Blue Pearl Shrimp - should I do it?

Gizmo · 10-06-2011, 12:50 PM

Found a good deal on Aquabid for 10 BPS for $35 plus free shipping. I would put them in my 29 tall. What do you guys think? Would it be a waste? I've heard they are more demanding than RCS, and I'm borderline on providing the best water quality for RCS and my other critters.

Thanks for your input.

pjones · 10-06-2011, 01:21 PM

Ive done blues 2 times in the past. I have had a 50% loss in 48 hours both times. I have never had water issues with the tank that I keep the shrimp in. Dunno if it was shipping or just bad luck. That is not a bad price for them. I think the shrimp farm charges 50 for 10.

Alaizabelle · 10-06-2011, 08:36 PM

I wasn't very impressed with blue pearls, and I ended up selling them off in favor of snowballs :P

James0816 · 10-07-2011, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Alaizabelle

I wasn't very impressed with blue pearls, and I ended up selling them off in favor of snowballs :P

Ya know bp's and snowballs are the same species right? :oP Sry...couldn't resist.

I would say that Pearls are just tad more difficult that RCS. Mine breed like cockroaches.

Surprised you looked out on AB when there is a seller right here on the site. [hint][hint][nudge][nudge]

LOL

snail · 10-07-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by James0816

Ya know bp's and snowballs are the same species right?

They are a different color variety though aren't they?

James0816 · 10-07-2011, 09:05 AM

Yep...it's just a color morph. Both are Neocaridina cf. zhangjiajiensis.

Gizmo · 10-07-2011, 10:06 AM

James - I would much rather buy them from you! (Hadn't realized you were selling them!). How much do you want for them? My budget is $35 for 10 (shipping included). Also, any advice on how to care for them would be muchly appreciated (unless it's the same as RCS, in which case I'm good to go I think).

James0816 · 10-07-2011, 10:42 AM

I'll shoot ya a PM.

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