Wood Shrimp addition - Pics

[evercl92]

Just got these 2 guys yesterday. I have some floating debris/food in my tank (from the constant water movement), and was hoping they could help correct that.

 

[roka64]

Pretty cool!

 

[clubsuperduty]

Thats a pretty neat looking shrimp, the ones I saw at the LFS didn't have that defined of a line on their backs. That is really neat, what do they eat or have to be feed? I was just wondering as I have never seen anyone that owns some.

 

[evercl92]

They have "fans" on their front appendages, tiny little hairs that filter the water for food and infusoria. These 2 are about 3 inches, head to tail, but I've read they can get up to 6.5 inches. They were a little expensive, $12 each.

 

[onah]

dam i got mine for $4.32

 

[melosu58]

Nice looking

 

[WaterPond]

wow, very cool! i was temped to buy some at my LFS for 14 bucks each, but i didn't and have never seen them there again. NICE SHRIMP!

 

[clubsuperduty]

WOW 12-14 bucks is pretty pricey in Tx. they are about 5 bucks going rate. But I guess everywhere is different.

 

[evercl92]

As much as I hate to give business to major chains, Petsmart is the only place I've ever seen them.

 

[clubsuperduty]

As much as I hate to give business to major chains, Petsmart is the only place I've ever seen them.

Yep petsmart has them here and also petco got a few in on accident probably.

 

[Toirtis]

WOW 12-14 bucks is pretty pricey in Tx. they are about 5 bucks going rate. But I guess everywhere is different.

It is...they run $5-$12 each here in Calgary. I now have 12 myself.

 

[evercl92]

I now have 12 myself.

How large have yours gotten? I'm curious of an actual maximum size.

 

[Toirtis]

I now have 12 myself.

How large have yours gotten? I'm curious of an actual maximum size.

My largest are now about 3", but I believe maximum size to be about 4".

 

[TwoHobbies]

I agree with Toirtis.... 4" max, They are sold under tree or four different names. I have two that I purchased about 8 months ago. They are about 3 inches now.

 

[physicsdude]

That's awesome! What a cool looking shrimp!

 

[lyquidphyre]

WOW 12-14 bucks is pretty pricey in Tx. they are about 5 bucks going rate. But I guess everywhere is different.

Where in Texas? If I knew I could find them for cheap in my area, I would stay on the look out.