aquaprawn Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 I got this from a LFS. The label reads Tiger shrimp. But I don't think its the Tiger shrimp that we are familiar with. I have Tiger shrimps too which is shown in the second image. As you can see, the stripes are totally different. What shrimp is this? Its not expensive or exotic either. Its priced slightly above Cherries, but still cheaper than low grade CRS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jynn Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 posted about an aquabid auction a lil while back selling "trifecta bee shrimp" That look pretty similar to what you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaprawn Posted March 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 I wished they're the same, but I don't think so. Here's another pic. My unknown Tigers have 4 stripes - the Trifacta have only 3. And the thorax of my Tigers are somewhat smaller, elongated - the Trifacta's are bigger, rounder. And most of all, I got these for $12 for ten pieces. The Trifactas price range is off the scale compared to what I paid for this - unless the staff made a mistake and forgot to add a zero behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phreeflow Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Not sure what those are but they're very cool with bold defined stripes. Oddly it seems to have a Neo body type. $1.20 is cheap for any shrimp...especially at an LFS. Every pet store I go to sell regular cherries for $3-$4. Don't let the price determine the value of shrimp. That seems very exotic on the fact I have never seen them before. Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. F Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Not sure what it is, and this is just a thought, but it looks like a translucent panda shrimp to me. Whatever they are, they're beautiful! But if they are in fact tigers, maybe try a cross with a TT or some other colorful tiger to see what comes out? You might see some interesting shrimp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrand Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Sorry no clue here but I really like them. I rarely see shrimp at LFS around Boston and when i do they want crazy prices like $8 for cherries. Enjoy these, they look great. Hopefully they breed for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaprawn Posted March 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Hi, Thank you all for your replies. I really do appreciate you taking the time to look at it. And while there have been several PMs on where I got it from, I thought I'd just put some details here. I'm from Malaysia, so this is from a LFS in Kuala Lumpur. You'll need an import permit if you want me to ship it to you in overseas. I keep them in water parameters similar to Cherry shrimp. Have them for almost 2 months now, and one is already berried. I think they are very easy to care for, and breed readily. Pokeshrimp and Soothing Shrimp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Keep us updated on breeding them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrand Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Didnt realize you werent in the US. Enjoy them, glad to hear one is berried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 This was posted on FB. It looks like your shrimp to me. Dluxeshrimps and Mr. F 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dluxeshrimps Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 wow! very cool. Nice find soothing Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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