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Squiggle Shrimp Guru

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So I thought I'd start a discussion about who everyone thinks is Australia's top breeders & why. I'll start by putting forward three names, of course BB is leading the way with his unbelievably amazing patterns, quality & innovation, with his dedication to water quality & parameters he is definitely the crazy shrimp scientist & worthy of being labeled one of the top breeders in my books. Then there's Dean the Machine, who I know has stopped breeding shrimp to peruse other projects, but his knowledge & history still makes him one of the best. The last name I'm going to mention(I'm letting you guys go from here) is the good old crazy Asian banana eating gymnast, Gbang's contribution to the quality of new patterns & colours is definitely cause to rate him as one of Australia's top breeders. :victorious:

Ok, so you all get the idea of this thread, you can agree or disagree with my selection, add to it or put forward other names & give them the recognition they deserve. Just remember that this is your own thoughts & options, some people may not agree & that's ok, the one thing I don't want to hear about are any bad or dodgy breeders or experiences, lets leave that to PMing Admin or Mods. :encouragement:

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Eshrimp Shrimp Lover

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This is HARD to answer for me. Their is so many things we could use as criteria for the people we nominate. I truly think most of us regulars and even some newbies have shown very very kind harts and generosity to each other and for me personally is what goes a long way in judging someone BUT, we have to admit that some members have some crazy crazy quality shrimp.... Soooo I reckon we all should just give ourselves a good pat on the back and a big thank you to admins and moderators for keeping this forum as cool and relaxed as they have.

btw MERRY CHRISTMAS GANG ;)

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warren63 Shrimp Lover

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Interesting thread subject. Really comes down to someone's preference I lean heavily towards cherrys but others love crystals and straight away its all in the eye of the beholder. Im definitely not going to disagree with your noms. Look forward to reading further replies.

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blindfisherman Shrimp Breeder

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Too hard to call imo. Along with the ones listed HeavyD has some of the best quality cherries going around as does Jeff.

Before he sold them all Garry had some of the best crs.

There are also a bunch who are very private and have some stunning shrimp.

There are now too many variations and too many points of focus to make a list that contains less than 20 names I would think.

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Hmm just like others who prefer not to let others know their financial status, i think many prefer not to let others know of their shrimp. There are some weirdos out there who are out to do harm,for what reason I don't know but I have to say jealousy is one factor or they are just right out ****s (just ask Daydream). There are many names I can put on the list but without their consent I don't think I will.

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Would have to agree that Bluebolts gbang and dean would be some of the best breeders around all seem to have a high standard of shrimp from what I have seen.Have had gbang to my place and of the three mentioned gbang is the only one that has been to my place to see my fishroom as I have seen his.There are some breeders I rate high that don't even get on computers and keep much to themself.Have seen some nice shrimp and heard good things of squiggles from someone I have known for many years and would like to put his name in the mix of one of australias best .There are lots of ways to judge who is a good breeder eg Size and quantity of spawns, % of survivors, Colour ,shape and the lines they have developed or enriched.For me its in the quality in which they produce and how they conduct themselves as a whole.Not the numbers in which they produce and sell but the high standard in which they release to others so that only high quality shrimp are made available to reproduce and keep are bloodlines pure and strong.

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+1 agree :)

Would have to agree that Bluebolts gbang and dean would be some of the best breeders around all seem to have a high standard of shrimp from what I have seen.Have had gbang to my place and of the three mentioned gbang is the only one that has been to my place to see my fishroom as I have seen his.There are some breeders I rate high that don't even get on computers and keep much to themself.Have seen some nice shrimp and heard good things of squiggles from someone I have known for many years and would like to put his name in the mix of one of australias best .There are lots of ways to judge who is a good breeder eg Size and quantity of spawns, % of survivors, Colour ,shape and the lines they have developed or enriched.For me its in the quality in which they produce and how they conduct themselves as a whole.Not the numbers in which they produce and sell but the high standard in which they release to others so that only high quality shrimp are made available to reproduce and keep are bloodlines pure and strong.
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