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You can check at Y618, they usually stock bulk bags of cherry and malayan shrimps quite regularly.
For reference, here is a discussion thread that i started a while back on this topic: http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...lk-bags-at-LFS
Hi Guys,
Anyone knows where to get Malaya or any cheap small shrimps in bulk? Looking at weekly or bi-weekly 100pcs.
Please advice on price also.
Thank you!!
You can check at Y618, they usually stock bulk bags of cherry and malayan shrimps quite regularly.
For reference, here is a discussion thread that i started a while back on this topic: http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...lk-bags-at-LFS
Yea I was there last night. A bag of 50pcs is $15. I'm looking for cheaper ones. I remember they used to cost only $0.20 each.Originally Posted by Urban Aquaria
how about seaview? you should be able to get it a bag of 100pcs there. Should be below $20.
Hmmm probably I will drop by this Sat and checkout the price. Any idea which LFS sell in bulk? I do not drive therefore I can't visit Seaview during weekdays as they close at 7pm.
usually Sat will be good day to buy malaya shrimps. Try ask the guys at the packing area if you dont see it. Sometimes they may go to the back to pack one for you
Thanks. I go there every sat to pick up a bag of mosquito fish. I am looking at those neighbourhood LFS in the north or around my place that sells them cheaply hehe.usually Sat will be good day to buy malaya shrimps. Try ask the guys at the packing area if you dont see it. Sometimes they may go to the back to pack one for you
i got mine from seaview last sun!
Question: how do you guys know if the shrimps are full? they just seem to never stop eating
That requires abit of experience and observation... usually if you have visible algae in a tank, its best not to feed the shrimps so that they are encouraged to eat the algae instead, once you see the algae reduce until its at a very minimal quantity, then supplement the shrimps diet with additional commercial food. Start with less than increase slightly if necessary. Shrimps actually require alot less food than we think.
Shrimps will tend to keep eating as much food as you give them, they are conditioned like that since in the wild food is scarce, so they just consume everything they can get their hands on.
The issue with feeding them too much is there will tend to be more excess food particles scattered around which will rot, and as the shrimps eat alot of food, most of it goes through their system undigested, so their waste comprise of more more raw food, all of which rot and contribute to polluting the tank further. You will see the effect in indicators like higher ammonia or nitrate levels, alot more wastes in the tank and more algae growth.
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