Cherry Red Shrimp

SunkShip · 11-27-2005, 12:45 AM

Hey...I'm planning to set up a tank with just cherry shrimp and java moss. However, I didn't realize how expensive they were! (6-10 bucks each) Can anyone direct me to a LFS or someone who ships shrimp in NJ (it's getting cold)?

dissident · 11-27-2005, 12:55 AM

Aquabid, but with the cold some places won't ship to you or wont gaurentee live delivery. You may be stuck with LFS untill it gets warmer.

you can try these guys too:
http://www.plant-aquarium.com/en-us/dept_307.html
but with shipping you still end up paying a lot/shrimp unless you plan on getting a lot.

tessoci · 11-27-2005, 01:20 AM

Pet Shanty in Scotch Plains frequently has cherry shrimp for around $3-4 each. They label them "Red Algae Shrimp" but they're cherry shrimp. Look the same and breed the same!

They also have C. japonica (Amano Shrimp) quite often, although those are labeled "Algae Shrimp."

If you have a long way to drive, check their stock list or call them before you go.

Good luck!
--Rebecca

ronin · 11-27-2005, 03:46 AM

$6-10 for cherry shrimp??? Dang, where are you seeing those prices cause even Absolutely Fish (www.absolutelyfish.com) don't have them for that much these days and they're usually the priciest of the LFS in the Northern NJ area. Although I don't know if they have them at this moment.

If you want to go the mail order route, you can get some from petshrimp.com (who's located in Manhattan) or franksaquarium.com (who's out in LI somewhere). I've ordered from both without a problem before and franks has a hell of a shrimp selection.

Kayakbabe · 12-03-2005, 04:47 PM

vinnymac on this forum sells cherry's. I bought 30 from him and I can tell you they were way less than 6 bucks a pop... I was really pleased with his service and how he packed them for shipping. I saw my LFS was selling cherry shrimp for $7 each... had a thought of going into the importing business with vinnymac as my supplier... LOL.

PinkRasbora · 12-07-2005, 02:40 PM

Did you find your shrimp yet?

jgc · 12-07-2005, 03:16 PM

Saw one Cherry in Austin Tx for $13 - hehe

Kayakbabe · 12-07-2005, 03:47 PM

Last Friday Amazonia (Austin) wanted 2 for 14$. I say Vinnymac rules!

Kayakbabe · 12-07-2005, 03:53 PM

I'm wondering how fast Cherry's grow. I've had my Cherry shrimp in for about 6 weeks. I put them in at about 1/4 inch long and they all were about the same size. At 4 weeks, I noticed one female carrying a batch of eggs under her tail. at 5 weeks I had three females carrying eggs. This last week (#6) I've seen some 1/4 inch long shrimp. I'm wonder if they are just stunted and from the first batch... or are they breeding in my tank.

I put 30 into my tank and I"ve seen up to 17 at a time. Hard to see in the plants and stuff. I'm pretty sure most of them survived, if not all. I do have a mix of females (bright red) and males (mostly clear coloration with red speckles) with more females than males (could be the males are just hard to see. Also the males appear to be smaller than the females.

Guess my questions really are... how fast do these buggers grow? Can they get to be 1/4 inch long in a couple of weeks? Or is that expecting too much. How old are they at sexual maturity?

PinkRasbora · 12-07-2005, 04:32 PM

It takes about a month or two to become mature enough to mate. I still think they grow for about another two months but at a slower pase. Mine seem to be full size at about 4-5 months, which is about an inch plus or minus.

DarkCobra · 12-07-2005, 06:39 PM

Cherry Shrimp for $2.50 here, minimum order 10. They ship Priority Mail with a heatpack for $10.95, live arrival guarantee.

milalic · 12-07-2005, 08:10 PM

vinnymac is the man~

SunkShip · 12-07-2005, 08:25 PM

Thanks for all the replies! I got 10 shrimp from my friend, so I think I'm all set for now.

silvertiger3450 · 04-22-2012, 02:19 PM

what temp do you have to breed cherry shrimp at

lipadj46 · 04-22-2012, 02:30 PM

lol, resurrecting a 6 year old thread. There is a sticky in the shrimp section with all the info you need.

11-27-2005, 12:45 AM	#1
SunkShip Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 83	Cherry Red Shrimp Hey...I'm planning to set up a tank with just cherry shrimp and java moss. However, I didn't realize how expensive they were! (6-10 bucks each) Can anyone direct me to a LFS or someone who ships shrimp in NJ (it's getting cold)?

11-27-2005, 12:55 AM	#2
dissident Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Piedmont - NC Posts: 337	Aquabid, but with the cold some places won't ship to you or wont gaurentee live delivery. You may be stuck with LFS untill it gets warmer. you can try these guys too: http://www.plant-aquarium.com/en-us/dept_307.html but with shipping you still end up paying a lot/shrimp unless you plan on getting a lot. __________________ 110Xgal Planted 65gal Planted 8gal nano-hex Planted First planted tank ever Retired 2003

11-27-2005, 01:20 AM	#3
tessoci Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 79	Pet Shanty in Scotch Plains frequently has cherry shrimp for around $3-4 each. They label them "Red Algae Shrimp" but they're cherry shrimp. Look the same and breed the same! They also have C. japonica (Amano Shrimp) quite often, although those are labeled "Algae Shrimp." If you have a long way to drive, check their stock list or call them before you go. Good luck! --Rebecca __________________ 72g bowfront, 3.6 wpg, 100% Eco-complete, Eheim 2026 & 2213, Pressurized CO2 w/JBJ Regulator & Milwaukee SMS122 pH controller, TurboTwist 12x UV Sterilizer 16g high, 4.6 wpg, 100% Eco-complete , Eheim ECCO 2231, Hagen Nutrafin CO2, TurboTwist 3x UV Sterilizer

12-03-2005, 04:47 PM	#5
Kayakbabe Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seguin, TX Posts: 322	talk to vinnymac vinnymac on this forum sells cherry's. I bought 30 from him and I can tell you they were way less than 6 bucks a pop... I was really pleased with his service and how he packed them for shipping. I saw my LFS was selling cherry shrimp for $7 each... had a thought of going into the importing business with vinnymac as my supplier... LOL.

12-07-2005, 03:16 PM	#7
jgc Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 942	Saw one Cherry in Austin Tx for $13 - hehe __________________ 58 gallon oceanic, 250w 10k pendent, pressurized co2, eheim pimp #179 - 2217 and diffuser

11-27-2005, 03:46 AM	#4
ronin Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 37	$6-10 for cherry shrimp??? Dang, where are you seeing those prices cause even Absolutely Fish (www.absolutelyfish.com) don't have them for that much these days and they're usually the priciest of the LFS in the Northern NJ area. Although I don't know if they have them at this moment. If you want to go the mail order route, you can get some from petshrimp.com (who's located in Manhattan) or franksaquarium.com (who's out in LI somewhere). I've ordered from both without a problem before and franks has a hell of a shrimp selection.

12-07-2005, 02:40 PM	#6
PinkRasbora Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Newport, MI Posts: 480	Did you find your shrimp yet? __________________ ~Pink's Tank:~ 14 Gallon Tall Aquarium Picture link Soon

12-07-2005, 03:47 PM	#8
Kayakbabe Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seguin, TX Posts: 322	Last Friday Amazonia (Austin) wanted 2 for 14$. I say Vinnymac rules!

12-07-2005, 03:53 PM	#9
Kayakbabe Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seguin, TX Posts: 322	I'm wondering how fast Cherry's grow. I've had my Cherry shrimp in for about 6 weeks. I put them in at about 1/4 inch long and they all were about the same size. At 4 weeks, I noticed one female carrying a batch of eggs under her tail. at 5 weeks I had three females carrying eggs. This last week (#6) I've seen some 1/4 inch long shrimp. I'm wonder if they are just stunted and from the first batch... or are they breeding in my tank. I put 30 into my tank and I"ve seen up to 17 at a time. Hard to see in the plants and stuff. I'm pretty sure most of them survived, if not all. I do have a mix of females (bright red) and males (mostly clear coloration with red speckles) with more females than males (could be the males are just hard to see. Also the males appear to be smaller than the females. Guess my questions really are... how fast do these buggers grow? Can they get to be 1/4 inch long in a couple of weeks? Or is that expecting too much. How old are they at sexual maturity?

12-07-2005, 04:32 PM	#10
PinkRasbora Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Newport, MI Posts: 480	It takes about a month or two to become mature enough to mate. I still think they grow for about another two months but at a slower pase. Mine seem to be full size at about 4-5 months, which is about an inch plus or minus. __________________ ~Pink's Tank:~ 14 Gallon Tall Aquarium Picture link Soon

12-07-2005, 06:39 PM	#11
DarkCobra Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,959	Cherry Shrimp for $2.50 here, minimum order 10. They ship Priority Mail with a heatpack for $10.95, live arrival guarantee.

12-07-2005, 08:10 PM	#12
milalic Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (117/100%) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 2,089	vinnymac is the man~

12-07-2005, 08:25 PM	#13
SunkShip Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 83	Thanks for all the replies! I got 10 shrimp from my friend, so I think I'm all set for now.

04-22-2012, 02:19 PM	#14
silvertiger3450 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: nj Posts: 153	what temp do you have to breed cherry shrimp at

04-22-2012, 02:30 PM	#15
lipadj46 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 800	lol, resurrecting a 6 year old thread. There is a sticky in the shrimp section with all the info you need.

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