Soothing Shrimp Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Some of the more exotic things for sale. Shrimp Malawa [Caridina pareparensis parvidentata] 1.95 ea (10 for 29.50 shipped) These can be kept with cherries in the same params without cross breeding. These are slightly smaller than neos, breed more rapidly and for me have even been more goof proof! Red Claw Shrimp [Macrobrachium sp.] 8.00 ea. Juvies Unsexed. These are bigger than dwarf shrimp, yet not as large as prawns. These get to be around 3" and will eat just about anything as they are omnivores- including hair algae, flakes, etc. Species tank recommended. Crayfish Blue Mini Diminutus Crayfish [Cambarellus diminutus] $15 ea Juvies Unsexed Still very rare in the hobby. Adults are as big as dwarf shrimp, and smaller than cpo. The babies can be compared to newborn dwarf shrimp as well. The blue color is enhanced with ph below 7. Above 7 they tend to be more black. Smaller and not as aggressive as CPO. They feed well on flake food. CPO aka Mexican Orange Crayfish [Cambarellus patzcuarensis] 3 for $35 shipped. Juvies Unsexed. Larger than diminutus, provide plenty of hiding and climbing spots (loose moss is perfect.) Adult size is around 1"-2". Flake does fine for feeding and the occasional ramshorns will be taken as well. Marmorkrebs aka Self Cloning Marbles [Procambarus fallax f. virginalis] 2.50 ea for babies/juvies/young adults. (pic. from Google) Best for using cray fry as feeders for fish/turtles/etc. to condition for breeding. Tip: Freeze fry when appropriate size, or you'll be over run with crays! They berry as early as 2" long and can have hundreds of fry at one time. Opportunistic, although in general not aggressive with each other unless not enough food. As with all crays, claws or arms can be lost in skirmishes, but grow back usually within the next molt. My pet has grown ~6" large. Plants Guppy Grass [Najas guadalupensis] $6 cup, 2 cups or more $5 ea. This is from my Malawa tank. No snails, no algae that I see. But as always dip to make sure. May contain duckweed. I ship within the continental US. Shipping consists of insulated priority box with breather bags for all shrimp/crays/fish. Plants may be put in sandwich bags. Shipping is only $10 no matter how many are ordered. lind, High5's, MableBile and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schaferaquatics Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 How are the mini blue crays sexed? How does reproduction occur do you need 2 or are they a sexual? Do they mess with plants? shrimpfreak and Aennedry 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Cambarellus sexing is pretty straight forward. Hockey sticks means male, dot means female. Challenge is the size of these crays are small. You need a male and fem to reproduce. I've not noticed damage to my moss. I keep them like shrimp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Does it breed true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpscales Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Can the Blue Mini Diminutus Crayfish be kept with Taiwan bee shrimp? The water is very soft and acidic at about 5.6ph and 170tds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Does it breed true? Mine have. I have 2 tans that were sent as males to me, but I have no tans in the offspring. Not sure if the blue is dominant, or not- but I've seen none in juvies. Keep in mind though, I'm up to F1 from P1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Can the Blue Mini Diminutus Crayfish be kept with Taiwan bee shrimp? The water is very soft and acidic at about 5.6ph and 170tds. I never have since I keep them in their own tank. I find it hard to think they could be a danger since they are the same size, and aren't hostile with even each other. Regardless, I'd try it with neos or culls first and see what happens. One concern would be gh. I have them in 6ish. The ph would be good methinks, to keep a nice blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lind Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 How long are Blue Mini Diminutus Crayfish berried? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amyers22 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 I know it was asked a while back, but has anyone successfully kept the blue mini diminutus crayfish with dwarf shrimp? I love their color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytran Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Ordered 4 maybe 2 weeks ago? They've been fine so far with my oebts and yellow golden backs. mbenjamin16 and Amyers22 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Great to know, Johnny. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 How long are Blue Mini Diminutus Crayfish berried? Until the young are born. heh Okay, prob not the response you wanted. Not sure of actual time of gestation though. I usually just see they are berried, and young are born, but I have more than one pair in the tank, so trying to keep track is not easy. Amyers22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytran Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Oh yeah thanks again they all made it fine Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Thanks:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amyers22 Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Oh yeah thanks again they all made it fine Do you have a picture of yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytran Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 I'll take a pic when I get off work. Anyways last night saw the larger zone claw a golden back but didn't look like it dmged the shrimp at all. Actually see the shrimp try to bounce on it lol it was feeding time though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytran Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Sorry crappy cell phone pix and to many hiding places. My pH is around 6.9-7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadenlea Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 those are soooooooo cute.. the blue ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amyers22 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Does anyone have any other pictures of the blue mini diminutus crayfish? I couldn't find anything online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 http://www.alphaprobreeders.com/dwarf-blue-crayfish/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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