MelbourneGlobal Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) When living overseas I used to I used have these 2 species -Bamboo shrimp -African fan shrimp http://www.planetinverts.com/Bamboo_Shrimp.html http://www.planetinverts.com/African_Filter_Shrimp.html They were really cool to have as they were large but didn't eat or harm fish, and due to the size they did not get eaten by fish. They just climbed up the plants and positioned themselves right in front of the power head looking a little like a dog with its head out the window. I was wondering if you can get get them in Australia? Are they legal here? Or are there any other similar species in Aus? I've got CRS and RCS but they're just not as good a mix in community tanks Edited July 1, 2013 by MelbourneGlobal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Maybe try finding some riffle shrimp (australatya striolata)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelbourneGlobal Posted July 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Perfect! Thanks Ophelia I just need to find someone selling them now. :bighug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Maybe send out some emails to industry, I'd target Bayfish and Aquarium Industries (Wholesalers) and see if they have access to them, then ask what retailers are buying those in your state. Then harass the retailers COS I WANT ONE mmmstripey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 They're attractive critters. I haven't kept them as pets, but when I've caught some previously they managed to climb up out of the tray and walk/crawl away... so you might need a lid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelbourneGlobal Posted July 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 I searched on http://www.premierpet.com.au which apparently according to some forums have all Bayfish stuff listed. But no luck. I did find these cute little guys on LiveFish but would have to only stock with speedy tetra and wait till they are in stock. http://www.livefish.com.au/tropicals/natives/fresh-water-crab.html If there is another out there (QLD,NSW,VIC) who finds any let me know.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelbourneGlobal Posted July 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Bingo! Exotic aquatics says they will have some in 3-4 weeks about $11-$16. http://www.exoticaquatic.com.au/exotic_aquatic/HOME.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briztoon Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Australian native riffle shrimp are good filter feeders. They grow between 2cm and 3cm TL, and don't have pincers, but rather fan like claws that they use to filter stuff from the water column. I've kept them with Apistogramma species and wild type Splendens species no worries. They do prefer cooler temps, but can handle high 20's and low 30's celsius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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