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I think you all know the story by now!! I ordered some shrimps, including my first TB (a bluebolt) from BB a few weeks back. To cut a long story short... Auspost screwed up and i didnt get my package until 2 weeks later. All the shrimps were alive, including the bluebolt (who's bag burst). Sadly the bb died not long after :(

BB was super helpful through the whole ordeal, chasing up Auspost etc, he even promised to extend the DOA.

So fast forward to today when I received the replacement bluebolt by Platinum Post... after a very cautious acclimatisation by me, he is now happily exploring his new tank! Fingers crossed he does alright with me :)

And also thanks for the other shrimpies BB, theyre all doing well :)

Here's something for all you photo whores!

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Pleasure Tori. He'll colour up well over time....he's got heaps of potential, the colouration of the legs are already coming through etc..... Best of luck, and enjoy the TB journey !

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BB you should be Shrimpson of the year, a annual award for the most helpful Shrimper.

Bob

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Above and beyond BB that was very generous of you well done. Tori congratulations that is an awesome Bluebolt

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I keep going in every 5 minutes to check on him and he keeps hiding which makes me panic, but he's fine lol :)

All the mischlings went mad when i put him in and each one seemed to individually try to climb on him? It was really weird! Do you know why theyd do that? Theyve stopped now and settled down though.

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I know you have heard of Murphy's Law, Tor I would suggest you not stalk him so much! LOL!

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Awesome stuff BB, the king of sharing the SKF love, nice work! :victorious:

Very cool shrimp Tor, definitely a fine example of a BB :encouragement:

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Most helpful and generous person in Australia. People will write songs about you one day bb lol.

Cheers mick

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In reply to my recent run of issues (so depressing) with inhabitants of a certain tank (bloody Murphy!) Yes my TB tank (just had to be didn't it?) BB felt pity on me (as I have been a loyal customer) and sent me a present without my knowledge...Marcus my most heartfelt thanks mate! Really appreciate it, she is gorgeous! In a time when I felt so down there is Marcus comes as a saviour and picks my spirits up...I agree with previous comments truly a generous and helping soul.

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Very cool Chi, I'm glad you're spirits are up, nice work again BB :victorious:

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Wow chi, great post. I feel like crying but not in a gay way. Nice work BB

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Hey Tor,

Beautiful Blue Bolt!! He looks very happy in his new home.

Great work Marcus, you are a great man!!

This forum rocks. Thank you all for being so supportive of each other.

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Im completely in love with this blue bolt! He's mesmerizing! Ive taken shrimp staring to a new level LOL :) I have a mini heart attack every time i cant see him though haha.

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BB you are definitely our shrimp god- great work Marcus very generous of you to help both Tori and Chi -great stuff keep up your awesomeness:encouragement:

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