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They're commonly sold at Petsmart, Petco, and larger Walmart stores. However, they don't always have them in stock, so call around. You could also try purchasing some online. FYI, Atyopsis moluccensis is a social species, and do best in small groups. If you are serious about getting some...

It is true that Mysid order crustaceans feed by filtering water, however tolawdjk is correct. I was referring to Atyopsis moluccensis (Bamboo/wood shrimp), and Atya gabonensis (Vampire/African Fan shrimp). The Atyopsis and Atya species of shrimp are exclusively benthic, as adults. Animals...

OK, photobucket is working. Here's a picture of a 1/4", month old, juvenile Red Claw shrimp.

nice setup

There are many interesting behaviors exhibited by the various shrimp species. Filter feeders can produce a hypnotic effect as they open and close their fans. Macro's have distinct mating rituals, and can have territories that they defend. I particularly enjoy watching triops, particularly...

It's a juvenile Macro, and a species ID isn't possible, like Cuvier said. I also don't think that it is M. lamarrei (Whisker Shrimp). It does look identical to my young Red Claw shrimp. The scientific species name for Red Claw shrimp is in doubt. It's gone back and forth between M. dayanum...

I believe that you have Bamboo/Wood shrimp (Atyopsis moluccensis), they often range from red to orange to brown, with horizontal stripes. (Picture from http://www.petshop-zoomania.com/Shrimps,Snails,Creatures/Atyopsis%20moluccensis%203.jpg) I've never seen a Vampire shrimp (Atya gabonensis)...

How stressed were the shrimp when you took the photo (they obviously are out of water)? Have they darkened since you took that picture? The M. carcinus that I've seen had much more contrast in color, than those in your picture. If their color remains mute, they could be another species...

It's hard to say, it really depends on how cold the box gets. You did a good job packing, the only thing I would have done different is use a long lasting, low heat, heat pad. FYI, it's better not to put 'food' in a shipping bag, it can make the small volume of water go bad. A healthy...

You're right. I was writing two different things at once and messed up.

All of the Sulawesi species are from Africa, but not the Niger river. If you do find shrimp from that area, be cautious. You've got some aggressive invert hunting fish in your list. With that said, here are some resources I've used to get technical information from. http://db.angfa.org.au/...

Yep. They're as prolific as any freshwater shrimp species. Given a happy home, they'll breed like bunnies.

If you know the water chemistry, you can safely house any type of invertebrate that 'likes' the same. If you're trying to accurately recreate a specific ecosystem, I can't help. I am sure that there are shrimp, snails, and other invertebrates, that live in the Niger.

You can safely use a net to capture the female and move her to another tank. Prior to doing so, make sure that water temp, and chemistry, matches. It is also crucial that the nursery tank be cycled and healthy. I kept my nursery tanks healthy by keeping snails (MTS, Ramshorn, etc...) in them...

Personally, I feel that, along with a well established tank, they most need a strong current in the tank to do well. I use a powerhead to do this. HOB filters do create a current, but it's hard to direct and it diffuses quickly. If you do have a HOB filter, you may want to drop the water...

You can make a 'trap' for the snails. Take an empty disposable water bottle and cut the top third off. Clean the inside and out well, then put the veggies inside the bottom two thirds of the bottle. Finally, invert the top third and push it into the bottom, so it is stuck. Now put it in your...

Blanching vegetables will make it easier for invertebrates to eat. It also increases the potency of vitamins in carrots. This is also true of many veggtables, like spinach, but not all.

pm reply sent. Oh, I gave this advice in another tread, but it works for you too. I edited it a bit, but you can read the original if you want.

I'm sorry to hear about your breeding woes. I know, from personal experience, how frustrating this is. Here are my thoughts on your problem. I don't think that bacterial colonies from outside Canada, Mexico, and the US is the answer. Do you have another healthy aquarium? Do you have access...

Yeah, I was always frustrated by the inaccuracies of measureing that way. Here's how I do it. I catch the shrimp in the net, flip the shrimp so the net is wrapped around one side of the net handle. I then wedge the end of the net just under the lip of the hood (where the light is), with the...