Soothing Shrimp Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 I thought I'd take the time and show what beautiful shrimp Tuepfel are. Through the courtesy of Google, I'm able to bring you examples of some of the different varieties that have been bred by folks in Europe. From the wild Tuepfel We have the Tangerine Tiger that most shrimpers are aware of in America However, did you know there are also Yellow Tuepfel? How about Red Tuepfel? Aura Blue Tuepfel anyone? Even an Apple Green Tuepfel Importers have not brought these into America now for years. Perhaps it is time again to explore them? mayphly and randy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 I agree. More mutations og tigers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff0712 Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Those are awesome! -Duffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elo500 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Caridina Serrata / Tupfel Shrimp. Vs Caridina cf. cantonensis "Tiger" ? Google describes them as a variation of tiger? I'm assuming both bring caridina they will mix? Love the yellow and green ones! How long ago were they available in the states? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 They are two different species. Serrata are most agressive breeders. But both serrata and cantonensis will breed with crystals, tib, tb, pinto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Tuepfel x crystal = pseudo TiB Tiger x crystal = TiB The first one to distinguish between TIB since it is a separate species than Tiger. I made up that term, but it makes sense to me and everyone that I talked it over with has agreed and used it to help identify shrimp between hobbyists to limit confusion. How long until colors are available in the states? As long as it takes an importer to find and bring them in. Most are in Europe, however most importers import from Asian countries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Didnt you say that you imported your chocolates from Germany. ... maybe the same connection could get us some? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 I'll ask. Don't know if they have the same connections anymore or not. Those chocolates (schoko) were imported years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicca32 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 i would love to move to just tigers one of these days. to be honest i kinda find them a bit more rewarding than TB lol. now once i have my tb breed i might not say that but as far as keeping i think tigers were more a pain in the rear. and a bit more sensitive than the tb are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 If you have contacts in Europe let me know and I can see if I can bring some in. I have a local transhipper that I can use for the customs side of it. Puddles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Aye Aye cap'n. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Sooooo. Cantonensis and serata can cross. Can paracaridina croa with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddles Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 I was actually looking at Apple Greens a few days ago and almost posted about them here before I saw this thread. I think they are beautiful and it is a shame they're not over here in the US much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Apple greens are created by Red Tuepfel or TT or Yellow Tuepfel x Aura Tuepfel. The color it is crossed with affects how deep the green is. So even if we got only the Aura here (IF we could keep it alive being a sensitive shrimp), we could breed our own Apples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 I'm still trying to come up with info on a new var of Tuepfel: orange pearl tiger shrimp. Don't even have a picture to know what it looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicente Mcdonnell Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Bringing back an old thread, anyone ever end up getting any tuepfels? Elo500 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Great info Soothing. Never knew that there were two different primary variations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted October 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 My main interest are mutations and varieties. So I'm glad you found the info helpful. It's a shame it hasn't caught on the the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaded Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 I have auras. Mine came from Canada through shrimp fever. Careful with purchasing these. Since they have been bred in Europe for years they have better quality and color to them. The ones we seem to be getting here in the states are mostly clear. I was lucky enough to get some saturated colors in the 20 that I ordered. These are the most colorful ones I have and the algae that they're on is Caloglossa. mayphly, Elo500 and RyeGuy411 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Those are gorgeous and that purple alagae looks unreal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaded Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Thanks Rye! I'm new to Caloglossa sp. Weirdly, it shows different color under other lighting. Reddish in fluorescent, brown in natural light and purple under led's. Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metageologist Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Thanks Rye! I'm new to Caloglossa sp. Weirdly, it shows different color under other lighting. Reddish in fluorescent, brown in natural light and purple under led's.Where did you get this algae. Sees odd to asking where to buy algae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigori Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 So Tangerine Tiger x Aura blue will result to green apple? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 That's the theory, Tigori. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigori Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Hmmm. Definitely worth a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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