Steve R. Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 I have a couple of Caridina sulawesi var. bandit (Sulawesi crown shrimp “Bandit”) packages for sale (exclusively for Shrimp Spot members). The offer is for 15 unsexed subadults or adults + a few shrimplets (as bonus) from my main breeding colony (no culls) as seen in the pictures and youtube video below for US$160, including USPS Priority Shipping, in the continental USA. I have been selectively breeding this line for about four years and offer it for the first time for sale. My goals were to increase the black and white coverage and I also selected for the banded (bandit) phenotype. As for neos, the females show more intense colors. Caridina sulawesi are very prolific and hardy shrimps. I have kept them at pH ranging from 6.2 – 8.5. The shrimps that I have for sale were kept at pH 6.8, KH = 2-3 and GH = 5-6. The colors and patterns are more intense at acidic pH. I don’t recommend a KH below 1. It is unlikely that they will interbreed with any common aquarium shrimp species. DOA is covered (excluding shipping costs) when the shipment is accepted upon the first delivery attempt, a clear picture of the dead shrimps inside the originally closed bag is sent and the claim is emailed no later than 2 hours after delivery. I can ship on September, 12., or September, 13. 2016. Links to previous posts about C. sulawesi: http://www.shrimpspot.com/index.php?/topic/3605-hello-from-manhattan-kansas/#comment-50042 http://www.shrimpspot.com/index.php?/topic/1122-sulawesi-shrimp-collection/#comment-15952 Shrimple minded, Vshrimp, Vpier and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 wow they are beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJones Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 I love these ... Will you be selling them for a while? I don't think I could get any right now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGardenofEder Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Up for any trades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Pm'ed. ShrimpP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve R. Posted September 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 17 hours ago, CJones said: I love these ... Will you be selling them for a while? I don't think I could get any right now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last possible date of shipment would be September 19., or 20., 2016. I am moving at the end of September to Davis, California and have to seriously downsize tank number and projects (Sigh). CJones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve R. Posted September 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 14 hours ago, TheGardenofEder said: Up for any trades? Because of my upcoming move and downsizing, I would only trade for Sulawesi lake shrimps, which I could keep in my Cardinal tank. Otherwise, I would have been happy to trade for some of your beautiful shrimps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJones Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Last possible date of shipment would be September 19., or 20., 2016. I am moving at the end of September to Davis, California and have to seriously downsize tank number and projects (Sigh).Do you think you'll be selling them again in the future?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve R. Posted September 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Maybe. I don't know yet how much space I will have for breeding shrimp in my new home. They do well in community tanks, by the way. If neos breed in the water, they will also breed. For best coloration, I just recommend a slightly acidic pH. But hopefully some other people will breed them, establish new lines and make them available to the community. Soothing is getting a package, and I am sure he will be successful and keep us updated. ShrimpP, Soothing Shrimp and CJones 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaj Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Those are really striking! I'm moving too, so I can't set up any new tanks at the moment. At least we will both be in the same state, should you make these available in the future. I've never seen these shrimp before, but seeing as how they can kept with neos, I may have some space available soon. Sulawesi shrimp are still a mystery to me, but I want those rabbit snails in all of my tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 What temps are you keeping them at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vshrimp Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Pm'd Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve R. Posted September 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 I sold all 4 packages that I had available. Because I am moving I cannot continue this line. I hope that the four people who have the shrimps now will have great results and make them available for the community in a little while. Sorry to all others who expressed interest. I am sorry that I could not reply to all your PMs because of my upcoming move of my laboratory and household. CJones, Shrimp Life, Vshrimp and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 1 hour ago, Steve R. said: I sold all 4 packages that I had available. Because I am moving I cannot continue this line. I hope that the four people who have the shrimps now will have great results and make them available for the community in a little while. Sorry to all others who expressed interest. I am sorry that I could not reply to all your PMs because of my upcoming move of my laboratory and household. Just received my batch and they look much better in person. I will continue this line and hopefully have some for sale in the next 6-8 months. ShrimpP, EricM, Mr. F and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJones Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Will you post in this thread also when you do! Hopefully I'll be able to get some then!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Yes. I bookmarked this page and will try to remember to give updates on my progress. Got a mixture of mature and young shrimp but I did receive two berried females and hopefully the shipping didnt stress them to point of dropping the eggs. CJones, ShrimpP and fernselvis 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJones Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Sounds promising! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Vpier 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jynn Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 These are absolutely gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 When my group of banded sulawesi's arrived there was two berried females. I just found babies walking around and I have an additional six berried females. Things are looking good. Mr. F, Soothing Shrimp, mayphly and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. F Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 When my group of banded sulawesi's arrived there was two berried females. I just found babies walking around and I have an additional six berried females. Things are looking good.I'm setting up a Sulawesi tank right now! I'm very interested in picking some up, let us knowwww! ibebian and ohmiko 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 3 hours ago, Mr. F said: I'm setting up a Sulawesi tank right now! I'm very interested in picking some up, let us knowwww! I will but its going to be at least six months to get a big enough and well established colony. Mr. F 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 can these be mixed with "regular" sulawesi in the same tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 2 hours ago, bostoneric said: can these be mixed with "regular" sulawesi in the same tank? I dont know and would love to know. These are kept at a lower temp and softer water than other Sulawesi shrimps. EricM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pucksr Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 I really have to say, these are pretty exciting. I am somewhat amazed how our hobby seems to ignore "tap water" shrimp. Some extra care and sensitivity are one thing, but when an organism requires "special water", it will just never be as widespread in the aquarium hobby as a tap water species. Mr. F 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 20 minutes ago, pucksr said: I really have to say, these are pretty exciting. I am somewhat amazed how our hobby seems to ignore "tap water" shrimp. Some extra care and sensitivity are one thing, but when an organism requires "special water", it will just never be as widespread in the aquarium hobby as a tap water species. because "tap water" is too general a term to use. your neighbor across the street could have completely different parameters out of their tap. tomorrow your city could add some chemical that may be safe in small amounts to you but could wipe out your entire tank. The reason we recommend RO for ALL shrimp is because its the cleanest base to start with. When people have problems and they ask for help its really hard to give them advice when they say they use tap water. too many variables come into play. ohmiko and Soothing Shrimp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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