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  1. On ‎12‎/‎24‎/‎2016 at 6:31 PM, miniminx136 said:

    i'd definitely recommend a member from shrimpspot; people here are honest and trustworthy, and will help you all the way; not to mention it's probably cheaper than to buy from a website. And its a preference but if you're looking to breed i'd recommend buying a single species. I started with bloody marys and goldenback yellows w/o much knowledge ( i didn't even cycle) but they are hardy and bred very quickly :) I purchased from Joe's Aqua, who is a reputable seller; only downfall is that they are imported, which some definitely do not prefer for justifiable reasons. If you're looking to get some blue neos, @dazalea is known to have some amazing blue dreams 

    Some of the imports are fine as there are some stock that actually hang around in the tanks in their US facilities or distributors for some time and are acclimated especially like some of Joe's Aqua, think of it being quarantined unless they are freshly imported and shipped out to the buyer.

  2. I never really seen an issue with planaria and shrimp tbh.  I believe when a shrimp is sick or dead then the planaria will latch on etc.  It's the same when there is a sick shrimp and another shrimp starts grazing on it, it's like they know when another shrimp is sick or close to dying instead of actually attacking a healthy shrimp.  Ever seen zombie creatures?  when one creature is controlled by a parasite, but is in fact already dead, but still moving.  So I wonder if that may be the case...where a shrimp is close to dying and that's when they are being attacked.. as I've seen no issues with babies either in many tanks and some of other's experiences.

  3. most moss should do!  xmas moss, flame moss, mini pellias.  if you want a carpet, you can do monte carlos, they'll grow slower and prob not as green/dense as with co2, but they'll thrive and be ok.

     

    I'd recommend the peat and some have plenty of ferts in them already so it'll work well.  If you more concern with PH and such for neos or shrimps in higher ph etc, you can always add in rocks like seiryu that tend to buffer higher.  Or do a mix of sand + peat, peat where you are going to put the plants.  Upaqua soil also seems to be ok, doesn't mush like ada aquasoil, doesn't leech ammonia and is easier to manage with.  For some, it doesn't really buffer the PH low as advertised.

  4. Eventually you may get some detritus worms in the soil and if you see alot coming to the glass or surface, it means there's not enough oxygen going to the subtrate for them or because there is a huge population due to the tank being overfed/leftovers.

     

    I have seen some shrimp eat dead worms before.  Some people do experience planaria etc and have tried to avoid those although some don't really have issues with them in the tank.

  5. Joe has awesome shrimps, all arrived healthy and active.  The shrimps were well-packaged with no DOAs. Communication was prompt and I'd definitely recommend Joe's Aqua any time.  His prices are one of the best for the quality you get. Would buy again in the future!

  6. Han's an awesome guy, knowledgeable and very helpful.  He definitely always has an awesome stocklist!  I've bought mini pellias and mini xmas moss from him before and I'd recommend him any time.

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