Amanio shrimp arrived a few minutes ago.

[Ron Sower]

Amano shrimp order arrived from petco-online a few minutes ago!  Packaged great with a heat pack on top, double bagged and wrapped in newspaper, and 6 sides of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam.  I didn't check temp.

[Mugwump]

...I like that paper plate idea with heat packs......might try that..

[BallAquatics]

So how are the shrimp?

I noticed the Petco site said they were small.  That's a good thing, young shrimp ship much better than older ones.

Dennis

[Ron Sower]

So far, so good...really active and grazing everywhere....they're about 1" long...some maybe a touch smaller...

There's someone advertizing on CL 25 Red Cherry Shrimp for $20...I have a friend that's going that way tomorrow....maybe I'll get here to pick them up for me...

[BallAquatics]

That would be cool.  The Red Cherry shrimp will reproduce for you, the Amano shrimp will not.

Dennis

[BallAquatics]

This is one of the best articles I've seen on Amano shrimp...  http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/features/articles/amano-shrimp-spineless-heroes

Dennis

[Ron Sower]

That would be cool.  The Red Cherry shrimp will reproduce for you, the Amano shrimp will not.

Dennis

Amanos, Yep...I know, but I like them and they usually live for a good bit.

[BallAquatics]

..... I like them and they usually live for a good bit.

Me too!  I think they are very nice looking.....

Dennis

[Ron Sower]

..... I like them and they usually live for a good bit.

Me too!  I think they are very nice looking.....

Dennis

You make me envious with your photo!