NQ Algae Shrimp 'type 2' ( Caridina spp )

[AOKthatstheway]

Has anyone got any info on the main differences between North Queensland Algae shrimp - Caridina longirostris

NQ algae shrimp type 2 - Caridina spp 

Darwin algae shrimp - Caridina sp NTnilotica

Is their many other variations in Australian natives available in the trade? 

The only other native species in the hobby I am aware of are:

• Darwin Red Nose Shrimp - Caridina sp Gulf1
• North Australian Chameleon Shrimp -
Caridina sp WA 4
• Blackmore River Caridina - Caridina sp. NT2
• Australian Amano Shrimp - Caridina Typus
• Riffle shrimp - Australatya Striolata
• CWC algae eaters - Caridinides wilkinsi
• Queensland Zebra Shrimp - Caridina cf. Babaulti

Hopefully I've correctly matched the scientific names. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I understand natives are still being discovered and re classified all the time but would love for someone more knowledgeable to discuss the ins and outs. TIA.

[jayc]

You've listed all the natives I know of.

Aquagreen has an article on some of them ... https://www.aquagreen.com.au/files/Freshwater_Shrimps_of_NT.pdf

 

NQ Algae Shrimp and Darwin Algae Shrimp are very similar, except for markings and colouration.

DAS has a white stripe from rostrum to tail. And they can be a light green or red or orange in colour.

Whereas the NQA is very transparent in colour.

Apart from that, they are very easily mistaken for each other.

 

Check out our articles on these shrimp ...

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 17, 2022 by jayc

[AOKthatstheway]

Thanks mate. Cheers for the articles, good read.

Aqua green is awesome. I plan to buy some off him in the future. The postage is the only thing putting me off as I'm in Sydney.

I really wish there was more info on the 'type 2' though. That's how it is with Australian species though.