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I have just found SKF and shrimp in general. I currently have two tanks, one of which is my first shrimp tank. I started with a Fluval nano tank and an now addicted.

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I've got a few low grade Crystal Red and Crystal Black Shrimp, as well as some Red Cherry and a Yellow Cherry Shrimp.

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I currently saving for more tanks and better shrimp.

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welcome brenKirk

this hobby is addictive so good luck with keeping it under control :cool-new:

your tank looks great also, what is that plastic thing in the front? diffuser?

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Its the diffuser for the Fluval Mini CO2 kit. It's pretty ugly and I will replace it with a better system soon.

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Lovely looking tanks brenkirk, how long had you been keeping them?

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This is my first go at shrimp. The tank is about 2 months old and has had shrimp in it for a couple of weeks, so I'm really new to shrimp. I only have a few so far, just what I could get from the local shops. I'm saving now for some more tanks and better shrimp.

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i'm sure there will be plenty of members here willing to help you out sourcing shrimp stock when you are ready. i never buy my shrimp from LFS anymore as what you can get privately is cheaper, much nicer and better cared for IMHO.

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i'm sure there will be plenty of members here willing to help you out sourcing shrimp stock when you are ready. i never buy my shrimp from LFS anymore as what you can get privately is cheaper' date=' much nicer and better cared for IMHO.[/quote']

Yeah I have realized that looking at the great shrimp on this site and others. Unfortunately I joined AL just as all the crap happened so missed out on that option to source nice looking shrimp. Hopefully I will be able to get some better shrimp from other enthusiasts in the next couple of months.

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