Thursday, June 17, 2010

Shrimp - Yellow Shrimp

Yellow Shrimp

Yellow Shrimp, Neocaridina Heteropoda var Yellow, were selectively bred from the Wild type just like Cherry Reds. They are just as hardy and prolific as Cherries, and can be kept in the same conditions. These are one of my personal favorites as they stand out so well in the tank.


Yellow Shrimp











Shrimp - Neocaridina Wild Type

Neocaridina Wild Type Shrimp

These Neocaridina Heteropoda Wild type are pretty much the coloration that all the color morphs like Cherry, Yellow, Snowball originated from. The females are of a brown coloration and males a spotty brown color. Can be kept in the same conditions are Cherry Reds and are just as prolific.


Wild Type

Shrimp - Red Cherry Shrimp

Red Cherry Shrimp

Red Cherry Shrimp, Neocaridina Heteropoda var Red, is the most popular and common shrimp in the hobby today. They are extremely easy to take care of and very prolific. From these, there have been several higher grade red shrimp developed. I also keep the Sakura and the Fire Red lines of Cherry Shrimp. Look for posts and photos of these coming soon.


Red Cherry Shrimp









Thursday, June 10, 2010

Frontosa - Mpimbwe

Mpimbwe Frontosa

Cyphotilapia gibberosa "Mpimbwe" type are one of most popular variants of frontosa. They are famous to be the most social and least shy of all the variants. Their blue is very nice on the navy blue side. My Wild Caught colony currently consists of a 1 male and 9 females.

WC Alpha Male @14 inches








WC Females



Frontosa - Samazi

Samazi Frontosa

Cyphotilapia gibberosa "Samazi" type have been one of my favorite variants of frontosa since I've started keeping them many years ago. They are known to have stockier type bodies than other variants. Their blue is very nice and on par with Mpimbwe.

My colony currently consists of a wild caught Alpha male, several wild caught females, and several F1 adolescents.

WC Alpha Male @12 inches








F1 Beta Male @7 inches




Females and Colony Shots








Peacocks - Albino Eureka Red

Albino Eureka Reds

Breeder Male @5 inches





Peacocks - Ruby Red

Ruby Reds

Breeder Adult Male @5 inches




Breeder Adult Female @4 inches