Ron Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Hello, I keep 3 separate tanks of RCS, here are some photos of them. Regular Red Cherry Shrimp Sakura Red Painted Fire Red As you can see, not all RCS are equal. Thanks for looking. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingin' It Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Indeed...nice shrimp you have there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cgy_Betta_Guy Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 awesome color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremoose Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 This may seem like a really ridiculous question, but did you buy standard RCS and then selectively breed them for the deep colors or did you purchase them that way? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyGrl Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 looking good Ron! i like those painted shrimp! jealous! Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 This may seem like a really ridiculous question, but did you buy standard RCS and then selectively breed them for the deep colors or did you purchase them that way? Thanks. I bought each group the way they are. I need to keep culling to keep the consistency of the PFRs and Sakuras. looking good Ron! i like those painted shrimp! jealous! Amy Thanks Amy. Once my group gets big enough, I'll send some females your way if you want to add them to your group. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyGrl Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Awesome Thanks Ron! ill have to set up my cube for them Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted September 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Awesome Thanks Ron! ill have to set up my cube for them Amy Do you already have a cube? My wholesaler now carries the 18" Mr. Aqua Low Iron cube if you're interested. If you are shopping for a nano, I would check out the Eheim Aquastyles. The glass is a little thicker and the edges are more polished than the Fluval Ebi/Flora tanks. Filter is pretty solid and the LED light is awesome. I am a little biased but I think Eheim gear is the best. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyGrl Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 im also biased. Eheim is the best! i have a cube already. i have a glass guy who cuts my tanks for me and then kyle builds them for me LOL i think i want different substrate in this tank tho.. even the black flourite is so awesome. lol. i need more wood i think for this tank. all i havve is rocks in my 15 gallon. i would like a row of 3 cubes and have different shrimps in all of them. we will see what sants brings me for christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted September 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Ahhhh....I forgot that you were having a cube built. What kind of soil are you going to use, ADA, Netlea, Flora Base, Fluval Stratum? Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyGrl Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 i like the look of the stratum but i would probably cap it with a smaller grain of substrate. knowing my planting skills they would all float right up with the stratum. heh heh. it built and now i gotta get some acrylic tubes built for it. i think ill go with a spray bar. i love shrimp proof intakes . Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) I've heard of a couple of problems with Fluval Stratum's longevity; I have the Shrimp Stratum in a couple tanks (first 2 pics) but won't use it again. If you do go with the Shrimp Stratum, use a 3" layer and planting shouldn't be a problem. This reminded me I have a 4kg bag to sell . Ron Edited September 22, 2011 by Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cgy_Betta_Guy Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I am currently using the Fluval shrimp stratum in my Edge sump and it works pretty good for what I need. What kind of life have people been getting with it? I have planted and replanted a bit in it and I would agree it seems to be extremely soft and breaks apart pretty easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I am currently using the Fluval shrimp stratum in my Edge sump and it works pretty good for what I need. What kind of life have people been getting with it? I have planted and replanted a bit in it and I would agree it seems to be extremely soft and breaks apart pretty easily. I'll PM you. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lips Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 hi Ron, mr aqua looks like they have some pretty cool stuff, how do i order stuff from them? would it be through you? thanks han Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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