10G for Sulawesi breeding

[rocketdude1234]

This is my first time posting here. I was intrigued in having a specifically sulawesi invert forum to communicate on. I currently have a 10g up and running with Indian Zebra Shrimp (caridina sp.) and a few Orange Shrimp (caridina cf. propinqua). I plan to breed the IZ and have roughly 25-30 shrimp in the tank, including a few berried females.

I am in the process of establishing a new 10g for Sulawesi breeding. I have yet to try the breeds, although they are available (many species) in my LFS at a reasonable price ($7-8usd).

Anyways. I thought I would introduce myself. My name is Adam. I'll post a few pictures of my shrimp tanks and I'd love to hear your feedback, Especially on the empty tank that I want to stock with Sulawesi.

Ph: 8.2+/- 2
GH: 8-10
KH: 12

[feiyang]

Welcome Adam! Your tank looks very nice!

[killer007]

excellent excellent....

[guppies]

Welcome Adam. Where in US are you? I'd like to know which LFS is selling sulawesi shrimps for $7 or $8. Lucky you! BTW, those orange shrimps won't breed in freshwater.

[rocketdude1234]

I'm in Texas. The LFS unfortunately does not ship anywhere, but it is Fintique and does update stock lists online. The names they use to describe some of the shrimp are somewhat misleading. For example, they have listed the "orange bee shrimp" and "indian tiger shrimp." However, these are both species I have: the Indian Zebra Shrimp and Orange Shrimp. They currently have two species of Sulawesi Shrimp; the cardinal and dark maroon, although they call them Blue Dot Matano and Mali Red.

My goal is to pick up a local supply (and avoid the severe losses they and many encounter) and establish a breeding colony.

And yes, I learned, after I purchased them (and extensive research) that I probably wouldn't be able to breed them. It would be an interesting endeavor to attempt it nonetheless using one of the techniques used for amanos. In fact, I have a 36g with 8-10 amano and 2 orange shrimp. The 10g I have set up has 4 orange. The only downside is I believe all of the orange shrimp are female, but I've read that is common.

[guppies]

Lucky you, go get them while they are there. Some LFS doesn't know how to keep them alive and may not import them again. Sounds they are using the lake names instead of the common or latin names for the shrimps.

[mikishuhoo]

Nice job Adam. Keep moving!

Kenny