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ShrimpFever Canada to US

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Is it ok to order from Shrimp Fever in Canada to US or would it take to long to go through customs for the shrimp? Anybody with experience with this would be great! I kinda need to order tonight or else my order wouldn't ship until next week so a quick response will help! Thanks!:smile2:
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Nope. You can take a risk and do it illegally(Not recommended), or pay import and customs fee which is the legal way.
I used to mail things to Canada,and sometimes packages can get held up in customs for up to a month.I wouldn't want to chance that with anything living.
As long as you have the proper paperwork, it is fine to import them.

Otherwise, do not risk getting black listed and/or being visited by custom officials.
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They have some awesome inventory but I wouldn't risk it. With my luck my package would be one of the ones selected to sit there 5 days as they take their time going through every little detail. They also mention in their FAQ that they do not cover anything in regards to DOA because of customs.

I might take a ride up there some day to purchase. Until then... I like places like Buy Freshwater Aquarium Shrimp For Sale - Elite Inverts
Ok, I will find a breeder in USA thanks!
Yeah it is not legal the way they do it. It went 4 days in the mail to me and the fish were in horrible conddtion (Ick covered and many DOA), and the shrimp were sketchy. Refused to refund only reship (for $45 shipping) so had to start a Paypal claim. Would not reccomend them, their prices and pictures look good but you get what you pay for!
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Sounds like you want to order from one of these two people....

Lucas offers a "skrittles" mix
Colorful Mixes of Freshwater Shrimp | L.R.Bretz Aquatics


And Grant can easily put together a mix and give some sort of discount, too... just contact him directly
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I had a marvelous experience with them, but I live in Canada. My carbon rili's were beautiful and vibrant. I only have 4 out of 6 left, because my mystery snail decided it like the taste of shrimp better than algae. Expensive little snack.

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Mysteries do not eat live shrimp. Dead shrimp, yes.
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