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<div>{{Fish Data <br />
|name = Ramshorn Snail<br />
|image = Redramshorn-472.jpg<br />
|caption = Red Ramshorn Snail<br />
|species = Gyraulus sp.<br />
|difficulty = e<br />
|min_tank_size = 2<br />
|min_tank_size_unit =gal<br />
|max_size = 2<br />
|min_size = 1<br />
|size_units = in<br />
|min_ph = 7.0<br />
|max_ph = 8.0<br />
|min_temperature = 64<br />
|max_temperature = 86<br />
|temperature_units = F<br />
|min_water_hardness = 8<br />
|max_water_hardness = 18<br />
|availability = VC<br />
|diet = O<br />
|food_pellet = Yes<br />
|food_flake = Yes<br />
|food_live = 0<br />
|food_other = Yes<br />
|min_life_span = 1<br />
|max_life_span = 2<br />
|min_sg = 1<br />
|max_sg = 1<br />
|captive_bred = Yes<br />
|type = i<br />
}}<br />
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== About Ramshorn Snails ==<br />
:Ramshorn snails are a group of invertebrate snails commonly found in freshwater aquarium tanks. They are commonly brought in on live plants. These scavengers provide a useful function of breaking down decaying plant and animals. They also eat algae.<br />
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==Alternative names==<br />
:Red Ramshorn, Brown Ramshorn, Wheel Snails, Ear Snails.<br />
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== Species ==<br />
:Any snail of the family Planorbidae (Gyraulus sp. etc.) can be classified as a ramshorn. Many people also include the species [[Marisa cornuarietis]], or Colombian ramshorn, as a ramshorn snail, but this species has many differences from the common ramshorn.<br />
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== Sexing ==<br />
:Hermaphrodites. As any two members regardless of sex can reproduce, they will produce a great many offspring.<br />
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== Breeding ==<br />
:A ramshorn will normally start reproducing within 4 weeks of being born if well fed. It lays a small gelatin like patch of eggs on any surface. After 10-20 days (depending on temperature) these will hatch. The babies of red ramshorn are very tiny but identical to their parents. They will be able to find their own food in the tank. <br />
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==Tank compatibility==<br />
:Will mix with virtually any other non-predator aquatic animal. Do not keep with [[:Category:Loach|Loaches]], [[:Category:Puffer Fish (Freshwater)|Pufferfish]], or other creatures that eat snails.<br />
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== Diet ==<br />
:Gyraulus sp. will eat algae, detritus, and parboiled or raw vegetables. They will eat catfish wafers and fish flakes if fed correctly.<br />
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==Feeding regime==<br />
Ramshorns typically sustain themselves on algae, decaying plants, and excess food which falls to the bottom of the tank. They will also consume dead fish. Depending on the environment, calcium supplementation may be necessary to prevent shell damage.<br />
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== Environment Specifics ==<br />
:Must have calcium (hardness, [[GH]]) in the water and a pH greater than 7.0 or the shell will dissolve and the snail will die. A tank with algae present in beneficial to the snail as it acts as good grazing.<br />
:Does '''not''' like [[salt]].<br />
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== Behavior ==<br />
:This snail is a slow roamer and will explore all over the aquarium, keeping under the water. The snail can not control its own internal temperature, so if it is kept at the higher temperature it will move around more quickly, but will have a shorter life span of about a year. This snail does not have gills, and must occasionally come up to the surface to breathe air; therefore, it can often be seen attached to the underside of the surface of the water.<br />
:It has been noticed that these snails prefer to sit upon black or dark surfaces. They often clump together on the glass sealant if it is black or on a internal filter.<br />
:They can also be an indicator of water quality. A number of the snails climbing out of the water is a good indication of excess [[ammonia]] or [[nitrite]] being present.<br />
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== Identification ==<br />
:This name covers a range of species. They are called 'ramshorn' due to their shell resembling tightly coiled horns of some sheep.<br />
:Ramshorns come in a variety of colours: dark brown, black, blue, beige, red and other shades in between.<br />
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== Special Notes ==<br />
:The condition of its shell shows the history of its life. So if purchasing one, look carefully at its shell. Patches of white indicates shell damage due to calcium deficiency.<br />
:It is important to note that ramshorn snails are able to carry various parasitic flukes, which can be transmitted to fish or humans. Most of these flukes require intermediate hosts, so that leaving the snails by themselves for a month or so will eliminate the disease.<br />
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== Removing Ramshorns ==<br />
:Some aquarists do not like the ramshorn due to certain varieties (brown or ear snails) eating holes in their plant leaves. However, they usually only attack plants when the plants are weak or decaying. An ample food source will typically prevent them from attacking plants. <br />
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:There are several methods of removing snails:<br />
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*'''Adding a chemical into the water that kills them.'''<br />
:There are a range of commercial liquids available which claim to kill snails. Be careful reading the products as most just stun them or cause them to come to the surface for a time. Copper will kill them.<br />
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*'''Adding a chemical into the water that stuns them.'''<br />
:There are a range of commercial liquids available which claim to stun snails.<br />
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:Be careful as a lot of dead snails in your tank will lead to dangerous [[ammonia]] production as the flesh decays and algae will grow.<br />
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*'''Manually removing the snails.'''<br />
:Simply remove the young snails as they approach the surface when feeding. Alternatively squash the snails against the glass with your finger tip. Small fish like [[:Category:Minnows|Minnows]] and [[:Category:Tetras|Tetras]] will welcome any squashed snails and can quickly learn that your fingers in the tank can be a source of food and so become tame waiting for you to give them a treat!<br />
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*'''Baiting a trap and removing them.'''<br />
:There are several commercial snail traps available. (See [[JBL Snail Trap Review|JBL Snail trap review]]). These you bait at night and the snails crawl in and can't get out. So in the morning you simply remove the trap. Simple to make your own too.<br />
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*'''Add an animal that will eat them.'''<br />
:Most loaches will eat small ear snails (young ramshorns). Whilst the [[Clown Loach]] is the most often quoted as doing this function it can grow quite large. If you want a smaller fish there are several species of loaches (like the [[Zebra Loach]], [[Pakistan loach]] (Yo Yo)) that remain under 4" in length and will eat the young snails. Puffers like the freshwater [[Ceylon Puffer]] will eat any type of snail once it grows bigger enough.<br />
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== Preventing ramshorns from entering your tank ==<br />
:You need to soak all objects and plants with a snail killing chemical before adding to your tank. One such popular and cheap chemical for doing this is [[Potassium Permanganate]].<br />
:If you are wary of using chemicals, be sure to carefully examine new items for your tank for the tell-tale jelly-like egg sacks and remove by hand. If possible, avoiding buying décor or plants when the snails are clearly present in the tank.<br />
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== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Red_ramshorn1.jpg|Red Ramshorn<br />
Image:Brown_ramshorn1.jpg|Brown Ramshorn<br />
Image:Brown_ramshorn2.jpg|Brown Ramshorn sideview<br />
Image:Brown_ramshorn3.jpg|Brown Ramshorn closeup<br />
Image:ear_snail1.jpg|Baby Ramshorn (2mm in width)<br />
Image:ramshorn_eggs1.jpg|Ramshorn egg clutch<br />
</gallery><br />
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== External links ==<br />
*[https://www.windycityaquariums.com/collections/ramshorn-snails WindyCityAquariums.com - USA Seller]<br />
*[http://breedinusa.com BreedInUSA.com] - USA Breeder & Seller<br />
*[http://www.snailshop.co.uk/ Snail Shop UK]<br />
*[http://www.snailgarden.com/ Snail Garden]<br />
*[http://www.fishpondinfo.com/snail2.htm#rams Robyn's Snail and Clam Page]<br />
*[[w:Ramshorn snail|Ramshorns]] by Wikipedia<br />
*[http://www.e-aquarium.com.au/ramshorn_snail.htm Ramshorn Profile & Images]<br />
*[http://aquariumfishshop.com/snail/ramshorn Buy Ramshorn Snails]<br />
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[[Category:Snails (Freshwater)]]<br />
[[Category:Invertebrates (Freshwater)]]<br />
[[Category:Live Food]]</div>73.208.16.219https://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Anentome_helena&diff=88600Anentome helena2021-01-09T11:14:15Z<p>73.208.16.219: </p>
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<div>{{Invert Data<br />
|name = Assassin Snail<br />
|image = Assasinsnail.JPG<br />
|caption = Assassin Snail<br />
|species = Anentome helena<br />
|difficulty = E<br />
|min_tank_size = 5<br />
|min_tank_size_unit = gal<br />
|max_size = 1<br />
|min_size = 0.5<br />
|size_units = in<br />
|min_ph = 7.2<br />
|max_ph = 8.0<br />
|min_temperature = 73<br />
|max_temperature = 80<br />
|temperature_units = F<br />
|min_water_hardness = 8<br />
|max_water_hardness = 15<br />
|stocking_ratio_female = 1<br />
|stocking_ratio_male = 1<br />
|availability = C<br />
|diet = C<br />
|food_pellet = Yes<br />
|food_flake = Yes<br />
|food_live = Yes<br />
|food_other = Yes<br />
|min_life_span = 2<br />
|max_life_span = 5<br />
|min_sg = 1<br />
|max_sg = 1<br />
|captive_bred = 1<br />
|type = i<br />
}}<br />
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==Alternative names==<br />
:{{cn|Assassin Snail}}, {{cn|Killer Snail}}, {{cn|Bumble Bee Snail}}<br />
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===Synonyms ===<br />
:{{sn|Clea helena}}, {{sn|Anentome Cleo}}<br />
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== Sexing ==<br />
:Difficult to sex. (When they mate, the male always sit on the back of the often larger female.)<br />
:Not hermaphrodites, so need a male and female counterpart in order to reproduce. Growth rate is slow (when they are well fed they lay strings of eggs, one at the time. When malnourished they only lay one egg at the time,) and eggs are laid singly under water and are often eaten by other tank mates. So typically very slow breeders.<br />
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==Tank compatibility==<br />
:This snail will be peaceful towards fish tank mates, as long as they are not predatory. However, this snail will eat any other snails it finds within its environment.<br />
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== Diet ==<br />
:This snail relishes other snails for dinner, and will willingly rid your tank of troublesome [[Ramshorn Snail]]s, [[Pond Snail]]s and even full size [[Malaysian Trumpet Snails]], they will hunt them down and suck them out of their own shells. When these are not available, it can be supplemented with pellet foods, they will also sift through detritus.<br />
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*If you overfeed the tank and there is leftover food left lying around, these snails will prefer that food source to other snails.<br />
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==Feeding regime==<br />
:Supplementary feedings needed only if no snails are present.<br />
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== Environment Specifics ==<br />
:This snail thrives in a well maintained mature tank with good water flow and a high [[GH]] level. It prefers a sandy substrate to sift through.<br />
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== Behaviour ==<br />
:An active predatory snail which hunts other snails.<br />
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== Identification ==<br />
:This snail has a chunky conical shell that is ridged and dark brown in colour with several pale cream-yellow bands around it.<br />
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== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Anentome_helena1.jpg|Top view<br />
Image:Anentome_helena2.jpg|Top view<br />
Image:Anentome_helena3.jpg|Two Assassins in an aquarium<br />
Image:Anentome_helena4.jpg|Assassin snail eating [[MTS]]<br />
Image:Anentome_helena5.jpg|Side view<br />
</gallery><br />
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== Videos ==<br />
<youtube>NC0RRdV2Bcc</youtube><br />
<br style="clear:both;" /><br />
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== External links ==<br />
*[https://www.windycityaquariums.com/products/assassin-snail WindyCityAquariums.com - USA Seller]<br />
*[http://homepage.mac.com/nmonks/Projects/cleahelena.html NMonks Project Page]<br />
*[http://www.tropicalfishfinder.co.uk/fish_detail.asp?id=7311&fishType=tropical Tropical Fish Finder]<br />
*[http://www.thinkfish.co.uk/fish/Assassin_Snail Think Fish] on the Assassin Snail<br />
*[http://makemyhobby.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=123_179&products_id=4156 Make My Hobby] - Indian international Retailer/Wholesaler of the Assassin Snails<br />
*[http://forums.loaches.com/viewtopic.php?t=12094 The Loaches online forum] on Anentome helena 'Assassin Snail'<br />
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[[Category:Invertebrates (Freshwater)]]<br />
[[Category:Snails (Freshwater)]]</div>73.208.16.219https://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Category:Nerite_Snails&diff=88599Category:Nerite Snails2021-01-09T11:12:22Z<p>73.208.16.219: </p>
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'''Nerite snails''' are from the family [[wikipedia:Neritidae|Neritidae]], the nerites. They can live in freshwater. While their eggs can hatch in freshwater, they require brackish or marine water to develop into adults, with the eggs reported to hatch in really hard water. The eggs are usually white and hard, and difficult to remove from surfaces.<br />
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Other types of Nerites of which the species name or other details are unknown:<br />
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*Porcupine Nerite Snail, Bee Staghorn Nerite. ''Neritina clithon corona'' perhaps?<ref>From [http://members.aol.com/Mkohl2/Neritidae.html Freshwater Molluscan Shells] - ''Neritina clithon corona'' (Linnaeus, 1758) Philippine.</ref><br />
*''[http://zipcodezoo.com/Animals/V/Vorticifex_neritoides/ Vorticifex neritoides]'' - picture or further details unknown.<br />
*''[http://www.gastropods.com/3/Shell_8203.html Vittina coromandeliana]'' - further details unknown.<br />
*''[http://www.gastropods.com/9/Shell_34989.html Clithon diadema]'' - further details unknown.<br />
*''[http://www.gastropods.com/2/Shell_5762.html Septaria porcellana]'' - further details unknown.<br />
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== Lifespan ==<br />
*Said to be 2–3 years<ref>[http://www.fishforums.net/content/Invertebrates-Amphibians-Aquatic-Reptiles-Forum/179369/http-www-fishforums-net-index-php-showtopic-179369/ Fish Forums - Nerites] - 2008-07-26</ref><br />
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== Stockists ==<br />
*[https://www.windycityaquariums.com/collections/nerite-snails WindyCityAquariums.com - USA Seller]<br />
*[http://www.snailshop.co.uk/aquarium-snails-c-37.html The Snail Shop] - A wide selection of Nerite Snails (currently closed)<br />
*[http://www.aquariumplants.com/Nerite_algae_eating_Snails_p/snail793.htm?Click=20303 Aquariumplants.com] - in the USA<br />
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== References==<br />
<references/><br />
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==Links==<br />
*[http://members.aol.com/Mkohl2/Neritidae.html Freshwater Molluscan Shells] - Neritidae (Neritinidae)<br />
*[http://www.leopardaquatic.com/shrimpsnail.html Pictures of various Nerite snails]<br />
*[http://www.sil.si.edu/imagegalaxy/imageGalaxy_collResult.cfm?term=Shells%20and%20Mollusks Smithsonian Institute Library] - Shell and Mollusks images<br />
*[http://www.picsearch.com/search.cgi?q="Neritina"&cols=5&thumbs=20 Use Picsearch for images of Nerite snails]<br />
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[[Category:Invertebrates (Freshwater)]]<br />
[[Category:Invertebrates (Brackish)]]<br />
[[Category:Invertebrates (Saltwater)]]<br />
[[Category:Snails (Freshwater)]]<br />
[[Category:Snails (Saltwater)]]</div>73.208.16.219https://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Neocaridina_heteropoda&diff=88598Neocaridina heteropoda2021-01-09T11:09:58Z<p>73.208.16.219: </p>
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<div>{{Fish Data <br />
|name = Red Cherry Shrimp <br />
|image = CherryRedShrimpInJavaMoss.jpg<br />
|caption = Red Cherry Shrimp <br />
|species = Neocaridina heteropoda<br />
|difficulty = M<br />
|min_tank_size = 5<br />
|min_tank_size_unit =gal<br />
|max_size = 1<br />
|min_size = 0.5<br />
|size_units = in<br />
|min_ph = 6.4<br />
|max_ph = 8.4<br />
|min_temperature = 22<br />
|max_temperature = 28<br />
|temperature_units = C<br />
|min_water_hardness = 8<br />
|max_water_hardness = 12<br />
|stocking_ratio_female = 2<br />
|stocking_ratio_male = 1<br />
|availability = VC<br />
|diet = O<br />
|food_pellet = 0<br />
|food_flake = Yes<br />
|food_live = 0<br />
|food_other = Yes<br />
|min_life_span = 1<br />
|max_life_span = 2<br />
|min_sg = 1<br />
|max_sg = 1<br />
|captive_bred = Yes<br />
|type = i<br />
}}<br />
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==Alternative names==<br />
:The [[Cherry Red Shrimp]] is also known as [[Red Cherry Shrimp]] ([[RCS]]) or Cherry Shrimp. Also comes in other colour variations like the [[Yellow Shrimp]].<br />
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:*A very similar looking shrimp, ''[[Neocaridina zhangjiajiensis]]'', also comes in colour variations called the Snowball Shrimp, and Blue Pearl Shrimp.<br />
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:*Previous Syn. : ''Neocaridina denticulata sinensis''<br />
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:*A relatively new variation on the Cherry is now becoming more readily available, or ''Neocaridina heteropoda sp. (Sakura)'', aka Sakura Shrimp. They are basically a very bright solid red compared to the more speckled/striped Cherry Shrimp.<br />
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== Sexing ==<br />
:Females have a deep red colour and have a more curved underbelly. Males usually are smaller and more translucent whilst also have a more slender abdomen than females.<br />
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==Tank compatibility==<br />
:Do not stock with anything that can fit the entire shrimp in its mouth. Best kept in a shrimp-only tank if breeding success is desired, as there are very few fish that will not eat newly hatched shrimplets. Compatible fishes that will not eat shrimp are [[Otocinclus]].<br />
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== Diet ==<br />
:Eats mostly algae, however will eat carrion and prepared fish food. Is more accurately described as an opportunistic [[omnivore]]/[[detrivore]], meaning that it will eat most any organic matter it can find. Some say it's a better algae eater than the [[Yamato shrimp|Yamato]] or [[Amano shrimp]] - [[Caridina japonica]] Shrimp will also eat microfauna that grows on the plants and glass of the aquarium, providing a wider variety of vitamins they need. If there is a light on the tank for long periods, say 10+ hours per day, the shrimp do not need to be fed at all as they graze on microfauna ([[infusoria]]). When they are starving they will eventually eat some softer types of algae.<br />
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*German research indicates feeding high protein foods leads to premature shedding of their [[carapace]] and shortens their lives.<br />
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== Environment Specifics ==<br />
:Planted aquariums will be beneficial to the health of these shrimp. A heavily planted tank will allow them to hide from other fish making them feel safer. When the shrimp feel safe they are more likely to have deep red colouration.<br />
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:Shrimp and all inverts are very sensitive to ELEMENTAL [[copper]]. Copper compounds, in low amounts do not hurt them. So the copper sulphate found in almost every fish food, will not harm the shrimp.<br />
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==Breeding==<br />
:This shrimp is easy to breed. You just need a male and a female. Keep these shrimps relatively cool at {{C|18|23}} and they will breed. Females are larger and much more deeply colourfully red, males are smaller and display a clear carapace colouration with red spots.<br />
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:When the female is mature (after about 3 months) she will often at times display a saddle (an internal mid section area which is light yellow or green in colour). The saddle is the eggs developing in the ovaries. It takes typically 30-45 days from pregnancy to hatching. Provide an amount of [[Java moss]] is all that is generally required to make these shrimps feel safe to breed. The female carries the eggs around with her until they hatch.The female has a bigger tail to hold the eggs.<br />
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== Behaviour ==<br />
:These shrimp are very curious. They will visit any new additions to the tank and clean it mercilessly. They will not damage live plants but will clean the algae off them quite readily.<br />
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:Approximately once a month (depending on diet, age and environmental factors, it could be more or less frequent), the shrimp will moult (that is shed its old shell ([[carapace]]) to allow a new, slightly larger one to form). During this time, the shrimp will seek out a place to hide while it's new shell hardens, for safety reasons. Many inexperienced aquarists jump to conclusions, assuming their unseen shrimp to have been eaten; these fears are short lived however, as they usually reappear after a few days.<br />
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:The moulting of RCS is interesting. They bend into an upside-down "U" shape, then *pop*, they jump out of their shells.<br />
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== Availability ==<br />
:Freshwater shrimps are becoming more popular in the USA and in the UK. Red Cherry Shrimp is commonly found in aquarium stores throughout the US and is easily attainable.<br />
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== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Neocaridina_denticulata2.jpg|Red Cherry Shrimp<br />
Image:Modified_Shrimp.JPG|Female RCS<br />
Image:Neocaridina heteropoda-7550.jpg|RCS<br />
Image:DSC 3180 by heinzanova-8903.jpg|Yellow Shrimp<br />
Image:Neocaridina heteropoda3.jpg|Pregnant Female Red Cherry Shrimp<br />
Image:Neocaridina heteropoda.jpg|Red Cherry Shrimp<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp6.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesInJavaMoss5.jpg<br />
Image:CherryCloseup.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimpInJavaMoss.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimpInMoss5.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesInJavaMoss2.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesRidingSnail.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesChilling.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesInJavaMoss.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesEatingAlgaeTablet.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp5.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedSrhimp4.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesEating.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesInJavaMoss4.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp1.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp2.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp3.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp4.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimpInJavaMoss2.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesInJavaMoss3.jpg<br />
Image:Neocaridina_denticulata1.jpg<br />
</gallery><br />
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==Commercial Sellers==<br />
*[https://WindyCityAquariums.com/ WindyCityAquariums.com - USA Breeder & Seller]<br />
*[https://PodvodoyAquatics.com/ PodvodoyAquatics.com] - USA Seller<br />
*[http://breedinusa.com BreedInUSA.com] - USA Breeder & Seller<br />
*[http://www.theshrimpspot.com The Shrimp Spot - Worldwide Seller of Freshwater Shrimp]<br />
*[http://www.franksaquarium.com/ Franks Aquarium - USA Seller ]<br />
*[http://www.petshrimp.com/redcherryshrimp.html PetShrimp - USA Seller]<br />
*[http://www.azgardens.com/shrimpfactory.php The Shrimp Factory - USA Seller]<br />
*[http://www.theshrimpfarm.com/ TheShrimpFarm.com- USA Seller]<br />
*[http://www.shrimpfanatics.com/ Shrimpfanatics - Worldwide freshwater shrimp store]<br />
*[[Aqua Essentials]] - UK Seller<br />
*[http://www.planetinverts.com Planet Inverts.com - USA Seller and excellent information on raising and breeding shrimps]<br />
*[http://aquariumfishshop.com/shrimp/cherry AquariumFishShop.com - USA Sellers]<br />
*[https://flipaquatics.com/ FlipAquatics.com - USA Sellers]<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*[https://WindyCityAquariums.com/ WindyCityAquariums.com - USA Breeder & Seller]<br />
*[https://PodvodoyAquatics.com/ PodvodoyAquatics.com] - USA Seller<br />
*[http://www.planetinverts.com/Red%20Cherry%20Shrimp.html Planet Inverts Red Cherry Shrimp]<br />
*[http://www.planetinverts.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=167 Planet Inverts Yellow Shrimp]<br />
*[http://www.planetinverts.com/Snowball%20Shrimp.html Planet Inverts Snowball Shrimp]<br />
*[http://www.planetinverts.com/Blue%20Pearl%20Shrimp.html Planet Inverts Blue Pearl Shrimp]<br />
*[http://www.gerdvoss.de/Wirbellose/N__denticulata/n__denticulata.html Gerd Voss's - German web site (amazing)] - [http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gerdvoss.de%2FWirbellose%2FN__denticulata%2Fn__denticulata.html&sl=de&tl=en&history_state0= Google English translation].<br />
*[http://www.wirbellose.de/ Wirbellose - German site]<br />
*[http://www.shrimpnow.com/ Shrimp Now - A Shrimp forum site]<br />
*[http://www.garnelenaquarium.de/ Garnelenaquarium] - Another interesting German site ([http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.garnelenaquarium.de%2F&langpair=de%7Cen&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&prev=%2Flanguage_tools Google Translation]).<br />
*[http://www.theshrimpfarm.com/learn.shtml Cherry Shrimp information.]<br />
*[https://www.youtube.com/c/FancyShrimp Fancy Shrimp Youtube]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Invertebrates (Freshwater)]]<br />
[[Category:Shrimp (Freshwater)]]<br />
[[Category:Live Food]]</div>73.208.16.219https://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Neocaridina_heteropoda&diff=88597Neocaridina heteropoda2021-01-09T11:08:31Z<p>73.208.16.219: </p>
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<div>{{Fish Data <br />
|name = Red Cherry Shrimp <br />
|image = CherryRedShrimpInJavaMoss.jpg<br />
|caption = Red Cherry Shrimp <br />
|species = Neocaridina heteropoda<br />
|difficulty = M<br />
|min_tank_size = 5<br />
|min_tank_size_unit =gal<br />
|max_size = 1<br />
|min_size = 0.5<br />
|size_units = in<br />
|min_ph = 6.4<br />
|max_ph = 8.4<br />
|min_temperature = 22<br />
|max_temperature = 28<br />
|temperature_units = C<br />
|min_water_hardness = 8<br />
|max_water_hardness = 12<br />
|stocking_ratio_female = 2<br />
|stocking_ratio_male = 1<br />
|availability = VC<br />
|diet = O<br />
|food_pellet = 0<br />
|food_flake = Yes<br />
|food_live = 0<br />
|food_other = Yes<br />
|min_life_span = 1<br />
|max_life_span = 2<br />
|min_sg = 1<br />
|max_sg = 1<br />
|captive_bred = Yes<br />
|type = i<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Alternative names==<br />
:The [[Cherry Red Shrimp]] is also known as [[Red Cherry Shrimp]] ([[RCS]]) or Cherry Shrimp. Also comes in other colour variations like the [[Yellow Shrimp]].<br />
<br />
:*A very similar looking shrimp, ''[[Neocaridina zhangjiajiensis]]'', also comes in colour variations called the Snowball Shrimp, and Blue Pearl Shrimp.<br />
<br />
:*Previous Syn. : ''Neocaridina denticulata sinensis''<br />
<br />
:*A relatively new variation on the Cherry is now becoming more readily available, or ''Neocaridina heteropoda sp. (Sakura)'', aka Sakura Shrimp. They are basically a very bright solid red compared to the more speckled/striped Cherry Shrimp.<br />
<br />
== Sexing ==<br />
:Females have a deep red colour and have a more curved underbelly. Males usually are smaller and more translucent whilst also have a more slender abdomen than females.<br />
<br />
==Tank compatibility==<br />
:Do not stock with anything that can fit the entire shrimp in its mouth. Best kept in a shrimp-only tank if breeding success is desired, as there are very few fish that will not eat newly hatched shrimplets. Compatible fishes that will not eat shrimp are [[Otocinclus]].<br />
<br />
== Diet ==<br />
:Eats mostly algae, however will eat carrion and prepared fish food. Is more accurately described as an opportunistic [[omnivore]]/[[detrivore]], meaning that it will eat most any organic matter it can find. Some say it's a better algae eater than the [[Yamato shrimp|Yamato]] or [[Amano shrimp]] - [[Caridina japonica]] Shrimp will also eat microfauna that grows on the plants and glass of the aquarium, providing a wider variety of vitamins they need. If there is a light on the tank for long periods, say 10+ hours per day, the shrimp do not need to be fed at all as they graze on microfauna ([[infusoria]]). When they are starving they will eventually eat some softer types of algae.<br />
<br />
*German research indicates feeding high protein foods leads to premature shedding of their [[carapace]] and shortens their lives.<br />
<br />
== Environment Specifics ==<br />
:Planted aquariums will be beneficial to the health of these shrimp. A heavily planted tank will allow them to hide from other fish making them feel safer. When the shrimp feel safe they are more likely to have deep red colouration.<br />
<br />
:Shrimp and all inverts are very sensitive to ELEMENTAL [[copper]]. Copper compounds, in low amounts do not hurt them. So the copper sulphate found in almost every fish food, will not harm the shrimp.<br />
<br />
==Breeding==<br />
:This shrimp is easy to breed. You just need a male and a female. Keep these shrimps relatively cool at {{C|18|23}} and they will breed. Females are larger and much more deeply colourfully red, males are smaller and display a clear carapace colouration with red spots.<br />
<br />
:When the female is mature (after about 3 months) she will often at times display a saddle (an internal mid section area which is light yellow or green in colour). The saddle is the eggs developing in the ovaries. It takes typically 30-45 days from pregnancy to hatching. Provide an amount of [[Java moss]] is all that is generally required to make these shrimps feel safe to breed. The female carries the eggs around with her until they hatch.The female has a bigger tail to hold the eggs.<br />
<br />
== Behaviour ==<br />
:These shrimp are very curious. They will visit any new additions to the tank and clean it mercilessly. They will not damage live plants but will clean the algae off them quite readily.<br />
<br />
:Approximately once a month (depending on diet, age and environmental factors, it could be more or less frequent), the shrimp will moult (that is shed its old shell ([[carapace]]) to allow a new, slightly larger one to form). During this time, the shrimp will seek out a place to hide while it's new shell hardens, for safety reasons. Many inexperienced aquarists jump to conclusions, assuming their unseen shrimp to have been eaten; these fears are short lived however, as they usually reappear after a few days.<br />
<br />
:The moulting of RCS is interesting. They bend into an upside-down "U" shape, then *pop*, they jump out of their shells.<br />
<br />
== Availability ==<br />
:Freshwater shrimps are becoming more popular in the USA and in the UK. Red Cherry Shrimp is commonly found in aquarium stores throughout the US and is easily attainable.<br />
<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Neocaridina_denticulata2.jpg|Red Cherry Shrimp<br />
Image:Modified_Shrimp.JPG|Female RCS<br />
Image:Neocaridina heteropoda-7550.jpg|RCS<br />
Image:DSC 3180 by heinzanova-8903.jpg|Yellow Shrimp<br />
Image:Neocaridina heteropoda3.jpg|Pregnant Female Red Cherry Shrimp<br />
Image:Neocaridina heteropoda.jpg|Red Cherry Shrimp<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp6.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesInJavaMoss5.jpg<br />
Image:CherryCloseup.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimpInJavaMoss.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimpInMoss5.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesInJavaMoss2.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesRidingSnail.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesChilling.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesInJavaMoss.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesEatingAlgaeTablet.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp5.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedSrhimp4.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesEating.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesInJavaMoss4.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp1.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp2.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp3.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp4.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimpInJavaMoss2.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesInJavaMoss3.jpg<br />
Image:Neocaridina_denticulata1.jpg<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Commercial Sellers==<br />
*[https://WindyCityAquariums.com/ WindyCityAquariums.com - USA Seller]<br />
*[https://PodvodoyAquatics.com/ PodvodoyAquatics.com] - USA Seller<br />
*[http://breedinusa.com BreedInUSA.com] - USA Breeder & Seller<br />
*[http://www.theshrimpspot.com The Shrimp Spot - Worldwide Seller of Freshwater Shrimp]<br />
*[http://www.franksaquarium.com/ Franks Aquarium - USA Seller ]<br />
*[http://www.petshrimp.com/redcherryshrimp.html PetShrimp - USA Seller]<br />
*[http://www.azgardens.com/shrimpfactory.php The Shrimp Factory - USA Seller]<br />
*[http://www.theshrimpfarm.com/ TheShrimpFarm.com- USA Seller]<br />
*[http://www.shrimpfanatics.com/ Shrimpfanatics - Worldwide freshwater shrimp store]<br />
*[[Aqua Essentials]] - UK Seller<br />
*[http://www.planetinverts.com Planet Inverts.com - USA Seller and excellent information on raising and breeding shrimps]<br />
*[http://aquariumfishshop.com/shrimp/cherry AquariumFishShop.com - USA Sellers]<br />
*[https://flipaquatics.com/ FlipAquatics.com - USA Sellers]<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
*[https://PodvodoyAquatics.com/ PodvodoyAquatics.com] - USA Seller<br />
*[http://www.planetinverts.com/Red%20Cherry%20Shrimp.html Planet Inverts Red Cherry Shrimp]<br />
*[http://www.planetinverts.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=167 Planet Inverts Yellow Shrimp]<br />
*[http://www.planetinverts.com/Snowball%20Shrimp.html Planet Inverts Snowball Shrimp]<br />
*[http://www.planetinverts.com/Blue%20Pearl%20Shrimp.html Planet Inverts Blue Pearl Shrimp]<br />
*[http://www.gerdvoss.de/Wirbellose/N__denticulata/n__denticulata.html Gerd Voss's - German web site (amazing)] - [http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gerdvoss.de%2FWirbellose%2FN__denticulata%2Fn__denticulata.html&sl=de&tl=en&history_state0= Google English translation].<br />
*[http://www.wirbellose.de/ Wirbellose - German site]<br />
*[http://www.shrimpnow.com/ Shrimp Now - A Shrimp forum site]<br />
*[http://www.garnelenaquarium.de/ Garnelenaquarium] - Another interesting German site ([http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.garnelenaquarium.de%2F&langpair=de%7Cen&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&prev=%2Flanguage_tools Google Translation]).<br />
*[http://www.theshrimpfarm.com/learn.shtml Cherry Shrimp information.]<br />
*[https://www.youtube.com/c/FancyShrimp Fancy Shrimp Youtube]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Invertebrates (Freshwater)]]<br />
[[Category:Shrimp (Freshwater)]]<br />
[[Category:Live Food]]</div>73.208.16.219https://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Neocaridina_heteropoda&diff=88596Neocaridina heteropoda2021-01-09T11:07:36Z<p>73.208.16.219: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Fish Data <br />
|name = Red Cherry Shrimp <br />
|image = CherryRedShrimpInJavaMoss.jpg<br />
|caption = Red Cherry Shrimp <br />
|species = Neocaridina heteropoda<br />
|difficulty = M<br />
|min_tank_size = 5<br />
|min_tank_size_unit =gal<br />
|max_size = 1<br />
|min_size = 0.5<br />
|size_units = in<br />
|min_ph = 6.4<br />
|max_ph = 8.4<br />
|min_temperature = 22<br />
|max_temperature = 28<br />
|temperature_units = C<br />
|min_water_hardness = 8<br />
|max_water_hardness = 12<br />
|stocking_ratio_female = 2<br />
|stocking_ratio_male = 1<br />
|availability = VC<br />
|diet = O<br />
|food_pellet = 0<br />
|food_flake = Yes<br />
|food_live = 0<br />
|food_other = Yes<br />
|min_life_span = 1<br />
|max_life_span = 2<br />
|min_sg = 1<br />
|max_sg = 1<br />
|captive_bred = Yes<br />
|type = i<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Alternative names==<br />
:The [[Cherry Red Shrimp]] is also known as [[Red Cherry Shrimp]] ([[RCS]]) or Cherry Shrimp. Also comes in other colour variations like the [[Yellow Shrimp]].<br />
<br />
:*A very similar looking shrimp, ''[[Neocaridina zhangjiajiensis]]'', also comes in colour variations called the Snowball Shrimp, and Blue Pearl Shrimp.<br />
<br />
:*Previous Syn. : ''Neocaridina denticulata sinensis''<br />
<br />
:*A relatively new variation on the Cherry is now becoming more readily available, or ''Neocaridina heteropoda sp. (Sakura)'', aka Sakura Shrimp. They are basically a very bright solid red compared to the more speckled/striped Cherry Shrimp.<br />
<br />
== Sexing ==<br />
:Females have a deep red colour and have a more curved underbelly. Males usually are smaller and more translucent whilst also have a more slender abdomen than females.<br />
<br />
==Tank compatibility==<br />
:Do not stock with anything that can fit the entire shrimp in its mouth. Best kept in a shrimp-only tank if breeding success is desired, as there are very few fish that will not eat newly hatched shrimplets. Compatible fishes that will not eat shrimp are [[Otocinclus]].<br />
<br />
== Diet ==<br />
:Eats mostly algae, however will eat carrion and prepared fish food. Is more accurately described as an opportunistic [[omnivore]]/[[detrivore]], meaning that it will eat most any organic matter it can find. Some say it's a better algae eater than the [[Yamato shrimp|Yamato]] or [[Amano shrimp]] - [[Caridina japonica]] Shrimp will also eat microfauna that grows on the plants and glass of the aquarium, providing a wider variety of vitamins they need. If there is a light on the tank for long periods, say 10+ hours per day, the shrimp do not need to be fed at all as they graze on microfauna ([[infusoria]]). When they are starving they will eventually eat some softer types of algae.<br />
<br />
*German research indicates feeding high protein foods leads to premature shedding of their [[carapace]] and shortens their lives.<br />
<br />
== Environment Specifics ==<br />
:Planted aquariums will be beneficial to the health of these shrimp. A heavily planted tank will allow them to hide from other fish making them feel safer. When the shrimp feel safe they are more likely to have deep red colouration.<br />
<br />
:Shrimp and all inverts are very sensitive to ELEMENTAL [[copper]]. Copper compounds, in low amounts do not hurt them. So the copper sulphate found in almost every fish food, will not harm the shrimp.<br />
<br />
==Breeding==<br />
:This shrimp is easy to breed. You just need a male and a female. Keep these shrimps relatively cool at {{C|18|23}} and they will breed. Females are larger and much more deeply colourfully red, males are smaller and display a clear carapace colouration with red spots.<br />
<br />
:When the female is mature (after about 3 months) she will often at times display a saddle (an internal mid section area which is light yellow or green in colour). The saddle is the eggs developing in the ovaries. It takes typically 30-45 days from pregnancy to hatching. Provide an amount of [[Java moss]] is all that is generally required to make these shrimps feel safe to breed. The female carries the eggs around with her until they hatch.The female has a bigger tail to hold the eggs.<br />
<br />
== Behaviour ==<br />
:These shrimp are very curious. They will visit any new additions to the tank and clean it mercilessly. They will not damage live plants but will clean the algae off them quite readily.<br />
<br />
:Approximately once a month (depending on diet, age and environmental factors, it could be more or less frequent), the shrimp will moult (that is shed its old shell ([[carapace]]) to allow a new, slightly larger one to form). During this time, the shrimp will seek out a place to hide while it's new shell hardens, for safety reasons. Many inexperienced aquarists jump to conclusions, assuming their unseen shrimp to have been eaten; these fears are short lived however, as they usually reappear after a few days.<br />
<br />
:The moulting of RCS is interesting. They bend into an upside-down "U" shape, then *pop*, they jump out of their shells.<br />
<br />
== Availability ==<br />
:Freshwater shrimps are becoming more popular in the USA and in the UK. Red Cherry Shrimp is commonly found in aquarium stores throughout the US and is easily attainable.<br />
<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Neocaridina_denticulata2.jpg|Red Cherry Shrimp<br />
Image:Modified_Shrimp.JPG|Female RCS<br />
Image:Neocaridina heteropoda-7550.jpg|RCS<br />
Image:DSC 3180 by heinzanova-8903.jpg|Yellow Shrimp<br />
Image:Neocaridina heteropoda3.jpg|Pregnant Female Red Cherry Shrimp<br />
Image:Neocaridina heteropoda.jpg|Red Cherry Shrimp<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp6.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesInJavaMoss5.jpg<br />
Image:CherryCloseup.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimpInJavaMoss.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimpInMoss5.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesInJavaMoss2.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesRidingSnail.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesChilling.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesInJavaMoss.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesEatingAlgaeTablet.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp5.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedSrhimp4.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesEating.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesInJavaMoss4.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp1.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp2.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp3.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp4.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimpInJavaMoss2.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesInJavaMoss3.jpg<br />
Image:Neocaridina_denticulata1.jpg<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Commercial Sellers==<br />
*[https://WindyCityAquariums.com] - USA Seller<br />
*[https://PodvodoyAquatics.com/ PodvodoyAquatics.com] - USA Seller<br />
*[http://breedinusa.com BreedInUSA.com] - USA Breeder & Seller<br />
*[http://www.theshrimpspot.com The Shrimp Spot - Worldwide Seller of Freshwater Shrimp]<br />
*[http://www.franksaquarium.com/ Franks Aquarium - USA Seller ]<br />
*[http://www.petshrimp.com/redcherryshrimp.html PetShrimp - USA Seller]<br />
*[http://www.azgardens.com/shrimpfactory.php The Shrimp Factory - USA Seller]<br />
*[http://www.theshrimpfarm.com/ TheShrimpFarm.com- USA Seller]<br />
*[http://www.shrimpfanatics.com/ Shrimpfanatics - Worldwide freshwater shrimp store]<br />
*[[Aqua Essentials]] - UK Seller<br />
*[http://www.planetinverts.com Planet Inverts.com - USA Seller and excellent information on raising and breeding shrimps]<br />
*[http://aquariumfishshop.com/shrimp/cherry AquariumFishShop.com - USA Sellers]<br />
*[https://flipaquatics.com/ FlipAquatics.com - USA Sellers]<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
*[https://PodvodoyAquatics.com/ PodvodoyAquatics.com] - USA Seller<br />
*[http://www.planetinverts.com/Red%20Cherry%20Shrimp.html Planet Inverts Red Cherry Shrimp]<br />
*[http://www.planetinverts.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=167 Planet Inverts Yellow Shrimp]<br />
*[http://www.planetinverts.com/Snowball%20Shrimp.html Planet Inverts Snowball Shrimp]<br />
*[http://www.planetinverts.com/Blue%20Pearl%20Shrimp.html Planet Inverts Blue Pearl Shrimp]<br />
*[http://www.gerdvoss.de/Wirbellose/N__denticulata/n__denticulata.html Gerd Voss's - German web site (amazing)] - [http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gerdvoss.de%2FWirbellose%2FN__denticulata%2Fn__denticulata.html&sl=de&tl=en&history_state0= Google English translation].<br />
*[http://www.wirbellose.de/ Wirbellose - German site]<br />
*[http://www.shrimpnow.com/ Shrimp Now - A Shrimp forum site]<br />
*[http://www.garnelenaquarium.de/ Garnelenaquarium] - Another interesting German site ([http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.garnelenaquarium.de%2F&langpair=de%7Cen&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&prev=%2Flanguage_tools Google Translation]).<br />
*[http://www.theshrimpfarm.com/learn.shtml Cherry Shrimp information.]<br />
*[https://www.youtube.com/c/FancyShrimp Fancy Shrimp Youtube]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Invertebrates (Freshwater)]]<br />
[[Category:Shrimp (Freshwater)]]<br />
[[Category:Live Food]]</div>73.208.16.219