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10-23-2006, 12:16 PM
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Wood Shrimp addition - Pics
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.
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10-23-2006, 12:20 PM
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Pretty cool!
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10-23-2006, 12:48 PM
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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.
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10-23-2006, 01:06 PM
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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.
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10-23-2006, 03:52 PM
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dam i got mine for $4.32
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10-23-2006, 07:03 PM
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Nice looking
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10-23-2006, 07:12 PM
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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!
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10-23-2006, 07:42 PM
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WOW 12-14 bucks is pretty pricey in Tx. they are about 5 bucks going rate. But I guess everywhere is different.
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10-23-2006, 08:49 PM
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As much as I hate to give business to major chains, Petsmart is the only place I've ever seen them.
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10-23-2006, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by evercl92
As much as I hate to give business to major chains, Petsmart is the only place I've ever seen them.
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Yep petsmart has them here and also petco got a few in on accident probably.
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10-24-2006, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by clubsuperduty
WOW 12-14 bucks is pretty pricey in Tx. they are about 5 bucks going rate. But I guess everywhere is different.
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It is...they run $5-$12 each here in Calgary. I now have 12 myself.
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10-24-2006, 01:01 PM
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[quote="Toirtis"]
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I now have 12 myself.
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How large have yours gotten? I'm curious of an actual maximum size.
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10-28-2006, 02:16 AM
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[quote="evercl92"]
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I now have 12 myself.
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My largest are now about 3", but I believe maximum size to be about 4".
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11-02-2006, 01:05 PM
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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.
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11-27-2006, 04:44 PM
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That's awesome! What a cool looking shrimp!
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11-29-2006, 03:25 PM
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WOW 12-14 bucks is pretty pricey in Tx. they are about 5 bucks going rate. But I guess everywhere is different.
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Where in Texas? If I knew I could find them for cheap in my area, I would stay on the look out.
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