Where to buy Malayan shrimps in small quantities

[Zep]

Hi guys,

Anyone knows where to buy Malayan shrimps in small quantities like 10 or 20 pcs?

Fishy business sells loose pieces but they ran out of stock and will not be bringing anymore in because they are moving.

Places like seaview sells them in batches of 100pcs. That's too many for me.

Am also looking for red nosed shrimps as an alternative.

Thanks.

Rgds
Z

[Urban Aquaria]

You can also get them from Arowana Ave at Blk 328 Clementi... they usually have malayan shrimps in stock selling at $1 per pc.

Its usually much cheaper to buy them in bulk though, perhaps you can consider sharing a bulk bag of them with fellow hobbyists to save cost.

[Zep]

Thanks. Will go check it out next time I am around the area.

[Trichopsis]

I previously purchased about 20 or so Malayan Shrimps at Nature Aquarium at Balestier Hill Shopping Centre. Not sure if they still sell them in small quantities though.

[lcdscreen]

I am also looking for Malayan shrimps in small quantities (<10) - I was at the Clementi stretch a few days back but I don't think I saw any of the shops having Malayan shrimps in their display tanks, just the usual Yamatos and multiple colours of smaller shrimps.

[Realcaster]

I would think color shrimps is a good alternative. They are great algae cleaner and the best part is, they become cherry red, golden, brown, green and Blue after a few days . Y618 usually sell them, call before going down. 50pcs for $15 .

[Zep]

Sorry for this noob question but what is the difference between Malayan and colour shrimps? I read that Malayan shrimps change colors too?

[lcdscreen]

Same, i too am confused between Malayan and Colour shrimps. Do they refer to the same shrimps?

[Realcaster]

My color shrimps for your reference
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I dont think Malayan shrimps changes color.

[simbk]

Hi Zep and lcdscreen, I believe what Realcaster referred as color shrimps are actually Malayan Shrimp. They can change color once a while, ranging from red, blue, black, brown after they are comfortable in a stable tank.

[Realcaster]

From what I know, they are different. When I ask in Seaview, they said they only have Malayan shrimps, they don't bring in color shrimps.

Y618 sells Malayan shrimps and color shrimps side by side. The boss is very insistent that they are difference species.

C328 sometimes sell both.

lol .... I myself is not exactly sure

[simbk]

I see i see. I'm quite new in the shrimp scene, so maybe could really be a different type of shrimp

Always thought color shrimp is malaya shrimp since malaya shrimp are also called rainbow shrimp by some

[Zep]

Was at C328 today. Did not see either Malayan or colour shrimp. I recall seeing some shrimps labeled as colour shrimp at sun pets near seaview over the weekend at $3/pc; outside my budget. Will check out Y618. The hunt continues...gives me an excuse to keep visiting different LFS's

[lcdscreen]

Hey Zep, if you do happen to see colour shrimps for cheap in bulk i wouldn't mind getting 10 of them off you! If it suits your requirements too of course

[Zep]

I may head down to y618 tomorrow after work to take a look see. For me, I am looking at getting 10-20 Malayan or colour shrimps. Tank is getting crowded.

[Zep]

Hey lcdscreen, I got 50 color shrimps from y618 at $15. Let me know if you want some. Can whatsapp me at 97708618.

[lcdscreen]

Ok cool, messaged you!

[Zep]

My colour shrimps. Put them into my tank already.


I asked y618 auntie about the difference between Malayan and Colour shrimps. She just mentioned that Malayan's are smaller and less hardworking than Colour shrimps.

I can't find any information on colour shrimps on the Internet. Google search just throws up cooked prawns. LOL

Any experts here can chime in?

[lcdscreen]

Thanks for the shrimps Zep! You're right, the shrimps are hiding wherever they can so i hardly see them unless I look into the crevasses and 'cave' under the driftwood in my tank

[simbk]

Don't understand how the Malaya shrimp is less hardworking..I see them fast hand fast leg when my fire red died because of my stupidity

But do admit they are not very helpful in clearing brown algae...