Shrimpo Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 I am setting up an Opae Ula shrimp tank and wondering what kind of brackish snails or other invertebrates that can be safely kept with these shrimp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Someone correct me please if I am incorrect, however I think nerites would be fine. Louie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpo Posted November 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 The tank is going to be 2 gallons only, most nerites sold are kept in either freshwater or saltwater, I am afraid if they couldn't handle the change and die they will affect the shrimp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Nerites actually only breed successfully in brackish water, and had to be acclimated to freshwater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpo Posted November 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 That it true but I am looking to buy the onses that live only in brackish water. I had 1 Zebra nerite that didn't make it in a brackish (high end salinity) tank for too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpo Posted November 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 I am trying to find Pipipi or similar snails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Those are pretty snails. Good luck with your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 This site sells snails for brackish. Will give you an idea what you can keep. http://shrimpmart.bigcartel.com/ Louie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpo Posted November 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Thank you guys, got some snails on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Thank you guys, got some snails on the way. what did you get and from where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpo Posted November 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 I got Pipipi snails and hermit crabs from the link above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Let us know when you get them. Next spring when we thaw out here in MN I'm going to order some opae shrimp and snails from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpo Posted November 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 I will keep you updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimp lady Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Does this guy live in Hawaii? I have a Hawaiian friend that I bought my shrimp from as well. Louie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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