Mystery LFS Shrimp, trying to ID!

theshadybird · 11-20-2012, 12:06 AM

Went to my LFS and they had these shrimp there that kinda look like Amano shrimp, but since the owner received them on accident he couldn't tell me what they were. However, because they were gotten on accident and were not even put on the inventory, they were only 15 cents each! I got three and they are very lively, constantly scavenging around the substrate, and luckily my pea puffers leave them alone.

However, now I'm really curious as to what I got! I know they're not Ghost shrimp, but other than that...:/
Here are some pics:

Whatcha think?

k2x5 · 11-20-2012, 12:12 AM

Looks like an Amano to me.

theshadybird · 11-20-2012, 12:16 AM

That's my suspicion, they're just really pale right now because my LFS is kind of really awful, and I'm way too unfamiliar with shrimp to know the difference between them ^^.

**Geniusdudekiran** · 11-20-2012, 12:50 AM

Definitely Amano.

theshadybird · 11-20-2012, 12:53 AM

*boogies* Woohoo!! Might just have to go back an pick up the rest, lol! Thanks!

somewhatshocked · 11-20-2012, 01:10 AM

theshadybird: Depending upon what you feed them, they'll develop some really cool coloration and patterns.

**acitydweller** · 11-20-2012, 01:13 AM

Caridina Japonica Amano Shrimp

theshadybird · 11-20-2012, 01:14 AM

They've been devouring the bloodworms my puffers are completely ignoring (grr!), that's for sure! I know you're really awesome with shrimp, what would you suggest for a newbie like me?

**ThatGuyWithTheFish** · 11-20-2012, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acitydweller

Caridina Japonica Amano Shrimp

Corrected to Caridina multidentata recently.

somewhatshocked · 11-20-2012, 01:28 AM

Amano Shrimp will eat anything and everything and they aren't shy about it.

So anything you feed other shrimp is perfect for them.

I really like it when they develop spots and turn greenish-bluish, which can sometimes be accomplished by feeding foods containing spirulina.

**aznrice247** · 11-20-2012, 01:33 AM

I would buy the whole tank out! You can sell em to other ppl for for 3-4 dollars a pop!

Hmoobthor · 11-20-2012, 01:45 AM

amanos!!

go buy more!

GMYukonon24s · 11-20-2012, 03:12 PM

Amano

11-20-2012, 12:06 AM	#1
theshadybird Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: KY, USA Posts: 197	Mystery LFS Shrimp, trying to ID! Went to my LFS and they had these shrimp there that kinda look like Amano shrimp, but since the owner received them on accident he couldn't tell me what they were. However, because they were gotten on accident and were not even put on the inventory, they were only 15 cents each! I got three and they are very lively, constantly scavenging around the substrate, and luckily my pea puffers leave them alone. However, now I'm really curious as to what I got! I know they're not Ghost shrimp, but other than that...:/ Here are some pics: Whatcha think? __________________ "Less bad" does not equal "good".

11-20-2012, 12:12 AM	#2
k2x5 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 19	Looks like an Amano to me. __________________ - k2x5 --------------------------------------------------------- http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/yo...o=view&id=3865

11-20-2012, 12:16 AM	#3
theshadybird Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: KY, USA Posts: 197	That's my suspicion, they're just really pale right now because my LFS is kind of really awful, and I'm way too unfamiliar with shrimp to know the difference between them ^^. __________________ "Less bad" does not equal "good".

11-20-2012, 12:50 AM	#4
Geniusdudekiran Prodigious Plant Pundit (View User Tanks) PTrader: (43/98%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 5,349	Definitely Amano. __________________ "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." -- Steve Jobs ADA Mini S "Treeless Mountain" Do!Aqua 20-C: Wabi Kusa

11-20-2012, 12:53 AM	#5
theshadybird Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: KY, USA Posts: 197	boogies Woohoo!! Might just have to go back an pick up the rest, lol! Thanks! __________________ "Less bad" does not equal "good".

11-20-2012, 01:10 AM	#6
somewhatshocked Obsessed? Maybe (View User Tanks) PTrader: (262/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,628	theshadybird: Depending upon what you feed them, they'll develop some really cool coloration and patterns. __________________ 12gal Long \| 20L Shrimp Tanks \| 3gal Longs \| 10gal \| 45-F \| 5.5gal Tigers \| 20cm Cubes

11-20-2012, 01:13 AM	#7
acitydweller ओं मणिपद्मे हूं (View User Tanks) PTrader: (123/100%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York, NY Posts: 6,038	Caridina Japonica Amano Shrimp __________________ Namaste ओं मणिपद्मे हूं My life extends far beyond the limitations of me Keeper of the LIST

11-20-2012, 01:14 AM	#8
theshadybird Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: KY, USA Posts: 197	They've been devouring the bloodworms my puffers are completely ignoring (grr!), that's for sure! I know you're really awesome with shrimp, what would you suggest for a newbie like me? __________________ "Less bad" does not equal "good".

11-20-2012, 01:28 AM	#10
somewhatshocked Obsessed? Maybe (View User Tanks) PTrader: (262/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,628	Amano Shrimp will eat anything and everything and they aren't shy about it. So anything you feed other shrimp is perfect for them. I really like it when they develop spots and turn greenish-bluish, which can sometimes be accomplished by feeding foods containing spirulina. __________________ 12gal Long \| 20L Shrimp Tanks \| 3gal Longs \| 10gal \| 45-F \| 5.5gal Tigers \| 20cm Cubes

11-20-2012, 01:33 AM	#11
aznrice247 The Great Poobah (View User Tanks) PTrader: (15/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NJ, East Brunswick Posts: 456	I would buy the whole tank out! You can sell em to other ppl for for 3-4 dollars a pop! __________________ 35G Blue Velvet & CRS A , S 5G Sakura Red, Amano 100G 6 Red parrots 8 years old

11-20-2012, 01:45 AM	#12
Hmoobthor Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WI Posts: 639	amanos!! go buy more! __________________ Eheim Pimp Club #506

11-20-2012, 03:12 PM	#13
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