General care for shrimp: Temperature:18°-24°C Chlorine/chloramines: 0 ppm (very toxic for shrimp) Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm. Nitrate: <20 ppm. pH: 6.2-7.5. GH: 4-8 dGH  KH: 3-15 dKH  Name Optimal TDS Limits Cherry shrimp 150 – 200 100 – 400 Cardinal shrimp 100 50 – 150 Tiger shrimp 180 – 220 100 – 300   We strongly recommend to drip acclimate any shrimp untill the TDS matches before you release the shrimp into your tank.   Please note the above is just a general indication of the care requirements of shrimp. Results will vary depending on the individuals set up.   NO SHIPPING TO WA

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General care for shrimp: Temperature:18°-24°C Chlorine/chloramines: 0 ppm (very toxic for shrimp) Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm. Nitrate: <20 ppm. pH: 6.2-7.5. GH: 4-8 dGH  KH: 3-15 dKH  Name Optimal TDS Limits Cherry shrimp 150 – 200 100 – 400 Cardinal shrimp 100 50 – 150 Tiger shrimp 180 – 220 100 – 300   We strongly recommend to drip acclimate any shrimp untill the TDS matches before you release the shrimp into your tank.   Please note the above is just a general indication of the care requirements of shrimp. Results will vary depending on the individuals set up.   NO SHIPPING TO WA

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Carbon Cherries comes from blue dream cherry shrimps.  These shrimps are more grey in appearance and undesirable when it comes to selective breeding Blue Dream Cherry Shrimps. However they are a strong line and they can give birth to very nice carbon colours with the odd blue cherry shrimps as well.  Cherry Shrimps RCS Neocaridina davidi is one of the most beautiful and sought after shrimp in the hobby today. They are easy to care for and easy to breed in a freshwater aquarium. These freshwater shrimps also are priced for the beginners market. Red Cherry Shrimp When you get our shrimps they are mostly a B or C class shrimp. This means that they will appear red, however their quality is not as consistent as the highest grade. We do have Bloody Mary and Fire Red Shrimps that come from time to time however these strains are hard to get and there are cost implication that come with them. If you are interested in these premium kinds of shrimps please message us. Blue Cherry Shrimp & Yellow Cherry Shrimp These colour variations are not as popular as red cherry's however they look amazing in their own way. Our particular variant of Blue Cherry Shrimp is called Blue Dreams.  Our Yellow Cherry Shrimps can look quite stunning against particular backgrounds. Living Conditions Dwarf Shrimps are adaptable to a wide variety of tank conditions and water parameters. They can withstand temperatures to around 15°C through to 30°C. However they do prefer to be around 22°C to 26°C. The shrimps are also tolerable in a wide array of pH. However they do better when the pH is around 6.5. RCS (Red Cherry Shrimp) is very tolerable to TDS levels however, we recommend you keep your TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) to around 200ppm max. The History of Shrimp in Australia Red Cherry's appeared in Australia in the early 2000s. The price at this time was quite high and the shrimps unfortunately were not very nicely coloured. The price of the shrimps, fortunately, tumbled quickly as people discovered that they were very easy to care for and breed readily. In 2014 they reached around 50 cents (!!) AUD and people started giving up on these shrimps just because they were easy to breed. When we opened in early 2014 we were fortunate to be the first shop to sell these shrimps in bulk and we were proud to be selling them as low as $1 per shrimp (at that time). However, as we fast forward to the present and beyond, the price of these shrimps has increased steadily due to the necessary upkeep requirements for ensuring healthy shrimps for sale. Now, these shrimps are more than a staple in the Aquarium hobby and a great addition to add for those starting out in shrimp keeping and Aquascaping in general. What fish live with red cherry shrimp? There are a lot of fish that live with red cherry shrimp. You should consider keeping it with anything that won’t target the shrimp. The Red Cherry Shrimps make an irresistible target to predation. To keep it safe and as a rule of thumb, don’t keep shrimps with Barbs, Bettas or anything that can predate it. Even if the fish do not eat the shrimp, having planted aquariums allow for a safe place so your cherries are happy. How long do red cherry shrimp live for? Cherry Shrimps live for around 1-2 years. However, remember that when they are born they are born live and you can observe little shrimps in the tank. Most stores will sell shrimps at around 3-6 months. At this stage it is the best and ideal time for them to go to their new homes. Do Cherry shrimps breed easily? Cherry Shrimps breed very easily and to make sure they do breed, I recommend that you put them in with Bristlenose algae eater. The combination of having a Bristlenose and Cherry Shrimps means that they will consistently breed. Only use a sponge filter and do not keep with other fish if you wish for success. If the tank is new and does not contain sufficient algae, algae wafers are fine to use as this is what baby shrimps eat. Females who are carrying the eggs will have a cluster of between 30 and 50 eggs at a time beneath their tails. Properly bred, 10 shrimps can turn into 1000 in 6 months! Do cherry shrimp need a filter? Cherry shrimps do need a filter to live. However, don’t go overboard on the filtration. A simple sponge filter or internal filter will be more than sufficient for it. Do cherry shrimp eat fish poop? Cherry Shrimps don’t generally eat fish poop, however they will eat Bristlenose poo readily. I believe it is due to the wood that Bristlenose Eat that the Red Cherry Shrimps like as well. I do recommend that you also do feed your Cherry Shrimps to make sure that they are always in great form. Do cherry shrimp jump out of tank? Cherry Shrimps do not necessarily jump out of a tank. However if you give them a way.. like a filter wool climbing area or anything rough they will wonder around. When this happens please make sure that you keep your lids secure. How do you know if cherry shrimp are happy? You know that your cherry shrimps are happy because they will swim around readily and scavenge food in your tank. However, once they become still or unresponsive you will have problems. One of the worst you can ever do with shrimps is when you spray an aerosol in the house. Such as a fly spray or anything that will kill bugs. If and when you do this death will be swift! Why do shrimp drop eggs? Sometimes when RCS molt they might drop their eggs. This means that the eggs were not viable or there is a problem with the water conditions. When this happen we recommend you ignore it at first. However, if this occurs frequently we recommend that you get your water tested to make sure that everything is ok. Are red cherry shrimp Hardy? Red Cherry Shrimps are hardy. They can be totally ignored and you don’t need to really worry about them. The old adage with shrimps is that the more you care for them the worst they can get. What plants do cherry shrimp like? Shrimps loves mosses or anything that they can hide and cover themselves in. If you are looking for things like Susswassertang or Java Moss these are the simplest and the best options. Can cherry shrimp live with bettas? Before we answer the question can Cherry Shrimps live with Bettas, we need to clarify the question further and make it more specific. One betta cannot live with one Cherry Shrimp. One will be food and one will be full. However, if you have 1 betta with say 12 shrimps and heaps of cover in the tank they they can live together with no issues. The reason for this is because it is hard for the betta to focus on the one shrimp. Can you eat red cherry shrimp? You can but why would you? A cherry shrimp is such a small size and you will need a lot of it to really make a meal out of them. If you intend to breed for your human consumption, I would strongly advise against it. We do not send shrimps to WA, TAS or NT

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Crystal Red shrimp & water quality Crystal Red shrimp have more demands when it comes to water values than many other dwarf shrimp. They are a little more fragile, not in the least due to extensive selective breeding, so skipping water changes is out of the question if you want to keep them alive and healthy. Like all shrimp and fish, Crystal Red shrimp should never be introduced into a non cycled aquarium, as they are extremely sensitive to ammonia and nitrite. They don't cope well with high nitrate values either, so keep up with your water changes and perform water tests frequently to make sure the water values are still where they're supposed to be. Apart from being in the right range, water values and temperature should be stable at all times, as sudden fluctuations can quickly prove fatal. Like their Bee shrimp ancestors, Crystal Red shrimp do best in relatively soft and slightly acidic water. They don't appreciate very warm water! pH: 5.8-7.4 Temperature: 62-76 °F (16.5-24.5 °C) gH: 4-6 kH: 0-4 TDS (Total Dissolved Solids): 100-200 Crystal Red shrimp tank mates Like all dwarf shrimp, Crystal Reds are quite vulnerable and shouldn't be combined with any but the most peaceful tank mates. Most shrimp keepers actually choose to set up a Crystal Red-only tank, especially for the higher and more expensive grades, but you could add other compatible shrimp species or harmless tank mates like snails. Crystal Red shrimp diet Crystal Red shrimp diet is similar to that of most dwarf shrimp. They are omnivores that naturally spend most of their time foraging and eating anything they can find. In the aquarium, they'll feed on algae and aufwuchs; because an aquarium environment is too clean to contain enough food to sustain them you'll have to supply additional options regularly. You can feed your Crystal Reds once a day, though some variation in feeding frequency is a good idea. Because they are omnivores they will accept a wide range of food: try offering a high quality shrimp food as a staple and adding some variation with blanched vegetables and frozen foods like bloodworms. Important! As discussed earlier, Crystal Red shrimp are very sensitive. Never offer more than they can consume in a few hours and remove any uneaten foods timely to prevent problems with water values. Breeding Crystal Red shrimp Breeding is what it's all about for most Crystal Red shrimp keepers: producing high grade shrimp can be very rewarding and some even make a little money off selling their home bred Crystal Reds. As long as water parameters are where they're supposed to be at and all other care requirements are being met, Crystal Red shrimp are not difficult to breed at all. Females will quickly start carrying eggs, which hatch after around 30 days to reveal tiny versions of their parents. These tiny shrimp lets don't need extra care, though some shrimp keepers choose to feed powdered baby shrimp foods. Once the shrimp let has grown a little you can determine their grade and pattern and decide what you want to do with them. If you're unsure whether a Crystal Red shrimp is male or female, compare its size to the other shrimp. Females will be larger than males. Their belly section will also be larger and more curved in order to protect their eggs while they are developing. Reference: https://www.theshrimpfarm.com/posts/crystal-red-shrimp-care/

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Caridina sp NTnilotica - also called ""Darwin Algae Shrimp" or "algae eater shrimp"- is a freshwater species of doube periophthalmate shrimps belonging to the Atyidae family. It was named after P. Roux's research in 1833 and it has its natural habitat over Africa - between the Nile River in Egypt to Lake Sibaya in South Africa and only can be found in Lake Victoria, the source of the Nile River; on other hand according to some sources, this shrimp's homeland is northern Australia, as a significant part of resources on this species belongs there too. There is no doubt the Darwin Algae Shrimp are often confused with Caridina Longistiris. But they differ from each other in many ways. One of their most distinctive features is that it has a white stripe extending from its head to its tail, depending on what time of day or whether it's eating something The males are smaller and less colourful, while the females are larger and more colourful. These shrimps can reach 4-5 cm in length. Water Parameters: pH: 6.5-8 Hardness: soft to hard Temperature: 18-28C Type: Freshwater Darwin algae shrimps prefer to live in aquariums that have high-quality clear water. Unlike snails, they can't tolerate pH levels much either and should be kept in soft or medium hardness environments. However, sudden changes to the temperature of the water will harm them too so it's best to use a heater and thermostat for stability. Darwin algae shrimps are peaceful and will do well with tank mates that are close to its size. It is not able to live in harmony with fish that show territorial protection or large sizes. This can be a problem, as Darwin algae shrimps have been observed being eaten due to their small size from time-to-time. Aggressive and larger fish can always pose a threat, so it may get along better living tanks mates who also have calm behaviour like itself The Caridina sp. Ntnilotica is a shrimp that's generally active in its behavior. This brave shrimp can compete with smaller fish over food and it also has the potential to be hardy if you set up the aquarium properly. If this shrimps movement slows down for just a brief moment, do not worry, as they are cautious around their tankmates so there is no need to panic when this happens! However, if this slowness continues for longer periods of time then it may be due to various diseases that have occured in your shrimp or its habitat… The Darwin Algae Shrimp do not harm aquatic plants, and they mostly live in harmony with them. They are typically preferred to be kept in planted aquariums. Feeding Darwin Algae Shrimp species is a good algae eater. However, their natural feeding areas are the rocky areas densely covered in moss and algae populations. To keep them healthy, it's best to provide an adequate amount of algae or establish one in your tank by exposing rocks or other decorations to high light and moving them into your shrimp tank. If you don't have any on hand - they can be fed dry food occasionally. In addition, if there are microorganisms present that are substantial enough - they will eat those too! But first choice will always be the algae available for consumption. Breeding Little information is available about the reproduction of Darwin Algae Shrimp. There are some observations in Australia for mating time. For instance, before mating, female molts and is surrounded by males during this molting period. After mating the female carries gray eggs that she incubates until they hatch into juvenile shrimp who resemble their parents and then move to a freshwater environment when they grow up in natural conditions (in captivity juveniles must be manually taken from half-strength saltwater over to freshwater). But it's important to provide proper food sources like plankton or otherwise juvenile shrimps will not survive as well Do we have the real deal? A lot of sellers online normally sell Glass Shrimps (Paratya australiensis) and it is very easy to make this mistake as well. In order to resolve the species that we have in stock we have unknowingly done the following: We accidentally sent invertebrates to a customer in Western Australia and it had been ceased by WA Quarantine as Inverts are not allowed in WA. Due to this the package was ceased and awaiting euthanisation. However while waiting for euthanisation the Quarantine Officer decided to put this up for testing. The initial test discovered that this was classified as Paratya australiensis. However later in the day it was pointed that it was a human error where the pheonotype that was used was Paratya australiensis in the WA Quarantine Database. This has been subsequently resolved and the correct name has been established for this species which is Caridina longisrostris. Due to this knowledge and by direct confirmation from Quarantine WA (July 2020). NTA is confident that we sell Caridina longisrostris and not Paratya australiensis. When you purchase from NTA be assured that you will be getting the real shrimps that has been sustainably harvested by a licensed collector from Far North Queensland. What is it good for? Caridina longisrostris is useless on algae that is stuck on the glass or on rocks that has a smooth texture. They will not touch these kinds of algae and it is better that you use Otocinclus for this. What Caridina longisrostris is good for is Black Beard Algae BBA or Green Algae. They will also eat dead or decaying leaves. If there are none of the above they will eat the biofilm in the tank. ONLY if there is nothing left they will eat live plants. However this is very unlikely to occur. Also, another component that we have observed is that these shrimps will eat left over fish food and also will cannibalise if one of the shrimps is weak or there is a failed molt. They will also attack dead fish. Is it right for you? If you enjoy efficient algae cleaning machine this shrimp is for you. When you buy 6 or more it is safe to put it in a Betta tank as well. Photo credit by Indir Tupkovic. Used with Permission. All rights reserved.

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Incredible color-changing ability Relatively rare Completely peaceful disposition Safe with all plants Excellent scavenger RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS: Temperature: 72° - 80° F (22° - 27° C) pH: 6.5 - 8.0 KH: 0 - 10 dKH Minimum tank size: 2 gallons

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Cherry Shrimp Types & Price Cherry Shrimps RCS Neocaridina davidi is one of the most beautiful and sought after shrimp in the hobby today. They are easy to care for and easy to breed in a freshwater aquarium. These freshwater shrimps also are priced for the beginners market. Red Cherry Shrimp When you get our shrimps they are mostly a B or C class shrimp. This means that they will appear red, however their quality is not as consistent as the highest grade. We do have Bloody Mary and Fire Red Shrimps that come from time to time however these strains are hard to get and there are cost implication that come with them. If you are interested in these premium kinds of shrimps please message us. Blue Cherry Shrimp & Yellow Cherry Shrimp These colour variations are not as popular as red cherry's however they look amazing in their own way. Our particular variant of Blue Cherry Shrimp is called Blue Dreams.  Our Yellow Cherry Shrimps can look quite stunning against particular backgrounds. Living Conditions Dwarf Shrimps are adaptable to a wide variety of tank conditions and water parameters. They can withstand temperatures to around 15°C through to 30°C. However they do prefer to be around 22°C to 26°C. The shrimps are also tolerable in a wide array of pH. However they do better when the pH is around 6.5. RCS (Red Cherry Shrimp) is very tolerable to TDS levels however, we recommend you keep your TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) to around 200ppm max. The History of Shrimp in Australia Red Cherry's appeared in Australia in the early 2000s. The price at this time was quite high and the shrimps unfortunately were not very nicely coloured. The price of the shrimps, fortunately, tumbled quickly as people discovered that they were very easy to care for and breed readily. In 2014 they reached around 50 cents (!!) AUD and people started giving up on these shrimps just because they were easy to breed. When we opened in early 2014 we were fortunate to be the first shop to sell these shrimps in bulk and we were proud to be selling them as low as $1 per shrimp (at that time). However, as we fast forward to the present and beyond, the price of these shrimps has increased steadily due to the necessary upkeep requirements for ensuring healthy shrimps for sale. Now, these shrimps are more than a staple in the Aquarium hobby and a great addition to add for those starting out in shrimp keeping and Aquascaping in general. What fish live with red cherry shrimp? There are a lot of fish that live with red cherry shrimp. You should consider keeping it with anything that won’t target the shrimp. The Red Cherry Shrimps make an irresistible target to predation. To keep it safe and as a rule of thumb, don’t keep shrimps with Barbs, Bettas or anything that can predate it. Even if the fish do not eat the shrimp, having planted aquariums allow for a safe place so your cherries are happy. How long do red cherry shrimp live for? Cherry Shrimps live for around 1-2 years. However, remember that when they are born they are born live and you can observe little shrimps in the tank. Most stores will sell shrimps at around 3-6 months. At this stage it is the best and ideal time for them to go to their new homes. Do Cherry shrimps breed easily? Cherry Shrimps breed very easily and to make sure they do breed, I recommend that you put them in with Bristlenose algae eater. The combination of having a Bristlenose and Cherry Shrimps means that they will consistently breed. Only use a sponge filter and do not keep with other fish if you wish for success. If the tank is new and does not contain sufficient algae, algae wafers are fine to use as this is what baby shrimps eat. Females who are carrying the eggs will have a cluster of between 30 and 50 eggs at a time beneath their tails. Properly bred, 10 shrimps can turn into 1000 in 6 months! Do cherry shrimp need a filter? Cherry shrimps do need a filter to live. However, don’t go overboard on the filtration. A simple sponge filter or internal filter will be more than sufficient for it. Do cherry shrimp eat fish poop? Cherry Shrimps don’t generally eat fish poop, however they will eat Bristlenose poo readily. I believe it is due to the wood that Bristlenose Eat that the Red Cherry Shrimps like as well. I do recommend that you also do feed your Cherry Shrimps to make sure that they are always in great form. Do cherry shrimp jump out of tank? Cherry Shrimps do not necessarily jump out of a tank. However if you give them a way.. like a filter wool climbing area or anything rough they will wonder around. When this happens please make sure that you keep your lids secure. How do you know if cherry shrimp are happy? You know that your cherry shrimps are happy because they will swim around readily and scavenge food in your tank. However, once they become still or unresponsive you will have problems. One of the worst you can ever do with shrimps is when you spray an aerosol in the house. Such as a fly spray or anything that will kill bugs. If and when you do this death will be swift! Why do shrimp drop eggs? Sometimes when RCS molt they might drop their eggs. This means that the eggs were not viable or there is a problem with the water conditions. When this happen we recommend you ignore it at first. However, if this occurs frequently we recommend that you get your water tested to make sure that everything is ok. Are red cherry shrimp Hardy? Red Cherry Shrimps are hardy. They can be totally ignored and you don’t need to really worry about them. The old adage with shrimps is that the more you care for them the worst they can get. What plants do cherry shrimp like? Shrimps loves mosses or anything that they can hide and cover themselves in. If you are looking for things like Susswassertang or Java Moss these are the simplest and the best options. Can cherry shrimp live with bettas? Before we answer the question can Cherry Shrimps live with Bettas, we need to clarify the question further and make it more specific. One betta cannot live with one Cherry Shrimp. One will be food and one will be full. However, if you have 1 betta with say 12 shrimps and heaps of cover in the tank they they can live together with no issues. The reason for this is because it is hard for the betta to focus on the one shrimp. Can you eat red cherry shrimp? You can but why would you? A cherry shrimp is such a small size and you will need a lot of it to really make a meal out of them. If you intend to breed for your human consumption, I would strongly advise against it. We do not send shrimps to WA, TAS or NT

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General care for shrimp: Temperature:18°-24°C Chlorine/chloramines: 0 ppm (very toxic for shrimp) Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm. Nitrate: <20 ppm. pH: 6.2-7.5. GH: 4-8 dGH  KH: 3-15 dKH  Name Optimal TDS Limits Cherry shrimp 150 – 200 100 – 400 Cardinal shrimp 100 50 – 150 Tiger shrimp 180 – 220 100 – 300   We strongly recommend to drip acclimate any shrimp untill the TDS matches before you release the shrimp into your tank.   Please note the above is just a general indication of the care requirements of shrimp. Results will vary depending on the individuals set up. Image by: Leah Cattarin   NO SHIPPING TO WA

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General care for shrimp: Temperature:18°-24°C Chlorine/chloramines: 0 ppm (very toxic for shrimp) Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm. Nitrate: <20 ppm. pH: 6.2-7.5. GH: 4-8 dGH  KH: 3-15 dKH  Name Optimal TDS Limits Cherry shrimp 150 – 200 100 – 400 Cardinal shrimp 100 50 – 150 Tiger shrimp 180 – 220 100 – 300   We strongly recommend to drip acclimate any shrimp untill the TDS matches before you release the shrimp into your tank.   Please note the above is just a general indication of the care requirements of shrimp. Results will vary depending on the individuals set up. Image by: Leah Cattarin   NO SHIPPING TO WA

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