KrissyCakes A++++++++

[Istrom]

Perfect arrival date, all fish and other living organisms arrived as previously stated (living). Extras were included and the overall experience was magnificent!

[Krissycakes]

Can't wait to start feeding the brine shrimp to my babies!!! Thanks again! Awesome trade!!!

[Istrom]

Not sure what happened

[Brookster123]

Your water poisoned them??? How did you acclimate?

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[Istrom]

30 minute drip acclimation, all tank parameters are fine as well.

[Brookster123]

What's fine ? 30 min is on the short side, I drip rcs for atleast an hour..

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[Istrom]

Fine is:
pH-7.4
Ammonia-0
Nitrite-0
Nitrate-0

And these aren't RCS. Opae Ula is often referred to as the "super shrimp" for their ability to go without food for 2-3 years, and lifespan of up to 20 years. These shrimp are very hardy and were very active last night after I acclimated them.

[Brookster123]

Did you set up a brackish tank?

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[Istrom]

Indeed I did.

[Brookster123]

Cool, had to Google that know nothing of these shrimp, knew they wernt rcs due to sheer size.. that's a tough one. After a quick read it seems they're tough as nails but also require extremely specific parameters.. Hawaii is mystical and all..

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[Istrom]

Yup. I think I may have to stick to my RCS for now, seeing as when I got them they immediately hatched eggs and are loving their system. Don't get me wrong though, I do love the Opaes but I'm not sure what went wrong with them.

[Brookster123]

After a brief read it seems they only occur in certain areas with very specific attributes such as lava rock and all that fun stuff. If they were wild caught? Goooooood luck! I like my rcs too, chill Lil red algae monsters

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[Istrom]

With how quickly they breed I doubt you ever will, but if you ever need some at a good price buy them from livefins.com. He (Mitchell Weintraub) sends "10+ Red Cherry Shrimp" with free shipping for $18. When I got my order from him, I counted (excluding the hatchlings) about 20 shrimp.

[Brookster123]

I like to keep the dreams of fellow forum members alive pittbully needs that new light!!

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[Krissycakes]

Noooooo!!! I just read your post!!!!! I had them in a specific gravity of 1.006. I can try to send more at a later time. I got them from my LFS an had them over a year. I got rid of them because I couldn't find much brackish things to put in the tank and figured my cherries would love a tank of their own. Keep me posted!!!

[Istrom]

No need to replace them Krissy you did nothing wrong. I may have had too low or high of salinity. You shouldn't have to pay for shipping and give up more for something that isn't your fault. You did a great job!

[Krissycakes]

Well if you wanted to try again at a later time, let me know I don't mind helping out!

[Istrom]

I might take you up on that offer later since the tank they were in wasn't full brackish water I intend on setting up a 10 g fully brackish for them, nerite snails, and guppies.

[Krissycakes]

Let me know what specific gravity you plan to maintain, that way I can acclimate the shrimp slowly up until your ready

[Istrom]

Turns out my brackish tank will be complete sooner than I expected How much would 10 Opae Ula Shrimp cost?