Rivergardennursery

Just wanted to add my .02 I truly do welcome all the feedback, and I am not worried about anything negative, that is part of an experiment. A few points I thought I would throw out 1. I have done a lot of research and knew going into this that a lot of people did not find the product useful and highly overpriced 2. I know about the DYI methods that Twinstar is trying to duplicate, however a lot of people will pay extra for something automated as a one stop shop product, the set it and forget it model. A lot of shrimp owners are not 100% hardcore and are just causal shrimp keepers, sometimes packaged automated products are helpful for that crowd 3. I have had side business for a very long time and I can tell you the majority of people (in the US), want convince. When I sold pond products, they wanted the whole kit all ready assembled or priced as one, not to research best of breed products and acquire them individually. Aquariums... most beginners want an all in one to start out with, not try and by x-filter from here and x-light from there and x-supstrate from over there, and research everything how it all works 4. I am also leery of just relying on other peoples opinions, when they have not used or tested the product and only patriot what others have said, without any test themselves (i know DET has tried the product and enjoyed his review) 5. I am a little surprised about how strongly people feel about wasting money. Money is all relevant. If you bought or had 50+ PRL MK-Breed shrimp (worth about 40.00 each) in a custom tank, I would think 70.00 is nothing. 6. I am not selling this product or trying to convince anyone to buy this product, I just thought it would be a fun little test, and the 70.00 did not bother me All this said, I will continue to post updates. Again just having fun and I do enjoy the reduction in my string Algae. This shrimp tank is at my office, so I did not want to reduce the about of time I had the lights on, and I was not seeing any impressive results with Hydrogen Peroxide dosing. I still have no idea if my shrimp will reproduce more or stay any healthier, but for 70.00 to set it and forget it, so far so good

Thanks for this information. Good stuff. I am just playing with it and having fun. I also agree that no product will help if you do not keep good water

Agreed. I just like it all automated for me.

I know what Twinstar is supposed to do and how it works. I know adding Hydrogen Peroxide should have the same effect. I just wanted to try the product and see. I do like that it is a "set it and forget it" product. I think the money is all in the little controller. I like convenience and thought I would try it. I am just glad to see nothing is dying All this is just for fun. I am not trying to sell it or anyone on it

One Full week later... The Hair Algae has been reduced and no shrimp died, so I think we are off to a good start

Okay, Okay.... I know that over and over again we hear the Twinstar Products are overpriced and do not make any difference. I really believe you guys, but I am stubrin. I went ahead and spent my money and got one. I swear I will buy almost anything with the word shrimp on it. Here is the first Video with it newly installed

Thought I would share a quick video of a few of my tanks. My last Neo or Cherry Shrimp tank in the video just had a Twinstar Shrimp installed. I wanted to see if I could notice anything different and test with the Cherry's first. As you can tell I am a sucker for anything shrimp related. I have the MK-Breed Life Balls (no idea if they work, but the case has a shrimp on it and I will buy it) I have some Aqua Gallery Rosso Zeo-Boards (no idea if they work but the shrimp tend to play on it and they show up nicely on the board, so of course I bought it) Twinstar Shrimp - Costly, but has a shrimp on it so.... I bought one (okay i did by two, more details later). Will it work? No idea, but i like the bubbles I use all MK-Breed products at this time, but will soon be trying SL-Aqua Let me know any thoughts... Have fun and enjoy

Oh... That is an issue as the Brick and Mortars are so very few now

Thank You. Now who carries No Planaria in the US?

Just Curious, has anyone tried the Planaria Traps? any feedback on those vs the meds?

I think they like it

TSA will let you bring Live Fish, they do have to inspect the bag and see the fish moving/swimming. But from there you can just put them in any cary-on or backpack. Delta has no need to know what is in your carry on, as long as TSA clears you

Thanks, I do remove a bunch first, each time. Going to try another treatment today

Really, I do have 4 of them in the tank. I have them in all my tanks I can try and remove to see if anything changes

Day 2. This was what everything looked like 24 hours later. Green Hair Algae still looks the same. On the positive side, the fish and shrimp are still healthy. My TDS is at 145. I will try another spot treatment later in the day

Did it go away after the next Molt?

Freshwater planted shrimp tank, Hydrogen Peroxide to treat Green String Algae 3% Hydrogen Peroxide spot treatment of 3ml per Gallon. Let it sit for 20 min, then 20% water change

Test your water, if it is okay no need for the change. Let the babies have stable water. Congrats

I just placed a new piece of Cholla Wood in the little tank and the new baby shrimp found it very fast I need to trim up some of the moss, but I will wait until the babies are larger

I added some small pellets for the Chili's and everyone wanted some. Glad to see they all get along together. The Octo Cat tried to latch onto the shrimp, but that did not last long

Just boarded at work and thought I would share some pictures of shrimp from my work Tank

Update... Price 125.00 shipped

Another Item I am ready to clear out. I have 2 Fluval 306 External canister Filters - Brand New in retail Box How about $140.00 each with free shipping. I will not be restocking these so this is a one time price

Anyone can be an import/exporter. You just need to fill out all the paper work and pay the Bribes, err. fees to all the US government agency's inspectors. I have done this a lot with Goldfish and Koi. It runs almost 300.00 a box for Koi and or Goldfish. You can also use trans-shippers. You would have to see what airport is closest that accepts international live shipments and find the trans-shipper you would like to use. Please investigate the trans-shippers first, they are many pros and cons

Fluval 306 Canister Filter I only have 2 and would like to create some space. $130.00 shipped (US Only). Please let me know any questions, these are brand new and in Original Box.