Crazyfishlady Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 I know someone posted a topic, but I can't find it so I will just ask. I do remember that post talked about 'size' determining when they can go. Well, I can't imagine getting any of my shrimp to put there heels against the glass and hold still while I measure (joke). Silly question, so I just look at a tape measure, find a certain 'size' and then eyeball it? I would never want to send off shrimp that are too little. My first batch of babies is only just shy of 3 weeks old. Is there an 'age' that is more preferable? I am not planning on shipping, just local trade at some point. I was able to lose count at 50 baby snowballs this morning with 2 more berried females so at some point, this will be an issue... lol Right now there are two sizes of babies. That count was only around the feeding dish when I put some blood worms in. There were many more zipping around so I finally gave up trying to count. ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGardenofEder Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 size isn't the real problem most shrimp are fine to ship before they reach 1/4 inch, instead think of it this way if you spent $3 per shrimp or how ever much for how many wouldn't you be upset if you got babies? For this I send mostly adults and some juvies and what ever babies get stuck in the mix are free. But that's just me Crazyfishlady 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Depends on the buyer; some like to buy pee wee shrimp because they are generally cheaper, some like adults because they think they'll breed faster. I prefer juveniles because I believe the acclimate better and I know they aren't old breeders who are gonna drop dead soon. As long as you and your customer are clear of what you're sending out, I don't think there is a set rule. miwu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Peewees don't do well for me if I receive them for some reason. Juvies acclimate better in my tanks. High5's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 1/2" is good size to ship. Soothing Shrimp and High5's 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfishlady Posted February 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Ok - I won't be shipping (at least that is what I tell myself). there are enough locals around here and with 50+ babies right now and 2 berried females... I will be just looking for local folks down the road... when I am overrun by them... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leo1234 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 When I buy shrimps I usually try to get sub adults to adults. I can see them better when they are in my tanks. And if it is expensive one's I ask for actual photos of the one's I'm buying. But for shipping purpose 1/4" or bigger is usually what I see people shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfishlady Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Well no 'shipping' on my part and the nice things about snowballs - their color is their color, lol But OMGosh it kinda looks like it is snowing in tank with so many babies zipping all over the place, ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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