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You can place an order using our site with Paypal checkout or you can submit a cash order request. We do not accept credit cards in person.
Is there a minimum order amount?
Yes, there is a minimum order amount of $15.
Location
Where are you located?
New Tampa, FL
Shipping
Do you offer shipping?
No, we offer local pick-up only.
How can I pick up my order?
Once you place your order we'll contact you to arrange a pick-up time.
What is your handling time?
Maximum handling time for order pick up arrangements is 24 hours.
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Shrimp
Can I keep fish with my dwarf shrimp?
Many fish will make a quick meal of dwarf shrimp. If the shrimp can fit in the mouth of the fish, odds are the fish will eat the shrimp. There are a few peaceful small mouthed fish that work well with shrimp such as neon and cardinal tetras, endlers livebearers, and smaller rasboras. If you are planning on breeding dwarf shrimp and raising the young it is not suggested to have any fish in the aquarium with the shrimp.
How can I tell a male from a female?
Most dwarf shrimp species are fairly easy to tell the difference. The female is usually the larger and more colorful. In species where the male is just as colorful, you can tell by the female being a little larger when full grown, and also having a broader and rounder tail.
How many shrimp can I put in my aquarium?
You can have up to 10 dwarf shrimp per 1 gallon of water. For example: It is POSSIBLE for a 10 gallon aquarium to house up to 100 dwarf shrimp. However, a great starting point could be 5 shrimp per 1 gallon of water.
How big of a tank do dwarf shrimp need?
Most dwarf shrimp do not require much space. A 5 gallon aquarium is about all that is needed as long as the tank has adequate filtration and water changes are performed once per week.
How can I get my shrimp to breed?
As long as there are both a male and a female in an aquarium with suitable water parameters most dwarf shrimp will breed naturally. The female will carry the eggs under her tail until they hatch. Many species will hatch as smaller versions of their adult parents and some will go thru many larval stages that require sea water to survive.
What do dwarf shrimp eat?
Most dwarf shrimp are omnivores. They will eat just about anything in an aquarium that is edible. Many of the shrimp will eat the algae that naturally occurs in aquariums. Sinking pellets and blanched (boiled until soft) vegetables make good foods for dwarf shrimp, as well.
Do dwarf shrimp eat their young?
Most species of dwarf shrimp will not eat their young.
How do I raise the young?
If the young shrimp is a miniature version of the adult they require no special attention. They will eat the same foods as the adults and have the same water requirements.