Any idea where to buy cherry shrimp? Without blowing up your wallet?

[Fiosco345]

any places i can get them without spending a fortune?

 

[NotSoAggressiveAquatics]

I’m trying to figure this out as well. eBay seems cheap but I’m not sure I trust it to much for ordering live things

 

[FishBoy101]

I’m trying to figure this out as well. eBay seems cheap but I’m not sure I trust it to much for ordering live things

I spent 30 dollars on the shrimp + shipping, for 12 shrimp. Currently I have at least 10 times more shrimp. I think ebay(as long as they have a good reputation and look like a good dealer) can be a good source of shrimp.

 

[AvaTheFish]

The only place to buy cheap is online. This is hard because typically online sales only offer low grade cherrys unless you want to spend as much as you would in the pet store. Also, online shrimp often have shorter life spans because of harsh shipping conditions. If ordering online, make sure you have adequate temperatures outdoors, otherwise they may arrive baked or frozen.... Good luck! This is a tough one I am also trying to figure out

 

[kansas]

The good news is, once you get them you'll have them forever.

 

[Ghostly]

you can get them for $3.99 at aquarists across Canada.
never actually ordered from there though

 

[Fiosco345]

I’m trying to figure this out as well. eBay seems cheap but I’m not sure I trust it to much for ordering live things

right. the thing with ebay is you have no idea

 

[SM1199]

Craigslist.

But for real! I can't remember the exact $, but I think I paid $10 and got 10 or 12 decent to high grade yellow neos. He also had quite a few other well-bred colors. Cost me nothing on shipping except the gas for a ten mile drive.

You might not have any luck in your area, but it's definitely worth a shot.

 

[StarGirl]

Where are you located? SanDiegoRedneck is in Cali and sells shrimps.

 

[Fishnturtleguy933]

Flipaquatics or even aquaticarts. Decent prices with good quality shrimp. If i didn't crash my tank when i had them I'd put up a picture...

 

[Cherryshrimp420]

I buy them from local hobbyists. The lower grade ones are very cheap, under $1 CAD each.

 

[ProudPapa]

Several of us have some listed at Buy, Sell, Trade, Free Forum. As soon as you have 50 posts you'll be able to access it. Mine are $3.00 each. There's minimum of 10, but shipping is free.

 

[Fiosco345]

Where are you located? SanDiegoRedneck is in Cali and sells shrimps.

north texas.

 

[SanDiegoRedneck]

north texas.

Jettspapa is also in Texas, would be a short trip for shrimp. I'm not shipping anything until march.

 

[ProudPapa]

Jettspapa is also in Texas, would be a short trip for shrimp. I'm not shipping anything until march.

I'd be happy to sell them, but north Texas to southeast Texas where I am isn't exactly a short trip. Depending on where exactly in north Texas it could be anywhere from 4 to 9 hours, one way. Texas is a big place.

 

[SanDiegoRedneck]

I'd be happy to sell them, but north Texas to southeast Texas where I am isn't exactly a short trip. Depending on where exactly in north Texas it could be anywhere from 4 to 9 hours, one way. Texas is a big place.

Lol. I ment short trip for shipping compared to others. Not short drive. I almost spit my coffee out. Sorry for not clarifying.

 

[ProudPapa]

Lol. I ment short trip for shipping compared to others. Not short drive. I almost spit my coffee out. Sorry for not clarifying.

I'm glad you just almost spit it out. I don't think coffee is an approved and certified keyboard lubricant.

 

[YellowGuppy]

Other local aquarists is definitely the way to go!

The local chain stores sell shrimp for $8 each.
The local mom-and-pop place sells them for $5 each.
I sell them for $2.50 each, and that's just because I keep running out if I sell them for just $2.
I bought my original colony for ≤$1 each.

I was happy to spend $10 on 11 shrimp, and they're pretty high grade, too. Getting it from the local pet store would have cost nearly $100.

 

[Fiosco345]

Other local aquarists is definitely the way to go!

The local chain stores sell shrimp for $8 each.
The local mom-and-pop place sells them for $5 each.
I sell them for $2.50 each, and that's just because I keep running out if I sell them for just $2.
I bought my original colony for ≤$1 each.

I was happy to spend $10 on 11 shrimp, and they're pretty high grade, too. Getting it from the local pet store would have cost nearly $100.

i dont know many local aquarists im kinda new to the place

 

[Drewbacca]

I've always gotten mine from Flipaquatics. The imported cherry shrimp are very high quality and the survival rate during shipping is close to 100%. They also have frequent sales and discount codes on the website. You can go cheaper and get 10 shrimp, and if you have a decent setup, you'll have tons of them before too long.

 

[YellowGuppy]

i dont know many local aquarists im kinda new to the place

All the more reason to find some connections! Local Facebook aquarist groups and finding local sellers on Kijiji/Craigslist/Gumtree or whatever gets used in your area are excellent ways to build some connections and save money within the hobby.