Red Cherry Shrimp

[JackSpadesSI]

I'd like to buy some Red Cherry Shrimp, but my LFS doesn't sell them. Any suggestions?

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

try aquabid or liveaquaria.com

 

[meegosh]

You could also check some other forums. They always have tons usually for a $1/shrimp.

 

[James_in_MN]

You could always try asking H1N and/or Severum Mama if they have any for sale; both of them are dealers.

 

[mfdrookie516]

I believe there are a couple people selling them here in the classifieds. You can always make a wanted ad. HN1/severum mama I believe have some as well.

 

[Shadowraven]

How well do these do when shipped? I've never bought any live aquarium animals via the mail before and have always been a little leery of it. I don't want the animal to get injured during shipping, I'd feel terrible.

 

[mfdrookie516]

How well do these do when shipped? I've never bought any live aquarium animals via the mail before and have always been a little leery of it. I don't want the animal to get injured during shipping, I'd feel terrible.

They come to you the same way they come to the LFS, only not nearly as many at a time

RCS ship exceptionally well IMO. I got some from a member recently and it was pretty cold outside (unexpected temp drop). The water was chilly when they came, but after a nice long acclimation, all but one or two of the 30 or so made it. They're happily breeding in my tank as I type.

 

[Shadowraven]

I haven't seen any RCS locally, so that's good to know. Now I might be able to get some.

I worked for several years in the main distribution hub in Dayton for Emery Worldwide a while back. I know what can happen with items being shipped. Hence my concern. Temperature was one of them, but you answered that. Thanks!

 

[JackSpadesSI]

I've glanced at aquabid once or twice, but I'm always put off by the thought of $45 for shipping a $5 purchase.

Yes, I realize that these are living things, but that 9:1 cost ratio still doesn't sit right with me.

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

try contactiin hn1 or servum mama there shipping won't be near as much

 

[strokinbyeu]

im from north west ohio. i have rcs that i could sell you how many you looking for?

 

[JackSpadesSI]

I'm looking for 5-10 RCS, but I'm not ready for them yet.

I'm still in the process of switching around my tanks, and trying to convince my wife to let me keep the 5-gallon up and running (where the RCS would live).

 

[xander]

also try Bobs Tropical Plants
I plan to get a few from there if I can't find a better deal
Bobs Tropical Plants