimp. :)

At least you found out mate. Gutting but dust yourself off and try again! Gonna be great this :)

Yikes, I think they only feed on detritus and make a weird flowing motion when feeding. Will these pose any threat to CRS shrimplets Darrel, do you know? And would you have any idea as a good method for removal? I have noticed since i pull them out and watch them squirm and dry out on the...